Gallup Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued December 8 at 2:35AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
..LIGHT SNOW WITH POTENTIAL SLICK TRAVEL LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEAST NM... Up to 3 inches of snow is expected for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains eastward along the Colorado border, to include Raton Pass, late Monday afternoon and Monday night. Slick travel is possible, including I-25 through Raton Pass and portions of U.S. Highway 64/87. Folks planning travel in these areas late Monday and Monday night should be prepared for winter travel conditions and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands
Moderate
Observed
Expected
December 8th, 2024 02:35:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 02:35:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 04:00:00 pm MST
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued December 8 at 12:46AM MST until December 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, and Guadalupe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will impact the area around Clines Corners and Vaughn.
Central Highlands; Guadalupe County; Eastern Lincoln County
Severe
Likely
Expected
December 8th, 2024 12:46:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 12:46:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 12:15:00 pm MST
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued December 8 at 12:46AM MST until December 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...De Baca County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will impact western De Baca County.
De Baca County
Moderate
Likely
Expected
December 8th, 2024 12:46:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 12:46:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 12:15:00 pm MST
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued December 8 at 12:00AM MST until December 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
December 8th, 2024 12:00:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 12:00:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 01:00:00 pm MST
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued December 8 at 12:00AM MST until December 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Moderate
Likely
Expected
December 8th, 2024 12:00:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 12:00:00 am MST
December 8th, 2024 01:00:00 pm MST
High Wind Watch
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Severe
Observed
Past
December 7th, 2024 12:54:00 pm MST
December 7th, 2024 12:54:00 pm MST
December 7th, 2024 01:09:55 pm MST
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