Severe Wind

High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and southeast New
Mexico, including the Delaware Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns
National Park.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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.

Recommendations

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.