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weather NWS severe Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains October 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Freeze Warning

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Local conditions in Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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