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High Wind Warning 16, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 11, 2018Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 11, 2018, 1:42 PM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 12, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 36 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2018, 1:42 PM MDT (19:42 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2018, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
36 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 19:39 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 13, 5:56 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Whites City, NMROAD SIGN BLOWN DOWN ONTO US HWY 62/180 BY ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2018-04-11Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 126 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1998 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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354 
WWUS74 KMAF 111942 CCA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
242 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS,
AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY
PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING FOR LEA COUNTY, THE TRANS PECOS, THE BIG BEND, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...

.An upper level low pressure system will approach West Texas and 
Southeast New Mexico Thursday and Friday. This will result in 
increasing winds Thursday, becoming even stronger on Friday, 
before subsiding Friday night as the system passes to the east.

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-258-121000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.180412T1300Z-180413T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T0100Z-180414T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
242 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018 /142 PM MDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ TO 8 PM
CDT /7 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ to 8 PM
CDT /7 PM MDT/ Thursday. 

* TIMING...Thursday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Mountains...Thursday...Southwest 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts to around 75 mph. Friday...West 50 to 70 mph with gusts 
  to around 95 mph. Plains...Thursday...Southwest 30 to 45 mph 
  with gusts to around 60 mph. Friday...West 30 to 45 mph with 
  gusts to around 70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave 
  conditions. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-075-081-121000-
/O.COR.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T1500Z-180414T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Winkler-Ward-Pecos-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
242 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018 /142 PM MDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening. 

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave 
  conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ080-121000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T1500Z-180414T0200Z/
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
242 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.

* IMPACTS...High 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.

&&

$$

TXZ058-074-121000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T0100Z-180414T0200Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
242 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph, gusts to
  85 mph in the Davis Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...High 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
322 
WWUS74 KMAF 112046
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
346 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS,
AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY
PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR LEA COUNTY, THE TRANS PECOS, THE BIG BEND, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...

.An upper level low pressure system will approach West Texas and
Southeast New Mexico Thursday and Friday. This will result in
increasing winds Thursday, becoming even stronger on Friday,
before subsiding Friday night as the system passes to the east.

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-258-121100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.180412T1300Z-180413T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T0100Z-180414T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
346 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018 /246 PM MDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/
TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Thursday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Mountains...Thursday...Southwest 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts to around 75 mph. Friday...West 50 to 70 mph with gusts 
  to around 95 mph. Plains...Thursday...Southwest 30 to 45 mph 
  with gusts to around 60 mph. Friday...West 30 to 45 mph with 
  gusts to around 70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave 
  conditions. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ058-074-121100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T0100Z-180414T0200Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
346 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph, gusts 
  to 85 mph in the Davis Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...High 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-075-080-081-121100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T1500Z-180414T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Winkler-Ward-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
346 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018 /246 PM MDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave 
  conditions. 

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.

&&

$$
258 
WWUS74 KMAF 121008
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54
CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, AS WELL AS THE
DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR LEA COUNTY, PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING
PLAINS, PERMIAN BASIN, MARFA AND STOCKTON PLATEAUS, AND BIG BEND
AREA...

.An upper level low pressure system will approach West Texas and
Southeast New Mexico today and Friday.  This will result in 
increasing winds Thursday, becoming even stronger on Friday, 
before subsiding Friday night as the system passes to the east.

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-258-122100-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T0100Z-180414T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0016.180412T1500Z-180414T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018 /408 AM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

* TIMING...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9
  PM MDT/ Friday.

* WINDS...Today...Mountains...Southwest 40 to 55 mph with gusts to
  around 75 mph. Plains...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to
  around 65 mph. Tonight...Mountains...Southwest 45 to 65 mph 
  with gusts to around 85 mph.  Plains...Southwest 30 to 45 mph 
  with gusts to 70 mph.  Friday...Mountains...West 45 to 65 mph 
  with gusts to around 90 mph.  Plains...West 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts to around 70 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers.  Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave 
  conditions.  

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.

&&

$$

TXZ058-074-122100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T0100Z-180414T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.180413T0500Z-180414T0300Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...from midnight tonight to 10 PM CDT Friday.

* WINDS...Tonight...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65
  mph.  Friday...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.  

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over the mountains
  due to dangerous mountain wave conditions.  

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.

&&

$$

TXZ045-050>053-061>063-068>070-122100-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T1100Z-180414T0300Z/
Gaines-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Seminole, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, and Big Lake
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph increasing to 60 
  mph in the afternoon.  

