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Published: 22 February 2022 22 February 2022

high wind warning 022322 2Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston,
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso,
West El Paso, and Upper Valley
715 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Southwest and south central New Mexico including
portions of Sierra, Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo, and Grant Counties
and west El Paso County in far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will make driving hazardous,
especially along north/south roads and highways. Areas of
blowing dust are also likely which will cause quickly changing
visibilities for motorists.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a
safe location prior to the onset of winds