High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1227 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
NMZ027-TXZ270-271-191000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260220T0400Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe
Mountains National Park
1227 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 /127 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ Thursday.
* 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. Aviation interests may experience localized but
extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the
near the Guadalupe Mountains.
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 when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
229 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
NMZ415-416-426-190600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Mayhill, Kingston, Apache
Summit, Cloudcroft, Lake Roberts, Pinon, and Sunspot
229 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet,
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
229 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
NMZ427-TXZ419-190300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0100Z/
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Eastern/Central El Paso
County-
Including the cities of Socorro, Fort Bliss, White Sands National
Park, Chaparral, White Sands Range Headquarters, and East and
Northeast El Paso
229 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In
Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
513 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
NMZ212>215-223-226>229-233-239-240-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0003.260218T1800Z-260219T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln
County-Southwest Chaves County-
513 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5
AM MST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico along and just east of the
central mountain chain, as well as Guadalupe County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* 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...A few inches of snow are forecast in the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains this afternoon. Periods of snow and
blowing snow will drop visibility below a half mile at times. Snow
drifts will reach over 6 inches in spots.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Dangerous driving conditions can be
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.
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