NWS Midland/Odessa TXHW.W 0021October 2, 2026
High Wind Warning: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, NM and TX
The National Weather Service office in Midland/Odessa issued a high wind warning for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in New Mexico, Texas, which was in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on October 2. It was the 21st high wind warning the NWS office in Midland/Odessa issued in 2026. New Mexico had 1 high wind warning in October 2026, against 2 in an average October of 2008-2025 (New Mexico's high wind warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 10.8 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa TX
- Area
- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
- State
- New Mexico
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 1:14 a.m. MDT, October 2, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. MDT, October 2, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMAF HW.W 0021
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
High Wind Warnings in New Mexico since 2008Every warning type in New Mexico
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...Until noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
What the agency told people to do
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.