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Published: 27 February 2021 27 February 2021

fire weather watch 022821Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, and Columbus
837 PM MST Sat Feb 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwestern New Mexico desert areas mostly in Hidalgo
and Luna Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could also produce blowing
dust, especially mid to late Sunday afternoon. This could
especially impact I-10 from Deming west.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.