Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Jal NM

Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
908 PM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-272>278-181215-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.260418T0600Z-260418T1500Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Van Horn
and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains
Foothills-
Including the cities of Garden City, Odessa, Andrews, Colorado
City, Carlsbad Caverns NP, McCamey, Lovington, Van Horn,
Seminole, Monahans, Big Spring, Marfa, Gail, Tatum, Alpine,
Rankin, Eunice, Pecos, Kermit, Mentone, Stanton, Artesia,
Carlsbad, Hobbs, Lamesa, Midland, Snyder, Big Lake, Fort Davis,
Jal, and Crane
908 PM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /1008 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.

Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong
winds.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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R Hluchan