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High Wind Watch
ActiveGuadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, especially through Guadalupe Pass.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
Instructions
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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.
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
Data from the National Weather Service
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