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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1227 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-021530-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0001.260102T1600Z-260103T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0002.260102T1800Z-260103T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains National Park,
and Pine Springs
1227 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026 /127 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 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...

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.

&&

$$

93


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
622 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

NMZ221-222-229-232-234>237-239-021600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0001.260102T1500Z-260103T0000Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-Curry
County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-
622 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia
  Valley, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Quay
  County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Eastern
  Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast from midday
  through the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

44

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1050 PM CST Thu Jan 1 2026

TXZ021-027-028-033-034-039-040-030000-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0001.260102T1600Z-260103T0000Z/
Parmer-Bailey-Lamb-Cochran-Hockley-Yoakum-Terry-
Including the cities of Meadow, Muleshoe, Sundown, Wellman,
Brownfield, Friona, Olton, Whiteface, Levelland, Morton, Amherst,
Bovina, Plains, Denver City, Littlefield, and Farwell
1050 PM CST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Terry, Yoakum, and Parmer
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result. Patchy blowing dust may also result in
  localized visibility reductions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

30


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
528 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

TXZ021>044-031130-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
528 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong west-northwest winds are expected across much of the Caprock
today. A Wind Advisory is in effect for western portions of the
Caprock from 10 AM until 6 PM CST.

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected across the Caprock
this afternoon. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect from noon until
6 PM CST for areas along and west of I-27.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

$$

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