Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 9:08PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:08pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.
Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong
winds.
Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov