AREAS AFFECTED : WINKLER; WARD; CRANE
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility
between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind
Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Crane, Ward, and Winkler Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the
Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous
to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. Damaging winds will
blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are
expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.