Headline:
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:25PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning,
northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/
this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 1 AM CDT
/midnight MDT/ to 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Saturday.
* 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Instruction:
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if
possible.
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.
Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.
Area Description:
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov