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High Wind Watch — NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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High Wind Watch issued November 1 at 4:28AM MST until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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A High Wind Watch covers the Guadalupe Mountains in west Texas and southeast New Mexico from Monday morning through Monday evening, with west winds of 35–45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph possible. The source advises delaying travel through Guadalupe Pass if possible and warns of difficult travel, blowing dust, and possible severe turbulence.

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  • Affected location: Guadalupe Mountains
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The alert gives travelers specific guidance to delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or choose another route if possible.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
4/10

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