Weather Alert in New Mexico
High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 8:44PM MST until February 19 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday to 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
INSTRUCTION: Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible.
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Fog is technically a type of stratus cloud, which lies along the
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It is usually created when humidity in the air condenses into tiny water droplets.
Because of this, some places are more prone to foggy weather, such as regions
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