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High Wind Watch
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
High Wind Watch issued May 4 at 12:30AM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Alert 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.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
May 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 6:30 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
National Weather Service