Freeze Watch

In force from

Oct 17, 3:00 AM MDT

Until

Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT

Issued

Oct 15, 11:56 PM MDT

Office

Midland/Odessa, TX

Number

1 of its kind from this office this year

Severity

Severe, Future, Possible

Where

NM TX

FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY

For Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains, from Midland/Odessa, TX

What

Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

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/ Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.

Impacts

Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

For Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, from Midland/Odessa, TX

What

Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially through Guadalupe Pass. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

Where

Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass.

When

For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.

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.

What to do

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Every area Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains; Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains

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