High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 11:23AM MDT until October 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Issue date: 2026-10-13T17:23+00:00
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas including Hudspeth and El Paso counties, the New Mexico Bootheel, and portions of the Sacramento Mountains and Otero Mesa. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Backdoor cold front arriving Thursday night could lead to damaging winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Thursday night into Friday morning especially over mountain ridges and west slopes.
