High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains and Surrounding Areas
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 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 has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Guadalupe Mountains in New Mexico and Texas, effective from 10 AM MDT on April 17, 2026, until 7 PM MDT, with west winds of 35 to 45 mph and gusts up to 65 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Guadalupe Mountains Region
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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 Guadalupe Mountains Region.
High Wind Warning in Guadalupe Mountains
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Midland/Odessa TX has issued a High Wind Warning. This alert is effective from 10 AM MDT on April 17, 2026, until 7 PM MDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, and the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Southeast New Mexico and west Texas.
What You Should Do
Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected. 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.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 10 AM MDT (11 AM CDT) to 7 PM MDT (8 PM CDT) on April 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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