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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

May 16, 2017Loving County, Ward County, Winkler County, Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at May 16, 2017, 3:09 PM CDT for Loving County, Ward County, Winkler County, Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 16, 2017, 3:09 PM CDT (20:09 UTC)
Expired
May 17, 2017, 3:31 AM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Loving County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:15 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 123 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1494 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 119 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1494 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-80 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
755 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
5.2

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The text

As transmitted.

008 
WWUS74 KMAF 162009
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
309 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017

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

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR LOCATIONS
ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE FROM TATUM TO WINK TO THE BIG BEND...

.A strong upper level storm system will track just north of our 
area this evening and tonight. Strong west to southwest winds will
continue through tonight with this system before diminishing by 
morning. 

NMZ027-TXZ258-170600-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170517T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
209 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* TIMING...This afternoon through this evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest at 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ057>060-067-079-170400-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.170516T2009Z-170517T0400Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Presidio Valley-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, 
Kermit, Monahans, and Presidio
309 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017 /209 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving and 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.

&&

$$

TXZ074-080-081-170800-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.170516T2009Z-170517T0800Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
309 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest turning west at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving and 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
092 
WWUS74 KMAF 170428
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1128 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE 
MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR LOCATIONS ALONG 
AND WEST OF A LINE FROM TATUM TO WINK TO THE BIG BEND...

.A strong upper level storm system will track just north of our
area through tonight. Strong west to southwest winds will 
continue through tonight with this system before diminishing by 
morning.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ057>060-067-170900-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170517T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.170517T0428Z-170517T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, 
Kermit, and Monahans
1128 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017 /1028 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ 
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ Wednesday.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

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

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving and 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ079-170530-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170517T0400Z/
Presidio Valley-
Including the city of Presidio
1128 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Wind Advisory has been reissued until 3 AM MDT as windy 
conditions look to continue tonight.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-170900-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170517T0900Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1028 PM MDT Tue May 16 2017

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

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* WINDS...West to southwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 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. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ074-080-081-170900-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170517T0900Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
1128 PM CDT Tue May 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* WINDS...West to southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
 
* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving and 
  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.

&&

$$
281 
WWUS74 KMAF 170831
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
331 AM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE GUADLUPE MOUNTAINS CANCELLED...

...WIND ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR LOCATIONS ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE
FROM TATUM TO WINK TO THE BIG BEND...

.A cold front continued to push east away from the area early this
morning. Winds had diminished significantly behind this front. 

NMZ027-TXZ258-170945-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170517T0900Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
231 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds had diminished significantly behind a cold front this
morning. High winds are no longer expected.

$$

TXZ074-080-081-170945-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170517T0900Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
331 AM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds had diminished significantly behind a cold front. 

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ057>060-067-170945-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170517T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, 
Kermit, and Monahans
331 AM CDT Wed May 17 2017 /231 AM MDT Wed May 17 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds had diminished significantly behind a cold front. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 16, 4:06 AM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFAndrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 6 more18 hr
May 16, 4:46 AM CDTHigh Wind WarningMAF23 hr
May 16, 6:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFScurry26 min
May 16, 6:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBorden36 min

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.