High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains in New Mexico and Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 23, 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 the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County and surrounding areas, with west winds of 35 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected from 1 PM MDT to 9 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Guadalupe Mountains Region
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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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 Alert
Alert Details
The alert is a High Wind Warning, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Midland/Odessa TX. It is effective from April 23, 2026, at 12:06 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; including Carlsbad Caverns National Park in west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations, so 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 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 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 effective from 1 PM MDT on April 23, 2026, until 9 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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