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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 22, 20179 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 22, 2017, 2:26 PM CDT for 9 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 23, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2017, 2:26 PM CDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Crane County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Loving County, TX, Midland County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 23, 6:00 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMG6 E West Odessa, TXA SMALL SHED WAS BLOWN OVER ON MOCKINGBIRD LANE.
Mar 23, 8:20 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMG6 Ne Odessa, TXTREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON LYNBROOK AVE SOUTH OF 42ND ST AND EAST OF TANGLEWOOD LN
Mar 23, 8:30 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMGOdessa, TXMEDIA REPORTED A DOWNED POWERLINE IN ODESSA ON 8TH STREET NEAR THE SEWELL FORD DEALERSHIP.
Mar 23, 10:45 PM CDTHAIL 1.75Midland, TX
Mar 23, 10:48 PM CDTHAIL 1Midland, TXQUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND NORTH OF LOOP 250 IN MIDLAND

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 66 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2017-03-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 40 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2017-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 135 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
40 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-532 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1980 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
164 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

463 
WWUS74 KMAF 221926
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
226 PM CDT Wed Mar 22 2017

...A HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper trough will move over the region on Thursday. Strong
westerly winds will mix down into the higher elevations of the
Guadalupe Mountains Thursday afternoon through Friday.

NMZ027-TXZ258-231000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0013.170323T2000Z-170324T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0014.170323T1800Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
126 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon Thursday to 6 PM MDT
Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers.
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
095 
WWUS74 KMAF 231038
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
538 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
MDT FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS...

.An upper trough will move over the region on Thursday. Strong 
westerly winds will mix down west of the dryline resulting in high
winds from southeast New Mexico down towards the Big Bend. A 
tightening surface pressure gradient east of the dryline will 
contribute to high winds across portions of the Permian Basin.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>062-067>069-074-080-081-231845-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0014.170323T1800Z-170324T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
538 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /438 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this
afternoon to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these 
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-231845-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.170323T1800Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
438 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these 
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-063-070-075-079-082-231845-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.170323T1800Z-170324T0300Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Reagan-
Pecos-Presidio Valley-Terrell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Garden City, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Presidio, Dryden, and Sanderson
538 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM
CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
541 
WWUS74 KMAF 231852
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
152 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS 
EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR THE 
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR 
PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS...

.An upper trough has moved over the region today. Strong westerly
winds will mix down west of the dryline resulting in high winds 
from southeast New Mexico down towards the Big Bend. A tightening 
surface pressure gradient east of the dryline will contribute to 
high winds across portions of the Permian Basin.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>062-067>069-074-080-081-240300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170324T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
152 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /1252 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers.
  Airplanes flying over the mountains may experience severe 
  turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-241000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1252 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these 
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-063-070-075-079-082-240300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170324T0300Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Reagan-
Pecos-Presidio Valley-Terrell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Garden City, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Presidio, Dryden, and Sanderson
152 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
863 
WWUS74 KMAF 240314
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1014 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING EXPIRED FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF
WEST TEXAS...

...WIND ADVISORY EXPIRED FOR PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS...

.An upper trough continues to affect the region, maintaining very
windy conditions through the Guadalupe Mountains. These very windy
conditions are expected to continue in the Guadalupe Mountains  
through Friday afternoon. Across the Southeast New Mexico Plains 
and West Texas, winds have diminished this evening as a result of
stabilization and a weakened surface pressure gradient.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>062-067>069-074-080-081-240415-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170324T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
1014 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /914 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below Warning criteria this evening, thus the
Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-063-070-075-079-082-240415-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170324T0300Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Reagan-
Pecos-Presidio Valley-Terrell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Garden City, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Presidio, Dryden, and Sanderson
1014 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below Advisory criteria this evening, thus the
Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-241015-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
914 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these 
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
595 
WWUS74 KMAF 240952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
452 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO PLAINS AND MUCH OF WEST TEAS...

.An upper trough continues to affect the region, maintaining very
windy conditions through the Guadalupe Mountains. These very
windy conditions are expected to continue in the Guadalupe
Mountains through Friday afternoon. Across the Southeast New
Mexico Plains and West Texas, upper level winds will mix to the
surface and result in another day.

NMZ027-TXZ258-242215-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
352 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...West at 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these 
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>062-067-068-074-075-080-
081-242215-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.170324T1600Z-170325T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Van Horn, 
Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Alpine,
Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
452 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017 /352 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this
morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening.
 
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Late this morning through the afternoon.

* WINDS...West at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 45 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
568 
WWUS74 KMAF 241822
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
122 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 
FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS AND MUCH OF WEST TEAS...

.An upper trough continues to affect the region, maintaining very
windy conditions through the Guadalupe Mountains. These very
windy conditions are expected to continue in the Guadalupe
Mountains through the afternoon. Across the Southeast New Mexico 
plains and West Texas, upper level winds will mix to the surface 
with windy conditions continuing through the afternoon.

NMZ027-TXZ258-250000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1222 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...West at 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas as these 
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 
  Airplanes flying over the Guadalupe Mountains may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>062-067-068-074-075-080-
081-250000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Van Horn, 
Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Alpine,
Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
122 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017 /1222 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through the afternoon.

* WINDS...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
474 
WWUS74 KMAF 250015
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
715 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS HAS EXPIRED...

...WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS AND MUCH OF
WEST TEXAS HAS EXPIRED...

.Winds across the warned areas have diminished below critical
thresholds. Because of this, wind related warnings and advisories
have been allowed to expire. 

NMZ027-TXZ258-250115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
615 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below Warning criteria this evening, thus the
Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>062-067-068-074-075-080-
081-250115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170325T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Van Horn, 
Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Alpine,
Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
715 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017 /615 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below Advisory criteria this evening, thus the
Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 7:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMitchell29 min
Mar 22, 5:07 AM CDTHigh Wind WatchMAF9 hr
Mar 22, 2:21 PM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFLoving, Pecos, Ward, Winkler32 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2017High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.