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Published: 02 March 2019 02 March 2019

wind advisory 030219Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
555 AM MST Sat Mar 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM MST Sunday.

* TIMING...Winds will increase by late this afternoon and we will
reach their peak during the evening hours around 5 PM. The
strong winds will continue into the Saturday and finally slow by
the morning hours on Sunday

* WINDS...Wind will increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...The winds will create hazardous driving conditions,
especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing dust which
can quickly reduce visibilities may be possible in the lower
elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.