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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:46 PM Apr. 27, 2024 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea County and Northern Lea County Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:52 PM Apr. 27, 2024 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE WESTERN HIGH TERRAIN, AND INTO THE BIG BEND... * AFFECTED AREA...Southeast New Mexico, the western high terrain, and into the Big Bend. * TIMING...Now through this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5-10 percent. * RFTI...6 to 7 or critical. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks, such as outdoor burning or welding. Extinguish cigarettes in vehicles. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. &&
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