* IMPACTS...High 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-075-080-081-122100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T1100Z-180414T0300Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Winkler-Ward-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
and Marathon
508 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018 /408 AM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018/

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Mountains...West 30 to 50 mph. Plains...West 20 to 30
  mph. Gusts up to 55 mph increasing to 65 mph in the afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over the mountains
  due to dangerous mountain wave conditions.  

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.

&&

$$
186 
WWUS74 KMAF 122013
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
313 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 
CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING FOR REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, AS WELL AS 
THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING FOR LEA COUNTY, THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS, PERMIAN 
BASIN, MARFA AND STOCKTON PLATEAUS, AND BIG BEND AREA...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
FOR THE PRESIDIO VALLEY AND TERRELL COUNTY...

.An upper level low pressure system will continue to approach 
West Texas and Southeast New Mexico today and Friday. As this
system strengthens, already strong winds over the area this
afternoon will only increase tonight into Friday, before 
subsiding Friday night as the system passes to the east. Damaging
winds and blowing dust are likely across a large part of the area
Friday.

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-080-081-131145-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0014.180413T1100Z-180414T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0017.180413T1600Z-180414T0100Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
313 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018 /213 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 8 PM
CDT /7 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can 
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. 

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>048-131145-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0017.180413T1600Z-180414T0100Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, and Snyder
313 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-258-131145-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180414T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
313 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018 /213 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Now through Friday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...Mountains...Southwest 45 to 65 mph with gusts
  to around 85 mph. Plains...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to
  60 mph. Friday...Mountains...West 45 to 65 mph with gusts to 
  around 90 mph. Plains...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 
  70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over the Guadalupe
  Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave conditions. Take 
  action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or 
  lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, 
  down power lines and damage some structures.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ058-074-131145-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.180413T0500Z-180414T0300Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
313 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Tonight...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 
  65 mph. Friday...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the mountains due to dangerous mountain wave conditions. Take 
  action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or 
  lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, 
  down power lines and damage some structures.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ079-082-131145-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.180413T1600Z-180414T0100Z/
Presidio Valley-Terrell-
Including the cities of Presidio, Dryden, and Sanderson
313 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can 
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures.

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
739 
WWUS74 KMAF 130822
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
322 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE 
MOUNTAINS, DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS, EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, REEVES
COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 
CORRIDOR...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1000 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
UNTIL 800 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LEA COUNTY, THE WESTERN LOW 
ROLLING PLAINS, PERMIAN BASIN, MARFA AND STOCKTON PLATEAUS, AND 
BIG BEND AREA...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
FOR THE PRESIDIO VALLEY AND TERRELL COUNTY...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY AREAWIDE TODAY...

.The base of an upper level storm system will move over West 
Texas and Southeast New Mexico today.  Strong mid level winds 
associated with the system will mix down to the surface and result
in very strong to damaging winds over Southeast New Mexico and 
most of West Texas.  Blowing dust will accompany the strong winds
and drop visibility to one mile or less at times. 

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-258-132100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180414T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
322 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018 /222 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now until this evening.

* WINDS...Mountains...West 45 to 65 mph with gusts to around 90 
  mph.  Plains...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 70 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.
 
* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers.  Private pilots should avoid flying over the 
  Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave conditions. 
  Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose
  or lightweight outdoor objects.  The high winds can topple 
  trees, down power lines and damage some structures.

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 Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

TXZ058-074-132100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180414T0300Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
322 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...


* TIMING...Now until this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.

* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers.  Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the mountains due to dangerous mountain wave conditions. Take 
  action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or 
  lightweight outdoor objects.  The high winds can topple trees, 
  down power lines and damage some structures. 

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 Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-080-081-
132100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.180413T1200Z-180414T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.180413T1600Z-180414T0100Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Marfa,
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
322 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018 /222 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT/ 10 AM MDT/ 
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... 

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This morning through until this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.

* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers.  Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The 
  high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some 
  structures. 

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 Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

TXZ079-082-132100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.180413T1600Z-180414T0100Z/
Presidio Valley-Terrell-
Including the cities of Presidio, Dryden, and Sanderson
322 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This morning until this evening.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can 
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. 

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.

&&

$$
855 
WWUS74 KMAF 131837
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
137 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS... DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS... SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO 
PLAINS... THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 
CORRIDOR... WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS... PERMIAN BASIN... MARFA 
AND STOCKTON PLATEAUS... AND BIG BEND AREA......

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE PRESIDIO 
VALLEY AND TERRELL COUNTY...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY AREAWIDE TODAY...

.The base of an upper level through will move over West Texas and
Southeast New Mexico today. Strong mid level winds associated 
with the system will mix down to the surface and result in very 
strong to damaging winds over Southeast New Mexico and most of 
West Texas. Blowing dust will accompany the strong winds and drop 
visibility to one mile or less at times.

