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Home Return to list High Wind Warning 0018 Issued by the Midland / Odessa Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-03-29 02:46:47 498 WWUS74 KMAF 290746 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 146 AM MDT Sat Mar 29 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-292015- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0017.250329T1700Z-250330T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0018.250329T1700Z-250330T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 146 AM MDT Sat Mar 29 2025 /246 AM CDT Sat Mar 29 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ Greening Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-29 14:04:22 806 WWUS74 KMAF 291903 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 103 PM MDT Sat Mar 29 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-300715- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.250330T1800Z-250331T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250330T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Queen 103 PM MDT Sat Mar 29 2025 /203 PM CDT Sat Mar 29 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph this afternoon and evening and again Sunday afternoon. A lull in the high winds is expected late tonight through Sunday morning. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. 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. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ R Hluchan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||