Station Name: PECOS RIVER NEAR MALAGA, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,920 feet

Nearest Address:
McDonald Road
Malaga, NM 88263
Eddy County

GPS Coordinates: 32.20754167, -104.023875

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Watch issued March 26 at 2:30AM MDT until March 28 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 26, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, especially through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, especially Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

Wind Advisory issued March 26 at 3:28PM MDT until March 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 26, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Thu March 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. 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.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 26 at 3:28PM MDT until March 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 26, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Thu March 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday to 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

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.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 26 at 3:28PM MDT until March 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 26, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Thu March 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 26 at 3:28PM MDT until March 28 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 26, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Thu March 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday to 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

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.