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Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:56PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Freeze Watch · Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains. Severe; possible; urgency: future.

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Bulletin issued: 16 October 2026 at 05:56 UTC
First saved by us: 16 October 2026 at 06:02 UTC
Last included in a daily record: 16 October 2026
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Source classification: Severe · Source alert

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Issuer / area: NWS Midland/Odessa TX · Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains
Certainty / urgency: Possible / Future
Message expiry (not hazard end): 16 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC
Forecast onset / end: 17 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC / 17 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

Archived official description

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Instructions in this archived message

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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First saved record · 16 October 2026 at 06:02 UTC

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16 October 2026 at 06:02 UTC

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Our first saved version of Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:56PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. We have no earlier saved version to compare.

Bulletin issued: 16 October 2026 at 05:56 UTC

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