High Wind Warning Issued for El Paso County and West Central Tularosa Basin
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for parts of New Mexico and Texas, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas and Southern New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso
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 West Texas and Southern New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a High Wind Warning for the region. This alert signifies that hazardous wind conditions are expected, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- New Mexico: West Central Tularosa Basin and White Sands.
- Texas: Eastern and Central El Paso County.
What You Should Do
Residents within the warning area should take immediate safety precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated across the affected zones.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MST to 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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