Wind Advisory for Eddy County Plains, Northern Lea County, Central Lea County and Southern Lea County, New Mexico, and 11 more areas

In effect until 5:00 PM MST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa at 6:57 AM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Areas: Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Andrews; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Ward; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas.

WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

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.