WWUS74 KMAF 181927
NPWMAF

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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NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ273-277-278-190300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Eastern
Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Jal, Carlsbad, Alpine, Artesia,
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Eunice, Hobbs, Fort Davis, and Lovington
1227 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026 /127 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis 
  Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

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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Sprang