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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

1249 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026



NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050730-

/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0013.260505T1500Z-260506T0300Z/

/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.260505T1500Z-260506T0300Z/

Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above

7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-

Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Pine

Springs, and Queen

1249 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026 /149 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026/



...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 9 PM MDT

/10 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...



* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.



* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.



* WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Tuesday.



* 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. Aviation interests may experience localized but

  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the

  near the Guadalupe Mountains.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around

or damaged by the wind.



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.



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NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ273-050730-

/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.260505T1600Z-260506T0200Z/

Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Eastern

Culberson-

Including the cities of Lovington, Artesia, Carlsbad Caverns NP,

Carlsbad, Eunice, Jal, Hobbs, and Tatum

1249 PM MDT Mon May 4 2026 /149 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026/



...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9

PM CDT/ TUESDAY...



* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.



* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson.



* WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday.



* 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.



Secure outdoor objects.



Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.



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