High Wind Watch for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
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- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, especially through Guadalupe Pass. Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Where: Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. When: From Thursday evening...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
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High Wind Watch issued October 14 at 8:55AM MDT until October 17 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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