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Published: 27 October 2019 27 October 2019

wind watch012119Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon,
and Sacramento
327 PM MDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM MDT
Monday.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds over the Blacks Range will occur
between 3 AM and 2 PM, while the strongest winds over the
Sacramento Mountains will occur between 6 AM and 4 PM before
gradually decreasing.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.