High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains: Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Guadalupe Mountains in Texas and New Mexico, with gusts up to 70 mph expected Friday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas and Southeast New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 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 West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX. The alert is currently in effect and covers a significant wind event scheduled to begin early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Specific geographic regions include:
- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County
- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
What You Should Do
Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor-trailers. The NWS recommends that drivers of these vehicles strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. If possible, delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find an alternate route. Aviation interests should use extreme caution if flying low near the mountains, as severe turbulence and strong downward airflows are possible.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to range between 30 and 50 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 70 mph. These winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest gusts are most likely to occur.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 5:00 AM MST (6:00 AM CST) on Friday, February 20, through 11:00 PM MST (Midnight CST) Friday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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