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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 9:17AM 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, 6:00 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 6:00 PM.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

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* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Backdoor cold front arriving this evening could lead to damaging
winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 9:17AM MDT until October 16

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