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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 23, 201710 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 23, 2017, 5:38 AM CDT for 10 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 23, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2017, 5:38 AM CDT (10:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2017, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Borden County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Martin County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Terrell County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:36 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, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 52 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 2017-03-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 291 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -1 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
291 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-141 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2976 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 2:07 PM CDTFire Weather WatchMAFAndrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 13 more15 hr

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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.