High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
741 PM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

NMZ214-215-223-229-232-233-201500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.260220T1600Z-260221T0000Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San
Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
741 PM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de
  Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San
  Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is likely to reduce visibility to
  as low as one-half mile in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles
who should consider delaying travel.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
235 AM MST Fri Feb 20 2026

NMZ028-TXZ273-210000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0007.260220T1700Z-260221T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson-
Including the cities of Carlsbad, Artesia, and Carlsbad Caverns
NP
235 AM MST Fri Feb 20 2026 /335 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern
  Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 6 PM MST /7 PM
  CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.

Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong
winds.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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