United States / Mountain West / New Mexico
Eddy County, New Mexico, Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 18, 1:03 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 18, 12:43 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 19, 12:04 AM MDTVersion 4 · Oct 19, 7:11 AM MDTVersion 5 · Oct 19, 11:59 PM MDT11 official warnings recorded: High Wind Warning, Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Roads And Transit, Health.
11Warnings recorded
7Headlines that day
2Events published
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM 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 28 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, 6:40 PM MDT · expires Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM 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 28 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, 6:40 PM MDT · expires Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT · Issuer
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
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Weather
Official Warning11 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning, Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
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- El Rito Media Newspapers Win 43 Awards at New Mexico Press Association Banquet · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 17, 8:57 PM MDT Published event
- El Rito Media Newspapers Win 43 Awards at New Mexico Press Association Banquet · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 17, 8:57 PM MDT Published event
- SIMCO Funds New Cal Ripken STEM Lab at Hobbs Alternative Learning Center · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 17, 12:00 PM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- BLM Plan Would Ease Drilling Restrictions Across Carlsbad’s Permian Lands · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 17, 12:00 PM MDT Published event
- Billboards Renew Search for Missing Alamogordo Marine Wade Taylor · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 17, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Clovis Kayak Angler Noah Hoffman Wins Tournament and Angler of the Year Award · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 17, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Ultimate Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hatch Chiles · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 17, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Events
- Report In Eddy County, New Mexico Reported · first reported as “BLM Plan Would Ease Drilling Restrictions Across Carlsbad’s Permian Lands” by Artesia Daily Press · first seen Oct 17, 12:00 PM 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
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