High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains; Gusts Up to 80 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, with dangerous gusts expected through Thursday night.
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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.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a High Wind Warning for the Guadalupe Mountains region. This alert covers two distinct periods of hazardous wind conditions involving significant west winds and potentially dangerous gusts.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County (New Mexico)
- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains (Texas)
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take immediate precautions:
- Travel Safety: Drivers of high-profile vehicles, such as campers, vans, and tractor-trailers, should strongly consider postponing travel until conditions improve.
- Route Planning: Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or seek alternative routes if possible.
- Visibility: Use caution when driving, as blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility on roadways.
- Aviation: Pilots of light aircraft should exercise extreme caution or avoid low-altitude flights near the mountains due to the risk of severe turbulence and strong downward airflows.
Expected Conditions
The region is facing two phases of high winds:
- Initial Phase: West winds between 35 and 45 mph with gusts reaching 60 mph.
- Secondary Phase: West winds increasing to 45 to 65 mph with extreme gusts up to 80 mph expected at higher elevations.
Timeline
- Current Warning: Remains in effect until 10:00 PM MST (11:00 PM CST) Tuesday evening.
- Second Warning: Effective from 9:00 AM MST (10:00 AM CST) Wednesday, February 18, until 9:00 PM MST (10:00 PM CST) Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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