High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1052 AM MST Fri Feb 20 2026

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-210400-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260221T0400Z/
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
1052 AM MST Fri Feb 20 2026 /1152 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation
  interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or
  strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe
  Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the
strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving
in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles
should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas 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.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1052 AM MST Fri Feb 20 2026

NMZ028-TXZ273-210100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260221T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson-
Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, and
Carlsbad
1052 AM MST Fri Feb 20 2026 /1152 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern
  Culberson County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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