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High Wind Warning 22, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 24, 2017Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 24, 2017, 2:05 AM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 24, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 37 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 24, 2017, 2:05 AM MDT (08:05 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2017, 3:00 AM MDT
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

County Eddy County, NM

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 183 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:08 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 206 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2899 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

559 
WWUS74 KMAF 240805
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
305 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING FOR GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.As an upper trough approaches winds will increase this afternoon
especially in favored areas of the mountains. Wind will then 
increase moreso Tuesday as the low passes to the north and when 
gusts to over 70 mph will be possible.

NMZ027-TXZ258-242000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0022.170424T2000Z-170426T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
205 AM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM
MDT Tuesday. 

* TIMING... 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...Today southwest to west 35 to 45 mph. Tuesday 40 to 60
  mph with gusts over 70 mph possible.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
  for light low flying aircraft. High profile vehicle may be 
  difficult to control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. 

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
124 
WWUS74 KMAF 241905
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
205 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING FOR GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING 
FOR EDDY COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE VAN HORN/HIGHWAY 54 
CORRIDOR AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS ABOVE 6000 FEET...

.As an upper trough approaches winds will increase this afternoon 
especially in favored areas of the Guadalupe Mountains.  Westerly 
winds will then increase moreso Tuesday as the low passes to the 
north of the region.  High winds are expected in the Guadalupe 
Mountains, and may also affect the Eddy County Plains, Van Horn and 
Highway 54 corridor, and the higher elevations of the Davis 
Mountains. 


NMZ027-TXZ258-250945-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.170424T2000Z-170426T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
105 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 
PM MDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING... 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...Today southwest to west 35 to 45 mph. Tuesday 40 to 60 mph 
  with gusts over 70 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous 
  for light low flying aircraft.  These winds could make driving 
  difficult for high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and 
  tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or 
occurring.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ057-074-250945-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.170425T1500Z-170426T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis
205 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017 /105 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* TIMING...Tuesday morning until Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph and gusts near 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high 
wind event.  Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph 
or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
277 
WWUS74 KMAF 250906
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
406 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE, DAVIS,
AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54
CORRIDOR, AND REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ WEDNESDAY FOR LEA, GAINES, ANDREWS,
LOVING, WINKLER, PRESIDIO, AND BREWSTER COUNTIES...

.An upper level storm system will pass north of the region today
and tonight. As a result, winds will increase through the
Guadalupe, Davis, and Apache Mountains, as well as on the adjacent
plains. These winds will subside early Wednesday morning.

NMZ028-TXZ057-074-252100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.170425T1500Z-170426T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0022.170425T1200Z-170426T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis
406 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017 /306 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT this morning to 4 AM CDT /3 AM
  MDT/ Wednesday...

* WINDS...Today...Southwest 30 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph
  increasing to 70 mph in the afternoon. Tonight...West 30 to 50
  mph with gusts to around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ058-252100-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0022.170425T1200Z-170426T0900Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Including the city of Pecos
406 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...7 AM this morning to 4 AM CDT Wednesday. 

* WINDS...Today...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
  Tonight...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-252100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170426T0900Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
306 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...Today...West 40 to 60 mph. Gusts up to 75 mph increasing
  to 85 mph in the afternoon. Tonight...West 35 to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 75 mph decreasing to 65 mph after midnight. 

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for light low flying aircraft. These winds could 
  make driving difficult for high profile vehicles such as 
  campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-060-079>081-252100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.170425T1200Z-170426T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Presidio, Marfa, Big Bend NP,
and Marathon
406 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017 /306 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 1 AM CDT /midnight
  MDT/ Wednesday.

* WINDS...Today...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 55 
  mph in the afternoon. Tonight...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts to around 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.

&&

$$
222 
WWUS74 KMAF 251743
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1243 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE,
DAVIS, AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, VAN HORN AND
HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ WEDNESDAY FOR LEA, GAINES, ANDREWS,
LOVING, WINKLER, PRESIDIO, BREWSTER, DAWSON, MARTIN, MIDLAND,
ECTOR, AND WARD COUNTIES...

.An upper level storm system will pass north of the region today
and tonight. As a result, west winds have increased across the  
the Guadalupe, Davis, and Apache Mountains, in addition to the  
adjacent plains.  Westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph will also affect
locations as far east as a Lamesa to Midland to Monahans line.  
These winds will subside early Wednesday morning.

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-058-074-258-260600-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170426T0900Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Fort Davis, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs
1243 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017 /1143 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...Today...West 40 to 60 mph. Gusts up to 75 mph 
  increasing to 85 mph in the afternoon. Tonight...West 35 to 55 
  mph. Gusts up to 75 mph decreasing to 65 mph after midnight. 

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for light low flying aircraft. These winds could 
  make driving difficult for high profile vehicles such as 
  campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

&&

$$

TXZ046-051-061-062-067-260300-
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170426T0300Z/
Dawson-Martin-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Stanton, Odessa, Midland, 
and Monahans
1243 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

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

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

* TIMING...7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Wednesday. 

* WINDS...Today...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50 
  mph in the afternoon. Tonight...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts to around 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-060-079>081-260600-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170426T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Presidio, Marfa, Big Bend NP,
and Marathon
1243 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017 /1143 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Wednesday. 

* WINDS...Today...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 55 
  mph in the afternoon. Tonight...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts to around 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.

&&

$$
517 
WWUS74 KMAF 260146 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
846 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING CANCELLED FOR EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, VAN HORN, 
DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ 
WEDNESDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.Wind have decreased across the area and are below advisory and 
warning levels and therefore the advisory and warnings have been 
cancelled except for the Guadalupe Mountains...

NMZ028-TXZ057-058-074-260300-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170426T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
846 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017 /746 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has cancelled the
High Wind Warning. 

Although winds are expected to remain up tonight sustained winds 
are not expected to be over 25 mph.

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-059-060-079>081-260300-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170426T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Presidio, Marfa, Big Bend NP,
and Marathon
846 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017 /746 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

Although winds are expected to remain up tonight sustained winds 
are not expected to be over 20 mph.

$$

TXZ046-051-061-062-067-260300-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170426T0300Z/
Dawson-Martin-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Stanton, Odessa, Midland, 
and Monahans
846 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

Although winds are expected to remain up tonight sustained winds 
are not expected to be over 20 mph.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-260900-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170426T0900Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
746 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...West 30 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65. 

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
  for light low flying aircraft. These winds could make driving
  difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

&&

$$
648 
WWUS74 KMAF 260909
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
409 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

.Yet another upper level storm system will bring strong winds to
the region Thursday. The higher elevations will see the strongest
winds, but advisory level winds will be possible across the
adjacent plains.

NMZ027-TXZ258-262215-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170426T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0020.170427T1700Z-170428T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
309 AM MDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Wednesday afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...West 30 to 50 mph with gusts near 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for light low flying aircraft. These winds could 
  make driving difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous 
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest 
forecasts.

&&

$$

rhluchan

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 24, 2:55 AM MDTFire Weather WatchMAF24 hr
Apr 24, 2:55 AM MDTRed Flag WarningMAF18 hr
Apr 24, 1:05 PM MDTHigh Wind WatchMAF14 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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