High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1043 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-070200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0027.251206T2000Z-251207T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-251206T0300Z/
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
1043 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025 /1143 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this
  evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday afternoon through
  Saturday 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.

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

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DeBerry