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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

115 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026



NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060300-

/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260506T0300Z/

Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above

7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-

Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and

Pine Springs

115 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 /215 PM CDT Tue May 5 2026/



...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/

THIS EVENING...



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



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



* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 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.



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-TXZ273-060200-

/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260506T0200Z/

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

Culberson-

Including the cities of Carlsbad, Jal, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs,

Lovington, Artesia, Eunice, and Tatum

115 PM MDT Tue May 5 2026 /215 PM CDT Tue May 5 2026/



...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.



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



* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 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.



Secure outdoor objects.



Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.



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