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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 October 31 at 9:56AM MDT until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains of west Texas and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
Safety Instructions
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
Time Information
Effective
Nov 2, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2026, 4:15 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2026, 3:56 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
National Weather Service