Warning Description: Wind Advisory

Warning Date: 3:55 am CST on March 10, 2010

WarningSum:...Wind Advisory In Effect From 10 Am This Morning To 4 Pm Cst
This Afternoon...

Warning Message:The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 10 am this morning to 4 PM CST
this afternoon. 
* Timing: west winds will increase by mid morning and diminish
  late this afternoon.
* Winds: west winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph
  across the South Plains.
* Impacts: strong Crosswinds on north to south oriented roads will
  effect travelers in primarily high profile vehicles. Lightweight
  outdoor objects such as lawn chairs and garbage cans should be
  secured. Areas of blowing dust will accompany the winds this
  afternoon resulting in reduced visibilities...especially near
  exposed fields and construction sites.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
WarningDesc:Special Weather Statement

WarningDate:3:13 PM CST on March 9, 2010

WarningSum:...Strong Winds And Blowing Dust Expected Wednesday...

Warning Message:Westerly winds are expected to become sustained at speeds in
excess of 30 mph over much of the South Plains region by midday
Wednesday. These winds will persist through much of the afternoon.
A few gusts may approach 60 mph...especially over the central and
southern South Plains. Patchy blowing dust will limit visibility
and the winds will combine with dry air to result in a high fire
danger.
Area residents and those planning travel across the South Plains
Wednesday should prepare to encounter strong winds and reduced
visibilities. Wind advisories and/or warnings may become required.