Headline:
High Wind Watch issued April 25 at 2:30AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 1:30am
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico,
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Eastern Black Range Foothills,
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, and East Central Tularosa
Basin/Alamogordo.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday morning through 8 PM Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is also likely in the desert
lowlands, and Advisories and Warnings will likely be issued later.
Instruction:
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Sierra County Lakes; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM