High Wind Warning New Mexico, Texas | Effective 03/09/2026 23:17

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 12:17AM MDT until March 11 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires: 
March 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Instruction: 
Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
Area Description: 
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov