Culberson County, TX
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 04/18 1:00 AM CDT – Saturday 04/18 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
What
Northeast winds 45 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
Where
In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.
When
Until noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday.
Impacts
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
What to do
Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
Areas impacted
- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County
- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Tips to stay safe
A High Wind Warning means that dangerously strong winds are happening now or soon, and you should take immediate action to protect yourself and your property.
- Take shelter now, and stay indoors if possible. Especially avoid being outside in forested areas or around large trees.
- Avoid driving if possible, as powerful cross winds create dangerous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles like vans, trucks and SUVs.
- If you must drive, slow down and keep both hands on the wheel. Keep your distance from high profile vehicles on the road.
In effect from Saturday 04/18 1:00 AM CDT – Saturday 04/18 10:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
What
North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
Where
Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas.
When
Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday.
Impacts
Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Eddy County Plains
- Northern Lea County
- Central Lea County
- Southern Lea County
- Gaines
- Dawson
- Borden
- Scurry
- Andrews
- Martin
- Howard
- Mitchell
- Loving
- Winkler
- Ector
- Midland
- Glasscock
- Ward
- Crane
- Upton
- Reagan
- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
- Eastern Culberson County
- Reeves County Plains
- Chinati Mountains
- Marfa Plateau
- Davis Mountains
- Davis Mountains Foothills
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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