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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1219 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-021200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0021.261002T0000Z-261002T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs, Queen, and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
1219 PM MDT Thu Oct 1 2026 /119 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING
TO NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Damaging winds
  may topple a few trees and possibly knock out some power lines.
  Damage to weaker structures is also possible. Severe turbulence
  near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if
possible.

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.

&&

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