New Mexico, Texas High Wind Warning | Effective 05/05/2026 00:05

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued May 5 at 1:05AM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2026 - 12:05am
Expires: 
May 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ 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.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. 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.
Area Description: 
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX