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Published: 03 March 2022 03 March 2022

wind advisory 030422Southern 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-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
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, Cloudcroft,
Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
142 PM MST Thu Mar 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected. East slope locations will see occasionally stronger
winds.

* WHERE...For all of Hidalgo and Luna Counties and portions of
Dona Ana, Grant, and Sierra Counties in southern New Mexico,
plus the Sacramento Mountains and it's east slopes.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will make driving hazardous,
especially along north/south running roads and highways. The
strong winds will also create areas of blowing dust which will
cause quickly changing visibilities for motorists.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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