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High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 2:12PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, United States of America

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* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas,
including El Paso County, Hudspeth County, and portions of Otero
County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Backdoor cold front arriving this evening could lead to damaging
winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionWest Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; Otero Mesa; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tular
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-15T23:00:00-06:00

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Area as the agency stated it: West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; Otero Mesa; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tular

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