Wind Advisory 05/19/2025 01:02 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 19 at 2:02AM MDT until May 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2025 - 1:02am
Expires: 
May 19, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Risk of wildfire will be high.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM