Weather Alerts For Guadalupe Pass, TX

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN # DETAILS -------------------- WINDS Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 9 percent. RFTI 6 or critical. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. FUELS (ERC) 50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT 6 (out of 10). ISSUED AT Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eddy Plains, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Andrews, Chaves Plains, Dawson, Eastern Culberson, Gaines, Lea, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. WHEN For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. ISSUED AT Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains Including the cities of Pine Springs and Guadalupe Mountains National Park

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. WHEN For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. ISSUED AT Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains Including the cities of Pine Springs and Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Pollen Index: 10.9 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood, Cedar/Juniper and Oak. The amount of pollen in the air for Saturday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This forecast of lower pollen concentration is based on falling temperatures and higher dew points. With this amount of reduction in pollen levels, tomorrow should be better for allergy sufferers.