Guadalupe Mountains

High Wind Watch
Statement as of 1:38 PM MDT on May 22, 2012

... High wind watch in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a high
wind watch... which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.

* Event... strong winds possible in the Guadalupe Mountains.

* Timing... late Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening.

* Impacts... loose objects may become airborne. Strong Crosswinds
may make travel hazardous.

* Winds... southwest to west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65
mph.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph... or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.






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