High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains Region
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NOAA issued it on May 13, 2026, 3 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 in west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, with winds up to 50 mph and gusts to 70 mph expected from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT on May 5.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico
- Issued
- May 13, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. It is effective from May 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, specifically in the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Be especially careful driving in mountainous areas, and people driving high-profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside.
Expected Conditions
West winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are expected. Impacts include difficult travel, especially for high-profile vehicles, and hazardous conditions for low-flying light aircraft due to severe turbulence near the mountains.
Timeline
The alert is effective from May 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT and ends on May 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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