Headline:
High Wind Warning issued April 2 at 1:43PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2025 - 12:43pm
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility
between one and three miles in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/
tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near
the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,
Stay Alive'.
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 when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX