WWUS74 KMAF 161607 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1007 AM MDT Fri Oct 16 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-171500- /O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.261017T0900Z-261017T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.261017T0900Z-261017T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-261017T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Queen 1007 AM MDT Fri Oct 16 2026 /1107 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT, ESPECIALLY FOR GUADALUPE PASS... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ277-171500- /O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.261017T0900Z-261017T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.261017T0900Z-261017T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0000Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Lovington, Tatum, Fort Davis, and Hobbs 1007 AM MDT Fri Oct 16 2026 /1107 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ028-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-272>276- 278>282-170000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry- Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland- Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin- Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Jal, Presidio, Mentone, Marfa, Crane, Fort Stockton, Van Horn, Seminole, Eunice, Monahans, Kermit, McCamey, Odessa, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Lamesa, Gail, Garden City, Chisos Basin, Alpine, Dryden, Artesia, Sanderson, Midland, Lajitas, Big Bend National Park, Snyder, Andrews, Castolon, Big Spring, Colorado City, Panther Junction, Pecos, Big Lake, Marathon, Stanton, Rankin, and Carlsbad 1007 AM MDT Fri Oct 16 2026 /1107 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ 44