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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17

Affecting Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel

Likely impact; effects through 2:00 AM.

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

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* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust at times. For the High
Wind Warning, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 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 11:40AM MDT until October 17

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