- In force from
- Oct 15, 6:00 PM MDT
- Until
- Oct 16, 6:00 PM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 13, 11:23 AM MDT
- Office
- El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa, NM
- Number
- 4 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
- What
- Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
- Where
- Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas including Hudspeth and El Paso counties, the New Mexico Bootheel, and portions of the Sacramento Mountains and Otero Mesa.
- When
- From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
- Impacts
- Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving Thursday night could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
- Additional details
- Strongest winds will occur Thursday night into Friday morning especially over mountain ridges and west slopes.
What to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects such as holiday decorations in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Every area Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel; West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; Otero Mesa; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County
Places under it El Paso, Socorro, Alamogordo, Horizon City, Chaparral, Fort Bliss, San Elizario, Silver City, Fabens, Homestead Meadows South, Canutillo, Homestead Meadows North, and 62 more
Read the platesHigh wind FB-EVT-150How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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