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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 23, 201713 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Feb 23, 2017, 3:48 AM CST for 13 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 23, 2017, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 23, 2017, 3:48 AM CST (09:48 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 23, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 23, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Crane County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Howard County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:49 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, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 23 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 2017-02-23Temperature 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 2017-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
4138 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
128 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

522 
WWUS74 KMAF 230948
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
348 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...High Wind Warning in effect for the Guadalupe Mountains this
morning through Friday afternoon...

...High Wind Warning in effect for the southeast New Mexico Plains
this morning through this evening...

...Wind Advisory in effect this afternoon for the Van Horn 
Highway 54 Corridor...Davis Mountains...Trans Pecos region and 
much of the Permian Basin...

.A strong upper level storm system will track across the central
Plains today. Wind speeds are expected to increase across much of
the region around mid morning, persisting through the afternoon
hours. Wind speeds should diminish below high wind and advisory
limits this evening however strong winds will continue across the
Guadalupe Mountains tonight through Friday mid-day.

NMZ028-029-033-034-232200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0007.170223T1800Z-170224T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0008.170223T1600Z-170224T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal
248 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-232200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.170223T1600Z-170224T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
248 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 
2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...9 AM MST / 10 AM CST Thursday to 2 PM MST / 3 PM CST 
  Friday. 

* WINDS...West winds 45 to 55 mph sustained. Gusts 65 to 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. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ045>047-050>052-057-058-232200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0007.170223T1800Z-170224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.170223T1800Z-170224T0000Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton,
Big Spring, Van Horn, and Pecos
348 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /248 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 32 to 38 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ059>062-067-068-074-075-232200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.170223T1800Z-170224T0000Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-
Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Crane, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Fort Stockton
348 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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
168 
WWUS74 KMAF 231847
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1247 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...High Wind Warning in effect for the Guadalupe Mountains tonight
through Friday afternoon...

...High Wind Warning in effect for the southeast New Mexico Plains
through late this afternoon...

...Wind Advisory in effect through early this evening for the Van
Horn Highway 54 Corridor...Davis Mountains...Trans Pecos region 
and much of the Permian Basin...

.A strong upper level storm system will track across the central
Plains late today. Very windy conditions are expected to persist 
through the afternoon hours. Wind speeds should diminish below 
high wind and advisory limits early this evening, however strong 
winds will continue across the Guadalupe Mountains tonight through
Friday mid-day.

NMZ028-029-033-034-240000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal
1147 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-240500-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1147 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Tonight through 2 PM MST / 3 PM CST Friday.

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 55 mph sustained. Gusts 60 to 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. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ045>047-050>052-057>062-067-068-074-075-240000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T0000Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton,
Big Spring, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Crane, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Fort Stockton
1247 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /1147 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
217 
WWUS74 KMAF 240007
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
607 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS INTO 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.Westerly winds have decreased over the plains of southeastern New 
Mexico and west Texas this evening.  Although wind speeds will be
slowest to decrease over southeastern New Mexico, winds should 
drop there around sunset also.  The High Wind Warning will 
continue in the Guadalupe Mountains tonight, Friday morning and 
Friday afternoon due to strong mid level winds persisting over the
region, and periodically mixing down to the surface. 

NMZ028-029-033-034-240115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal
507 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Westerly winds may still be 25-35 mph sustained over portions of 
southeastern New Mexico until around sunset.  Since wind speeds 
have decreased, and will decrease more by sunset, the High Wind 
Warning has been allowed to expire. 

$$

TXZ045>047-050>052-057>062-067-068-074-075-240115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T0000Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton,
Big Spring, Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Crane, Alpine, Fort Davis, and Fort Stockton
607 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 /507 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Westerly winds have decreased across west Texas, and will decrease 
more by sunset. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been allowed to 
expire.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-241100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170224T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
507 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Tonight through 2 PM MST / 3 PM CST Friday.

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 55 mph sustained. Gusts 60 to 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. 

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
Feb 23, 4:01 AM CSTFire Weather WatchMAFGaines, Pecos, Terrell24 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.