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-080-081-
140200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180414T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Marfa,
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
137 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018 /1237 PM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM
MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This morning through until this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.

* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The 
  high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some 
  structures. 

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 Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ057-258-140200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180414T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
137 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018 /1237 PM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM
MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now until this evening.

* WINDS...Mountains...West 45 to 65 mph with gusts to around 90 
  mph. Plains...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 70 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.

* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the Guadalupe Mountains due to dangerous mountain wave 
  conditions. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture 
  and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds 
  can topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. 

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 Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

TXZ058-074-140200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180414T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180414T0200Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis
137 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Now until this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* VISIBILITY...One mile or less at times in blowing dust.

* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Private pilots should avoid flying over 
  the mountains due to dangerous mountain wave conditions. Take 
  action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or 
  lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, 
  down power lines and damage some structures. 

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 Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

TXZ079-082-140100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180414T0100Z/
Presidio Valley-Terrell-
Including the cities of Presidio, Dryden, and Sanderson
137 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This morning until this evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can 
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. 

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 11, 11:34 AM MDT, 2 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 11:34 AM MDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1234 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

.DISCUSSION...

Please see the 11/18Z aviation forecast discussion below.

&&

.AVIATION...

Look for VFR conditions to prevail across all area terminals
through 12/18Z.  Gusty south to southwest winds this afternoon
will diminish a bit after sunset with the exception of KFST,
where southerly sustained winds around 15 kts are forecast.
Winds will veer to southwesterly around 15 kts by mid morning
and increase with gusts near 30 kts possible. Stronger westerly
to southwesterly winds along with the potential for localized
areas of MVFR conditions in blowing dust are possible after 18Z
Thursday.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 630 AM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

DISCUSSION...Please see 12Z Aviation Discussion below.

AVIATION...VFR conditions across the board thru the next 24
hours. Hi-res models indc a light southerly gradient this morning
becoming SW this afternoon as surface trough moves east. Winds
will be a little on the gusty side this afternoon. Winds will
decrease during the evening hours.

Strobin

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 415 AM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

.Friday Will Be A Particularly Dangerous Situation...

DISCUSSION...

WV imagery shows the upper ridge moving into the central CONUS,
courtesy of an approaching trough off the British Columbia coast.
As a result, NW flow aloft is transitioning to zonal over West
Texas and Southeast New Mexico. A leeside trough is developing
down the Front Range this AM, and will induce a westerly component
to sfc flow over the higher terrain later today. This, along
w/increasing thicknesses, will send temps soaring well-above
normal this afternoon, as well as bring about the first (and
least) of at least three rounds of critical fire weather over the
next few days. See fire wx discussion below for more details.

At around 06Z Thu, the aforementioned trough makes landfall on the
west coast, and quickly moves into the Rockies by 00Z Fri. As the
trough approaches, higher flow rounding the base of the trough
will begin developing a mtn wave signature over the Guadalupes
beginning Thu morning. Forecast soundings both at KGDP and on the
adjacent plains show mixing Thu afternoon to around 600mb, where
SW 40-50kt winds are forecast. These winds will abate somewhat
w/loss of mixing Thu night, but not much, and continue right thru
Fri as the trough arrives. Also, Thu night/Fri, these stronger
winds will move further east/south into Reeves Co./Davis Mtns. For
now, we will introduce a long-fused high wind watch to cover this
scenario. Further east, a dryline is forecast to sharpen up Thu
night, for a brief chance of convection se zones before quickly
moving east.

Friday, the Pac front arrives, taking thicknesses/afternoon temps
below normal. Despite this, the advection of single-digit Td and
consequent low RH will still yield a critical fire wx day.
Accompanying all of this will be BLDU Thu/Fri afternoons.

Fri night into the extended, NW flow aloft behind the trough will
transition to zonal Mon and back to SW Tue as the next trough
makes landfall. Temps rebound back above-normal by Monday.

FIRE WEATHER...

Will keep the Red Flag Warning going for this aftn and early evening
across the western areas. The combination of elevated to critical
Red Flag Threat Index (RFTI) values (extreme values in the Guadalupe
Mtns) and ERC-G percentiles in the 70th to 90th percentile this
afternoon are sufficient to continue the Red Flag Warning generally
west of a Tatum NM/Pecos TX/Lajitas TX line beginning 18Z and ending
at 02Z.

