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High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:38 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:38 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 11:49 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR MOST OF THE SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended 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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