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High Wind Warning 23, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 27, 2017Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 27, 2017, 3:15 AM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 27, 2017, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 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 27, 2017, 3:15 AM MDT (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2017, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 27, 2017, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
10 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 09:18 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, 9.3 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 2017-04-27Temperature 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 2017-04-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2575 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
82 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

230 
WWUS74 KMAF 270915
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

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

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...THE VAN
HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR...THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS...THE UPPER
TRANS PECOS AND THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN THIS
AFTERNOON...

.Yet another upper level storm system will bring strong winds to
the region today. The Guadalupe Mountains will see the highest 
winds, but strong winds will also spread east into the plains. 
Winds will likely diminish soon after sunset.

NMZ027-TXZ258-272230-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0020.170427T1700Z-170428T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0023.170427T1700Z-170428T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
315 AM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...West 40 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 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-TXZ045-046-050-051-057>062-067-074-272230-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.170427T1700Z-170428T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
Stanton, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Alpine, and Fort Davis
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 /315 AM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO
8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... 

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be
  alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose
  control of your vehicle.

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.

&&

$$

rhluchan
2 follow-up statements
433 
WWUS74 KMAF 271919
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
219 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

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

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...THE VAN
HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR...THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS...THE UPPER
TRANS PECOS AND THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN THIS
AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

.Yet another upper level storm system is bringing strong winds to
the region today. The Guadalupe Mountains will see the highest 
winds, but strong winds will also spread east into the plains. 
Winds will likely diminish soon after sunset. Strong winds are 
again expected tomorrow afternoon across the Guadalupe Mountains.

NMZ027-TXZ258-281000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0021.170428T1700Z-170429T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170428T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
119 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening. 

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening for the warning. Friday
  morning through Friday evening for the watch.

* WINDS...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts near 65 mph today. West 35
  to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph Friday.

* 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. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-057>062-067-074-280100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170428T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
Stanton, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Alpine, and Fort Davis
219 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 /119 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be 
  alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose 
  control of your vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$
169 
WWUS74 KMAF 280116
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
816 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS THIS
EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

.Yet another upper level storm system is bringing strong winds to
the region. The Guadalupe Mountains will see the highest winds
through this evening before the winds diminish somewhat overnight. 
Strong winds are again expected tomorrow afternoon across the 
Guadalupe Mountains.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-057>062-067-074-280230-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170428T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
Stanton, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Alpine, and Fort Davis
816 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017 /716 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have begun to diminish across the area this evening, thus 
the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-280930-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170428T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0021.170428T1700Z-170429T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
716 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...This evening for the warning. Friday morning through 
  Friday evening for the watch. 

* WINDS...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts near 65 mph this evening. 
  West 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph Friday. 

* 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. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 3:15 AM MDTWind AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Loving, Martin and 3 more16 hr
Apr 27, 1:19 PM MDTHigh Wind WatchMAF15 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2017High Wind Warnings in Texas, 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.