High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains 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. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until Thursday night.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, the Guadalupe Mountains above 7000 feet, and the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. This geographic scope includes portions of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor-trailers; drivers of these vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until winds subside. Additionally, motorists should be alert for blowing dust which may suddenly reduce visibility. Aviation interests should be prepared for localized but extreme turbulence or strong downward airflows near the mountains.

Expected Conditions

The region can expect sustained west winds between 35 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions are expected to be most hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and will continue until 9:00 PM MST (10:00 PM CST) on Thursday, February 19, 2026.