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High Wind Watch issued October 14 at 8:55AM MDT until October 17 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

High Wind Watch · Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. Severe; possible; urgency: future.

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Bulletin issued: 14 October 2026 at 14:55 UTC
First saved by us: 14 October 2026 at 14:58 UTC
Last included in a daily record: 15 October 2026
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Source classification: Severe · Source alert

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Issuer / area: NWS Midland/Odessa TX · Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Certainty / urgency: Possible / Future
Message expiry (not hazard end): 17 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC
Forecast onset / end: 16 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC / 17 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC

Archived official description

* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

Instructions in this archived message

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

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First saved record · 14 October 2026 at 14:58 UTC

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14 October 2026 at 14:58 UTC

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Our first saved version of High Wind Watch issued October 14 at 8:55AM MDT until October 17 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. We have no earlier saved version to compare.

Bulletin issued: 14 October 2026 at 14:55 UTC

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