High Wind Warning Issued: Secure Loose Objects Now
A High Wind Warning has been issued for portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas by the NWS, effective from Thursday evening until Friday noon, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause damage and difficult travel.
Residents in affected areas are urged to secure all loose outdoor objects immediately due to a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM.
Northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected from Thursday, October 15, at 6 PM MDT, until Friday, October 16, at 12:00 PM MDT.
The warning covers the West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Western El Paso County, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, and Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County.
These damaging winds could fell trees and power lines, particularly over mountain ridges and west slopes with the arrival of a backdoor cold front Thursday night. Travel is expected to be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
People are advised to take precautions by securing anything that could be blown away or damaged by the wind.
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