Headline:
High Wind Watch issued May 18 at 1:05PM MDT until May 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 12:05pm
Expires:
May 19, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph
with gusts up to 70 mph. 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, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this
evening. 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:
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if
possible.
Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX