New Mexico, Texas Fire Weather Watch | Effective 05/17/2026 11:45

Headline: 
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Past
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth.
Area Description: 
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX