First published Oct 31, 2026, 4:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 4:30:15 PM UTC

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High Wind Watch — NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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High Wind Watch issued October 31 at 9:56AM MDT until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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A High Wind Watch covers the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in west Texas and southeast New Mexico, with possible west winds of 40 to 50 mph and gusts up to 65 mph from Monday morning through Monday evening. The alert advises delaying travel through Guadalupe Pass or finding another route if possible.

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Affected location: Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains of west Texas and southeast New Mexico

Illustrative image: The Organ Mountains are a rugged mountain range in southern New Mexico in the Southwestern United States. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument was declared a national monument on May 21, 2014. They lie 10 miles (16 km) east of the city of Las Cruces, in Doña Ana County. The Organ Mountains are near the southern end of a long line of mountains on the east side of the Rio Grande's rift valley. The range is nearly contiguous with the San Andres Mountains to the north and the Franklin Moun — Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The alert warns that travel may be difficult and that blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How 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).
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Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Watch issued October 31 at 9:56AM MDT until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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