High Wind Warning for Eddy County Plains and Eastern Culberson County: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for parts of New Mexico and West Texas on Friday, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and blowing dust expected to impact travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast New Mexico and West Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland Odessa
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of southeast New Mexico and West Texas. The alert was officially issued on February 19 and remains in effect through Friday night.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- New Mexico: Eddy County Plains
- Texas: Eastern Culberson County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Exercise Caution While Driving: Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor-trailers.
- Aviation Safety: Pilots of light aircraft should use extreme caution when flying low near mountains, as severe turbulence is expected.
- Secure Property: Ensure loose outdoor items are secured against high wind gusts.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Wind Speeds: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Hazards: Blowing dust and severe turbulence near mountainous terrain.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MST (noon CST) on Friday, February 20. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM MST (midnight CST) on Friday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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