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Published: 18 January 2021 18 January 2021

wind advisory 011921Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-

Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden,
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus,
Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande,
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso,
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
409 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...The rest of El Paso County, Southern Dona Ana including
the west slopes of the Organ Mountains, the Southern Tularosa
Basin in Otero county, and Luna, Hidalgo and southern Grant
counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 10 AM
and 4 PM. The strong winds will cause difficult driving
conditions along north-south highways. These gusty winds could
create areas of blowing dust during the late morning and the
afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Drive with care if you
are driving through areas with blowing dust.