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Published: 21 May 2019 21 May 2019

wind advisory 052219Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, and Sunland Park
424 PM MDT Tue May 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT
Wednesday.

* TIMING...Winds will increase through out the morning, reaching
their peak winds in the afternoon. Winds slowly diminishing
after sunset.

* WINDS...Winds speeds of 25 to 35 mph with wind gusts near 50
mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially
in cross winds. Few areas of blowing dust could reduce
visibilities to 3 to 5 miles in desert areas. Small items will
be blown around if not tied down.

 

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.