United States / Mountain West / New Mexico
Eddy County, New Mexico, Friday, October 16, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 1:06 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 11:52 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 18, 12:43 PM MDTVersion 4 · Oct 19, 12:03 AM MDT9 official warnings recorded: High Wind Warning, Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Roads And Transit, Health.
9Warnings recorded
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3Events published
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 10:07 AM MDT · expires Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 10:07 AM MDT · expires Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 11:56PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 11:56 PM MDT · expires Oct 16, 12:00 PM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 10:43PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 10:43 PM MDT · expires Oct 16, 11:30 AM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 11:03AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 11:03 AM MDT · expires Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 11:00AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 11:00 AM MDT · expires Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 10:48AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 10:48 AM MDT · expires Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 10:30AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 10:30 AM MDT · expires Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 2:24AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 2:24 AM MDT · expires Oct 15, 10:30 AM MDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning9 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning, Freeze Warning.
Weather
Official Warning9 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning, Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
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- Coyotes football takes care of Artesia at Bulldog Bowl · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 16, 7:00 PM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Carlsbad Crushes Organ Mountain 56-7 Behind Four Interceptions In Final Quarter · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 16, 6:30 PM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Heinrich Calls for Independent Probe After WIPP Hoist Falls 1,600 Feet · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 16, 12:00 PM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Artesia Man Wanted on Warrant After Alleged Shooting Outside Apartment Complex · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 16, 9:08 AM MDT Published event
- Artesia Man Wanted on Warrant After Alleged Shooting Outside Apartment Complex · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 16, 9:08 AM MDT Published event
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- Artesia girls’ soccer team moves closer to district crown with win over Goddard · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 16, 8:45 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- In Loving Memory: Gilbert Gordon · Gallup Sun · Oct 16, 7:04 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- In Loving Memory: Senaida Baldonado · Gallup Sun · Oct 16, 7:03 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- CNB Bank Opens New Operations Center as Carlsbad Expansion Continues · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 16, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Carlsbad Energy Summit to Highlight Permian Basin’s National Impact · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 16, 6:00 AM MDT Published event
- Sarah Jones: Keeping tweens engaged in reading · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 16, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Gregg Hull Backs Limits on New Mexico Governor’s Emergency Powers · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 16, 6:00 AM MDT Published event
- Three keys for Artesia football to defeat Roswell · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 16, 5:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Events
- Report In Eddy County, New Mexico Reported · first reported as “Artesia Man Wanted on Warrant After Alleged Shooting Outside Apartment Complex” by Artesia Daily Press · first seen Oct 16, 9:08 AM MDT
- Report In Eddy County, New Mexico Reported · first reported as “Carlsbad Energy Summit to Highlight Permian Basin’s National Impact” by Carlsbad Current-Argus · first seen Oct 16, 6:00 AM MDT
- Report In Eddy County, New Mexico Reported · first reported as “Hull Supports Legislative Limits on Governor’s Emergency Powers” by Artesia Daily Press · first seen Oct 13, 2:14 PM MDT