High Wind Watch 15, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-221000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.210322T0600Z-210323T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T0600Z-210323T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in this mountainous areas. People
  driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider
  postponing travel until the winds subside. Severe turbulence
  near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light
  aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Travel will be dangerous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use caution if you must drive.

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NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-221000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 /146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM
CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving 
  and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, 
  and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

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NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-060>062-067>069-075-275-276-
279>282-221000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Crane-Upton-Pecos-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Kermit, 
Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton,
Marfa, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, 
Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 /146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT
/8 PM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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