Datil Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Freeze Warning
Northwest Plateau; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; Far Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:00PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Across the Northwest Plateau, areas around Farmington are not expected to fall below freezing, however, areas south of Burnham are likely to experience a freeze. Similarly, the Albuquerque Sunport and much of the northeast Albuquerque Heights will not experience a freeze, but areas around Belen, Los Lunas, the Albuquerque Valley and locations near Double Eagle Airport are likely to freeze.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 12:00:00 pm MDT
October 16th, 2026 12:00:00 pm MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Freeze Warning
Chaves County Plains
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:00PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast portions of the Chaves County Plains are most likely to see temperatures drop to or below 32 degrees.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 12:00:00 pm MDT
October 16th, 2026 12:00:00 pm MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Blowing Dust Advisory
Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel
Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust at times. For the High Wind Warning, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Blowing Dust Advisory
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin
Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Blowing Dust Advisory
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley
Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible at times. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Wind Advisory
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
High Wind Warning
Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust at times. For the High Wind Warning, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Wind Advisory
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible at times. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Wind Advisory
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 11:40:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 08:00:00 pm MDT
Freeze Warning
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * 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/ this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am MDT
High Wind Warning
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am MDT
Wind Advisory
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * 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/ this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am MDT
Wind Advisory
Eddy County Plains; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Terrell; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains Foothills; Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin; Presidio Valley; Lower Brewster County
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 06:00:00 pm MDT
Freeze Warning
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:07AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 16th, 2026 10:07:00 am MDT
October 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am MDT
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National Outlook
Heavy Rain and Storms Expected in TX to Mid-Atlantic, 10-15 to 10-17
Chill in the East and Wet Weather Out West 10-18-2026 to 10-22-2026
Thu Oct 15th 2026, 5:18am PDT
