Otero County, New Mexico, Friday, October 16, 2026

“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

“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”

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, Sacramento Mountains and West Slopes. * 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.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“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”

* 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.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 5:24PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, Sacramento Mountains and West Slopes. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 5:24PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible. * WHERE...Far West Texas and Otero Mesa. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT Friday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 AM MDT Friday. * 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.

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'. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 2:12PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas, including El Paso County, Hudspeth County, and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * 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.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 6:28AM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas, including El Paso County, Hudspeth County, and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving Thursday night could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 11:35PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas, including El Paso County, Hudspeth County, and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving Thursday night could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 1:18PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas, including El Paso County, Hudspeth County, and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving Thursday night could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.