Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 31 at 12:19AM MDT until April 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 11:19pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
for low flying light aircraft. Aviation interests may experience
localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if
flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if
possible.
Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
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