Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Event time
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Provider
NWS — active weather alerts (Storm)
Location
US
Severity
Moderate
area
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains
event
Wind Advisory
onset
2026-10-16T10:07:00-06:00
states
["NM","TX"]
urgency
Expected
certainty
Likely
effective
2026-10-16T10:07:00-06:00
message id
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instruction
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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
message type
Update
location basis
Approximate: centers of the NWS zones listed in the alert
freshness minutes
60
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