Station Name: PECOS RIVER BELOW DARK CANYON AT CARLSBAD, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,077 feet

Nearest Address:
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Eddy County

GPS Coordinates: 32.409275, -104.2149722

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued March 31 at 11:42PM MDT until April 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 11:42 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, and Eastern Culberson. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

Wind Advisory issued March 31 at 11:42PM MDT until April 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 11:42 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

Red Flag Warning issued April 1 at 8:35AM CDT until April 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 7:35 AM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY NEAR 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, with stronger sustained winds and gusts in the higher terrain. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * RFTI...4 to 5 or near critical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

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.