Active Weather Alerts
Wind and Dust Advisory
Issued: 6:52 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TO 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TO 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:52 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TO 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ TO 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 9:30 AM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY NEAR 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS... * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * RFTI...4 or near critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-70th percentile...2 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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