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High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 5:24PM MDT until October 16

Affecting Otero Mesa; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

Otero Mesa; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County

Likely impact; effects through 3:00 PM.

Bring in loose outdoor items. Stay away from windows and be alert for falling trees or power lines.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
possible.

* WHERE...Far West Texas and Otero Mesa.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT Friday. For the
Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™