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Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:56PM MDT until October 17 at

Affecting Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:00 PM.

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.

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* 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.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 11:56PM MDT until October 17 at

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