Wind Advisory Issued: Secure Outdoor Objects, Drive with Caution
A Wind Advisory is in effect for portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas from 3 PM MDT today until 12 AM MDT tonight, with southwest winds up to 55 mph expected; residents should secure outdoor objects and drive with caution.
Residents in portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas are advised to secure outdoor objects and use extra caution when driving due to a Wind Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM.
The advisory is in effect from 3:00 PM MDT today, September 29, until 12:00 AM MDT tonight, September 30. Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.
Affected areas include: West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, 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.
Gusty winds can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Tree limbs may be blown down, and isolated power outages are possible. The NWS advises securing any unsecured outdoor objects.
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