High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1203 PM MST Wed Dec 31 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-011000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0028.260101T1800Z-260102T0300Z/
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
1203 PM MST Wed Dec 31 2025 /103 PM CST Wed Dec 31 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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...

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.

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

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Sprang