High Wind Warning 15, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

201 
WWUS74 KMAF 170505
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1205 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

TXZ271-171730-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0010.260418T0600Z-260418T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.260417T1600Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
1205 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /1105 PM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ 
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast 
  winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this 
  morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind 
  Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

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.

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

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-171730-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.260417T1600Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains National
Park
1105 PM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In 
  Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* 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...

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.

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

&&

$$

R Hluchan

392 
WWUS74 KMAF 171725
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1225 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

TXZ271-181130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.260418T0600Z-260418T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.260418T0600Z-260418T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
1225 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /1125 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ TO 1 PM 
CDT /NOON MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
  this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ to 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Saturday.

* 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if 
possible.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-180100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains National
Park
1125 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In 
  Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT 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...

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.

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

&&

$$

94

093 
WWUS74 KMAF 171750
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1150 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

NMZ027-181800-
/O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0016.260418T0600Z-260418T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Including the cities of Queen
1150 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, north 
  winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to noon MDT Saturday.

* 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if 
possible.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ271-181800-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.260418T0600Z-260418T1800Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
1250 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /1150 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ 
TO 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
  this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ to 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Saturday.

* 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ270-180100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park
1150 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT 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...

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.

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

&&

$$

94

395 
WWUS74 KMAF 171755
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1155 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

NMZ027-TXZ271-181800-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.260418T0600Z-260418T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs, Queen, and Guadalupe
Mountains National Park
1155 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /1255 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
TONIGHT TO NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In 
  Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ 
  this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight MDT 
  /1 AM CDT/ tonight to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday.

* 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ270-180100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260418T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park
1155 AM MDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT 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...

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.

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

&&

$$

94

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
602 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 555 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

- Near-critical to critical fire weather conditions are expected
  across southeast New Mexico, the Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains,
  and portions of west Texas through Friday.

- Increased shower/storm chances (20-40%) Friday night through
  Saturday morning across the Permian Basin and Lower Trans-
  Pecos. Severe storms are not expected at this time.

- Much cooler temperatures expected this weekend behind the
  passage of a cold front.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Friday afternoon)
Issued at 220 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

Current satellite imagery and latest 500mb RAP analysis shows an
upper-level shortwave trough ejecting across the Upper Midwest.
Meanwhile, subtle upper-level ridging spans over portions of the
Desert Southwest. The subtle ridging takes shape over the region by
this morning, promoting more warm downsloping winds. Highs are
expected to reach the 80s to low 90s for most, while areas along the
Rio Grande and Presidio Valley look to have readings in the mid 90s
to low 100s today. Surface lee troughing develops once again over
the region bringing breezy southwesterly winds. As a result, near-
critical fire weather conditions reside over portions of southeast
New Mexico this afternoon. CAMs have the dryline in a similar
position compared with Wednesday afternoon, allowing more low
(10-15%) isolated storm chances across the eastern Permian Basin
and Lower Trans Pecos during the late afternoon and early evening.
Modest lapse rates, deep layer shear, and sufficient instability
allows for the potential of a strong storm, should one develop. If
one does develop, it will quickly move east away from the
aforementioned areas.

Tonight, another upper-level trough approaches from the west which
will supply stronger westerly/southwesterly winds over the region.
These winds are forecast to increase by the late morning hours
especially over southeast New Mexico. Brief high winds may occur
across the Guadalupe Mountains, however, confidence is very low at
the moment to warrant issuing any wind products. Near-critical to
critical fire weather conditions are expected across southeast New
Mexico, Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains, northwest Permian Basin, and
far west Texas. See the fire weather discussion for more details on
the fire weather threat! The dryline will be situated over similar
locations compared to Thursday, bringing more low (10-15%) storm
chances late Friday afternoon. These chances look to increase more
heading into Friday evening and night, more on that in the long-term
discussion!

Lamberson

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 220 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

The upper-level trough that is expected to bring stronger winds to
the area on Friday moves off to the east by Saturday. Meanwhile, a
cold front sweeps through the area early Saturday morning. This
yields cooler afternoon temperatures (upper 60s to low 70s for most)
Saturday and low (10-40%) chances of rain. Rain chances should
diminish by late morning/early afternoon once the front makes its
way out of our area. Temperatures are forecast to fall even further
on Sunday thanks to increased cloud cover/any potential rainfall,
and easterly upslope flow. An upper-level disturbance moves over the
southern half of the region Sunday, bringing low (10-40%) chances of
rain to locations mainly south of I-10. At this time, confidence in
rainfall amounts remain low and we will continue to monitor trends
over the next few days. Long-range ensemble guidance shows the
return of upper-level ridging early next week, allowing for
temperatures to begin warming back up. By the middle part of next
week, the ridge builds and afternoon highs climb into the mid 80 to
low 90s.

Greening

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 555 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the period. BR will
likely continue at MAF through the morning hours where VIS may
briefly reach MVFR category. Southerly to southwesterly winds
increase by the late morning to early afternoon hours across most
terminals. Occasional gusts up to 25 kts may occur especially at
MAF, CNM, HOB, and FST sites.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 220 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

The forecast remains relatively unchanged. Near-critical to critical
fire weather conditions are expected the next few days, mainly over
southeast New Mexico and into portions of west Texas. Critical
MinRHs (generally below 10%) will combine with gusty winds and dry
fuels. As such, a Rangeland Fire Danger Statement has been issued
for portions of southeast New Mexico, the Guadalupe/Delaware
Mountains, and eastern Culberson County of west Texas from early
this afternoon through the early evening. We are continuing to keep
an eye on Friday as a deep upper-level trough enters the Great
Plains. This is expected to bring stronger southwesterly winds which
in turn keeps MinRHs in the single digits. Additionally, continued
drying fuels raise RFTIs into the 6-8 range across much of southeast
New Mexico (including Chaves County and the Sacramento Foothills)
and 4-6 over portions of northern Culberson and Gaines Counties.
This may result in critical to potentially localized extreme fire
weather conditions on Friday for these areas. To account for this, a
Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the same locations from late
Friday morning through early Friday evening. Friday night into
Saturday, winds are forecast to shift northerly to northeasterly
behind a cold front. As a result, cooler temperatures and thick
cloud cover lowers fire weather concerns, though winds are expected
to be breezy.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               89  65  91  51 /  10  10  10  30
Carlsbad                 88  55  87  49 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   88  66  93  60 /   0  10  10  20
Fort Stockton            90  63  92  54 /  10  10  10  20
Guadalupe Pass           77  57  77  47 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    86  56  86  44 /   0  10   0   0
Marfa                    82  50  83  45 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     88  65  90  52 /  10  10  10  20
Odessa                   88  64  90  52 /  10  10  10  20
Wink                     88  60  90  51 /  10  10   0  10

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Fire Weather Watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening
     for Andrews-Dawson-Eastern Culberson-Gaines-Guadalupe
     Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
     Martin.

NM...Fire Weather Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening
     for Chaves Plains-Eddy Plains-Lea-Sacramento Foothills and
     Guadalupe Mountains.

&&

SHORT TERM...11
LONG TERM....55
AVIATION...11