High Wind Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains Through Monday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Guadalupe Mountains, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to create hazardous travel conditions through early Monday.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Midland/Odessa, TX. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, indicating that hazardous wind conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico:
- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County
- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
What You Should Do
Officials recommend that travelers delay transit through Guadalupe Pass or find an alternative route if possible. The expected conditions will make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor-trailers.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach speeds of 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. These conditions are expected to persist through early Sunday afternoon. By late Sunday afternoon, winds are projected to shift and come from the northeast.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 3:00 AM MDT (4:00 AM CDT) on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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