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Published: 11 April 2022 11 April 2022

hihg wind warning 041222Southern 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-Central Tularosa Basin-
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, Alamogordo, Tularosa,
and White Sands National Park
239 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds
35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Much of Southwest and South Central New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East Slope areas will continue to see gusty
winds overnight. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday
afternoon. Areas of blowing dust are likely with significant
reductions in visibility possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.