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Wind Advisory

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Wed 04/01/2026 02:00 PM EDT

End Time

Thu 04/02/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Morningside, NM ∙ North Hobbs, NM ∙ La Huerta, NM ∙ Querecho Plains, NM ∙ Mentone, TX ∙ Jal, NM ∙ Lake McMillan, NM ∙ Salt Lake, NM ∙ Tatum, NM ∙ Artesia, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1142 PM MDT Tue Mar 31 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

Technical Header

NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-012200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.260401T1800Z-260402T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Lovington, Van Horn, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs, Tatum, and Artesia 1142 PM MDT Tue Mar 31 2026 /1242 AM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026/