⚠️ Freeze Watch – Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains – Friday, October 16, 2026

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:56PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Details

* 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.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.