First published Oct 17, 2026, 1:48:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:48:15 AM UTC

High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

A High Wind Warning covers the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and southeast New Mexico until midnight MDT, with northeast winds of 30–40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph, especially near Guadalupe Pass. A Freeze Warning is also in effect for early Saturday, with temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.

Why it matters

The alert advises drivers of high-profile vehicles to delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or use another route, and asks residents to protect tender plants from cold.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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