New Mexico, Texas Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 08:17

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 9:17AM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas and Otero Mesa. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving this evening could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Otero Mesa; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov