658 WWUS74 KMAF 310815 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 215 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-312000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0018.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Queen, Alpine, Lovington, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs, Pine Springs, Fort Davis, Tatum, and Artesia 215 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /315 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the plains. 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Northern Lea, Central Lea, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Damaging winds may topple a few trees and possibly knock out some power lines. Damage to weaker structures is also possible. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Greening