Headline:
High Wind Watch issued May 17 at 1:43PM MDT until May 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 12:43pm
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west
winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 9
PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday
morning through Monday 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.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX