...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE GUADALUPE, DAVIS, AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, MARFA AND STOCKTON PLATEAUS, AND TERRELL COUNTY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS, PARTS OF THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN BASIN, PRESIDIO VALLEY, AND BIG BEND AREA... .A strong, upper level storm system will move over the region today, resulting in very strong winds through the mountains and adjacent plains. Strong winds are already occurring in the Guadalupe Mountains, and will spread east and south later today. Blowing dust is also possible, and could reduce visibility. Areas in the advisory may need to be upgraded to a warning later today should stronger winds manifest. ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * TIMING...Until 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon. * WINDS...Mountains...Northwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph in the afternoon. Plains...Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * IMPACTS...People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures.
