WWUS74 KMAF 160556 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1156 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-161800- /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 1156 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026 /1256 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ FRIDAY NIGHT , ESPECIALLY GUADALUPE PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ277-161800- /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.261017T0900Z-261017T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-261017T0000Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Tatum, Fort Davis, Lovington, and Hobbs 1156 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026 /1256 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ028-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-272>276- 278>282-161800- /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, Garden City, Dryden, Andrews, Lajitas, Marfa, Crane, Panther Junction, Eunice, McCamey, Mentone, Stanton,Odessa, Seminole, Lamesa, Alpine, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Castolon, Sanderson, Artesia, Gail, Snyder, Monahans, Kermit, Midland, Big Spring, Presidio, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Carlsbad, Marathon, Colorado City, Chisos Basin, Big Bend National Park, Big Lake, Rankin, and Van Horn 1156 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026 /1256 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...North 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/ Friday. * 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. && $$ 29