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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 30, 2017

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2017, 3:52 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 30, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 30, 2017, 3:52 AM CDT (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

The text

As transmitted.

599 
WWUS74 KMAF 300852
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ 
THIS MORNING FOR THE GUADALUPE, DAVIS, AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, THE
VAN HORN/HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, GAINES COUNTY, CENTRAL AND NORTHERN
LEA COUNTY, AND THE MARFA PLATEAU...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE VAN HORN/HIGHWAY
54 CORRIDOR, THE MARFA PLATEAU, AND THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS...

.Cold air continues to filter into the area this morning behind a
strong cold front. Record cold temperatures are already occurring
across the area with freezing temperatures in some locations.
Temperatures will warm back above freezing by mid morning. The
strong storm system bringing down cold air will be responsible 
for increasing winds this afternoon across the Davis Mountains, 
Van Horn corridor, and the Marfa Plateau. These winds will 
diminish around sunset.

TXZ057-302330-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.170430T1800Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.170430T0900Z-170430T1400Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
352 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /252 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Freezing temperatures this morning and strong winds
  this afternoon.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 

* Temperature...28 to 32 degrees.

* Impacts...Take precautions to protects sensitive people, plants,
  and pets. Freezing temperatures can kill unprotected plants and
  result in damage to crops. Motorists should exercise caution
  while driving in the wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden
  gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
  vehicle. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely.  These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ033-TXZ045-301400-
/O.EXA.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.170430T0900Z-170430T1400Z/
Central Lea County-Gaines-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, and Seminole
352 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /252 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...This morning.

* TEMPERATURE...28 to 32 degrees.

* Impacts...Take precautions to protects sensitive people, 
  plants, and pets. Freezing temperatures can kill unprotected 
  plants and result in damage to crops. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely.  These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ074-080-302330-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.170430T1800Z-170501T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.170430T0900Z-170430T1400Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa
352 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING... 

* TIMING...Freezing temperatures this morning and strong winds
  this afternoon.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Temperature...28 to 32 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Take precautions to protects sensitive people, plants,
  and pets. Freezing temperatures can kill unprotected plants and
  result in damage to crops. Motorists should exercise caution
  while driving in the wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden
  gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
  vehicle. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely.  These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-029-TXZ258-301400-
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.170430T0900Z-170430T1400Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea County-
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Tatum, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
252 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...28 to 32 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Take precautions to protects sensitive people, 
  plants, and pets. Freezing temperatures can kill unprotected 
  plants and result in damage to crops. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely.  These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

rhluchan
2 follow-up statements
057 
WWUS74 KMAF 301833
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
133 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE VAN 
HORN/HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, THE MARFA PLATEAU, AND THE DAVIS 
MOUNTAINS...

.The strong upper level low that bought cold air to the region 
will bring increasing winds this afternoon across the Davis 
Mountains, Van Horn corridor, and the Marfa Plateau. These winds 
will diminish around sunset.  

TXZ057-074-080-010000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa
133 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /1233 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

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

* TIMING...Strong winds this afternoon. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.


* Impacts...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in 
  the wind advisory area. 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.

&&

$$
556 
WWUS74 KMAF 010009
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
709 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017

TXZ057-074-080-010115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170501T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa
709 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 /609 PM MDT Sun Apr 30 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have begun to decrease across the Advisory area, and while 
a few higher gusts may still be possible over the next hour or 
two, the overall trend will be for winds to continue to diminish.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 3:29 AM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFLoving17 hr

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