Headline:
High Wind Watch issued May 4 at 12:30AM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* 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:
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