Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 9, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 26, 2017, 2:13 PM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 27, 2017, 7:00 AM MST. 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
- Feb 26, 2017, 2:13 PM MST (21:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 27, 2017, 7:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2017, 5:00 PM MST
- 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 21:16 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 12:00Z, 9.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3105 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 258 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 296 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
074 WWUS74 KMAF 262113 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 313 PM CST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY FOR THE EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, AND THE MARFA PLATEAU... .An approaching upper trough will result in gradually increasing winds through Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, southwest winds will increase in the Guadalupe Mountains, resulting in very windy conditions, mainly during the afternoon. Breezy conditions are also expected ion the Eddy County Plains and Van Horn and the Highway 54 Corridor. Tuesday, west winds will be even more pronounced, with high winds possible from the Guadalupe Mountains southeast to the Davis and Apache Mountains, as well as on the adjacent plains. NMZ027-TXZ258-271300- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.170227T1600Z-170227T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0009.170227T1400Z-170228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T0600Z-170301T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 213 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...From 7 AM to 5 PM MST Monday, and from Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Monday...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. Tuesday...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph becoming west and increasing to 45 to 65 mph with gusts to around 85 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday evening...West 40 to 60 mph with gusts to around 85 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.Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity. 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ057-271300- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.170227T1400Z-170228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1600Z-170301T0500Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 313 PM CST Sun Feb 26 2017 /213 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday, and from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Monday...Southwest 30 to 40 mphwith gusts to around 50 mph. Tuesday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ TXZ058-074-080-271300- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1800Z-170301T0400Z/ Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa 313 PM CST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving 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. && $$
2 follow-up statements
494 WWUS74 KMAF 270948 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 348 AM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST TODAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY FOR THE EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS... SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS...THE VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... AND THE MARFA PLATEAU... .An approaching upper trough will result in high wind today and Tuesday. Today southwest winds will result high wind across the Guadalupe Mountains with very windy conditions for the adjacent plains. Tuesday looks even windier with high wind possible from the Southeast New Mexico plains southward across the higher elevations to the Rio Grande. Wind speeds will decrease Tuesday evening as the upper trough passes over the region. NMZ027-TXZ258-272200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1200Z-170301T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0009.170227T1400Z-170228T0000Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 248 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Today and Tuesday. * WINDS... Today...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. Tuesday...Southwest 40 to 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph. * IMPACTS...Be especially careful driving in the mountainous areas as these winds will make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity. 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-TXZ057-272200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1600Z-170301T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.170227T1400Z-170228T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 348 AM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 /248 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Today and Tuesday. * WINDS... Today...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Tuesday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. 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. 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-272200- /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1600Z-170301T0600Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, and Lovington 248 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * TIMING...Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ TXZ058-074-080-272200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1600Z-170301T0600Z/ Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa 348 AM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving 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. && $$
121 WWUS74 KMAF 272045 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 245 PM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING FOR THE EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM MST TUESDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM CST /4 AM MST/ TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR THE EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL LEA COUNTY, REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR SOUTHERN LEA COUNTY, PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS AND PERMIAN BASIN, PRESIDIO VALLEY, AND BIG BEND AREA... .An approaching upper level storm system will result in high winds this afternoon and Tuesday across Southeast New Mexico and much of West Texas. This afternoon, high winds are occurring in the Guadalupe Mountains. Very windy conditions area also anticipated on the adjacent plains. Tuesday, as the upper level trough arrives, high winds in the Guadalupe, Davis, and Apache Mountains will spread out onto the adjacent plains. Very windy conditions are expected further east in the Western Low Rolling Plains and Permian Basin. Wind speeds will decrease Tuesday evening as the upper trough clears the region to the east. NMZ027-TXZ258-280945- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1200Z-170301T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0010.170228T0700Z-170301T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170228T0000Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 145 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM MST TUESDAY... * TIMING...Until 5 PM this afternoon, and from midnight tonight to 10 PM Tuesday. * WINDS...This afternoon...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Tuesday...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 70 mph increasing to 45 to 65 mph with gusts to around 90 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday evening...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts to around 85 mph. * IMPACTS...Be especially careful driving in the mountainous areas as these winds will make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity. 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-TXZ057-280945- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1600Z-170301T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0010.170228T1100Z-170301T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170228T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 245 PM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 /145 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM CST /4 AM MST/ TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * TIMING...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening, and from 5 AM CST /4 AM MST/ to PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday. * WINDS...This afternoon...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Tuesday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday evening...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving 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. 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ058-074-080-280945- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.170228T1600Z-170301T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0010.170228T1700Z-170301T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Pecos, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa 245 PM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 /145 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * TIMING...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Tuesday. * WINDS...Tuesday...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 to 70 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday evening...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045-046-050-051-059>062-067-079-081-280945- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.170228T1700Z-170301T0200Z/ Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Loving-Winkler- Ector-Midland-Ward-Presidio Valley-Big Bend Area- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Presidio, Big Bend NP, and Marathon 245 PM CST Mon Feb 27 2017 /145 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * TIMING...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 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. && $$ 44
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2:53 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | 14 hr | |
| Feb 26, 2:13 PM MST | High Wind Watch | MAF | 24 hr | |
| Feb 26, 2:13 PM MST | Wind Advisory | MAF | 27 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.