Strong 50 MPH winds expected in El Paso — doctors warn of allergy flare-ups

EL PASO, Texas — Strong wind gusts between 45 and 50 miles per hour are expected across the Borderland, according to the National Weather Service in El Paso.

Forecasters say the gusty conditions are being driven by a tightening pressure gradient behind a passing system, creating dry, dusty air typical for late winter and early spring in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Medical professionals say windy conditions can significantly worsen seasonal allergies by lifting and circulating:…

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