TX WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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HIGH WIND WARNING

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

122 PM CST Wed Jan 11 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/

THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph in the

Davis Mountains and up to 80 mph in the Guadalupe and Delaware

Mountains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher

elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be

especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. Severe

turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying

light aircraft.

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.

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and

western Texas.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may

result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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