Conditions will relax a bit tonight and early Thursday morning as
southwesterly winds slacken and good (west) to excellent (southeast)
RH recovery occurs. Look for ERC-G values to remain in the 70th to
90th percentile and near critical to extreme RFTI values forecast
beginning around mid morning and persisting through the evening
hours Thursday. Overnight recovery Thursday night into Friday
morning will range from very poor across southeastern New Mexico to
fair over the lower Trans Pecos.

On Friday, we could be looking at a Particularly Dangerous
Situation. RH's are forecast to be in the single digits with very
strong westerly winds forecast...sustained winds could be in
excess of 50 kt (near 60 mph) in the Guadalupe Mountains. One hour
fuels will also be cured. RFTI's increase to HISTORICAL levels
near and in the Guadalupe Mountains on Friday with widespread
extreme RFTI's elsewhere. It can't be emphasized enough that
Friday looks to be a Particularly Dangerous Situation. Needless to
say Friday may be a very busy day firewise. Look for the current
watch to be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning as soon as today.

Strobin

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     61  95  61  75 /   0   0  10   0
Carlsbad                       60  92  52  68 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                         59  95  60  85 /   0   0  10   0
Fort Stockton                  66  95  59  77 /   0   0  10   0
Guadalupe Pass                 61  85  46  62 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                          55  89  51  67 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                          52  88  47  72 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport           62  95  61  74 /   0   0  10   0
Odessa                         61  95  60  73 /   0   0  10   0
Wink                           57  97  56  74 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Red Flag Warning until 8 PM MDT this evening for Guadalupe
     Mountains-Southeast Plains.

     Fire Weather Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening
     for Guadalupe Mountains-Southeast Plains.

     High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening for
     Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

TX...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening for
     Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Guadalupe Mountains-Loving-
     Marfa Plateau-Presidio Valley-Reeves County and Upper Trans
     Pecos-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

     Fire Weather Watch from Thursday morning through late Friday
     night for Andrews-Big Bend Area-Borden-Crane-Davis/Apache
     Mountains Area-Dawson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Guadalupe
     Mountains-Howard-Loving-Marfa Plateau-Martin-Midland-
     Mitchell-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Reagan-Reeves County and
     Upper Trans Pecos-Scurry-Terrell-Upton-Van Horn and Highway
     54 Corridor-Ward-Winkler.

     High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening for
     Guadalupe Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

     High Wind Watch from Thursday evening through Friday evening for
     Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Reeves County and
     Upper Trans Pecos.

&&

70/10/70
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 1:33 PM MDT, 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
233 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075-
079>082-258-121945-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains-
233 PM CDT Wed Apr 11 2018 /133 PM MDT Wed Apr 11 2018/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

 * Red Flag Warning in effect through 9:00 pm CDT /8:00 pm MDT/

Critical fire weather conditions are ongoing from the Guadalupe
Mountains and adjacent plains of southeastern New Mexico south
across the Davis Mountains and upper Trans Pecos regions of west
Texas and south across the Marfa Plateau and the Presidio Valley. A
Red Flag Warning remains in effect for these areas ending this
evening at 9:00 pm CDT /8:00 pm MDT/.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

 * High Wind Watch in effect for Thursday and Friday for the
   Guadalupe Mountains and the southeastern New Mexico plains
   southward across the upper Trans Pecos, Davis/Delaware Mountains,
   and the Marfa Plateau/Big Bend areas of west Texas.
 * Extremely critical fire weather conditions forecast areawide for
   Friday

On Thursday, look for critical fire weather conditions to develop
over the Guadalupe Mountains by mid morning and spread east and south
across much of west Texas and southeastern New Mexico. A fire weather
watch for these areas begins at 10:00 am CDT /9:00 am MDT/ Thursday.

Strong southerly to southwesterly winds are forecast to develop
during the morning hours Thursday across the Guadalupe Mountains and
the plains of southeastern New Mexico, with these winds spreading
south over portions of the upper Trans Pecos and the Davis Mountains
of west Texas. A high wind watch is in effect for these areas
beginning Thursday at 8:00 am CDT /7:00 am MDT/ and continuing
through Friday evening at 8:00 pm CDT /7:00 pm MDT/.

By Friday morning, expect extremely critical fire weather conditions
to develop by mid morning across all of west Texas and southeastern
New Mexico. This will be a particularly dangerous situation for fire
control. Historic fire weather conditions are possible over portions
of the upper Trans Pecos and the Davis and Delaware mountains
regions of west Texas. A fire weather watch is in effect beginning
Thursday morning and ending Friday evening for all of west Texas and
southeastern New Mexico. Confidence is high that this watch will be
upgraded to a Red Flag Warning either tonight or early Thursday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
http://weather.gov/midland

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 3:53 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchMAFEddy, Lea34 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.