High Wind Warning issued May 19 at 12:40AM MDT until May 19 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

High Wind Warning

Category
Met
Severity
Severe
Certainty
Likely
Urgency
Expected
Description 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected...
higher in the mountains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New
Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Eastern Culberson, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 10 PM MDT /11 PM
CDT/ 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.
Instruction 
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.

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
Area Description
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County; Davis Mountains
Sent
05/19/2025 00:40
Effective
05/19/2025 00:40
Onset
05/19/2025 11:00
Expires
05/19/2025 11:30
Ends
05/19/2025 22:00
Sender Name
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Affected Zones