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Published: 13 February 2023 13 February 2023

high wind warning 0214 021523Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Cloverdale, Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon,
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill,
Pinon, and Sacramento
158 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Uplands of the
Bootheel, Eastern Black Range Foothills, West Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains
Above 7500 Feet and East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 5 PM MST
Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, now until 3 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds for the higher terrain of
the Gila Region and NM Bootheel will be seen Tuesday night
through early Wednesday morning. Strongest winds for the
Sacramento Mountains will be seen Wednesday morning thru
Wednesday afternoon. There will be occasional reductions in
wind speed, as this is a longer duration event.

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.