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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 10, 2018, 4:03 AM CST for Ector County, Midland County, Winkler County, Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 10, 2018, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 10 reports 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
- Jan 10, 2018, 4:03 AM CST (10:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 10, 2018, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 11, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Ector County, TX, Midland County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:00 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2:15 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 Wnw Artesia, NM | |
| Jan 10, 2:24 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Carlsbad, NM | |
| Jan 10, 3:10 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Sw Tatum, NM | MEASURED PEAK WIND GUST. |
| Jan 10, 3:50 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Sw Hobbs, NM | |
| Jan 10, 4:07 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Wink, TX | |
| Jan 10, 4:24 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Sw Carlsbad, NM | |
| Jan 10, 4:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Odessa, TX | SNAPPED POWER LINES ALONG SOUTH LOVING TRAIL IN WEST ODESSA. |
| Jan 10, 4:32 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Midland International A, TX | |
| Jan 10, 4:45 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Odessa, TX | POWER LINES SNAPPED NEAR UNIVERSITY AND ANDREWS HIGHWAY. |
| Jan 10, 4:51 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Odessa, TX |
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 00:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 85 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2914 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
537 WWUS74 KMAF 101003 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 403 AM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN ALONG AND WEST OF A LAMESA...MIDLAND...RANKIN LINE, THE TRANS PECOS REGION, AND MARFA PLATEAU... .A powerful upper level storm system will track over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico today resulting in some strong, possibly damaging, winds. TXZ069-101115- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0002.180110T1700Z-180111T0000Z/ Upton- Including the cities of McCamey and Rankin 403 AM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has cancelled the High Wind Watch. Although it will be windy today high winds are not expected. $$ NMZ029-033-034-102100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0002.180110T1700Z-180111T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0002.180110T1800Z-180111T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal 303 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Late this morning through this afternoon. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ057-074-102100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0002.180110T1700Z-180111T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0002.180110T1800Z-180111T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis 403 AM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 /303 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Late morning through the afternoon. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ258-102100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0002.180110T1500Z-180111T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0002.180110T1500Z-180111T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 303 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...This morning through Thursday morning. * WINDS...West 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 65 to 80 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Low flying light aircraft may experience severe turbulence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ058-080-102100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0002.180110T1700Z-180111T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.180110T1900Z-180111T0000Z/ Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Pecos and Marfa 403 AM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...This afternoon until early evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Loose objects will blown about. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$ TXZ045-046-050-051-059>062-067-068-075-102100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0002.180110T1700Z-180111T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.180110T1900Z-180111T0000Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- Crane-Pecos- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, and Fort Stockton 403 AM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...This afternoon through early evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$
5 follow-up statements
815 WWUS74 KMAF 102032 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 232 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN ALONG AND WEST OF A LAMESA... MIDLAND...RANKIN LINE, THE TRANS PECOS REGION, AND MARFA PLATEAU... .A powerful upper level storm system will track over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico today resulting in some strong, possibly damaging, winds. NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ057-074-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis 232 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 /132 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * IMPACTS...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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ258-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 132 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * TIMING...Through Thursday morning. * WINDS...West 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 65 to 80 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Low flying light aircraft may experience severe turbulence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ045-046-050-051-058>062-067-068-075-080-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos- Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Fort Stockton, and Marfa 232 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$
231 WWUS74 KMAF 102244 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 444 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MUCH OF THE PERMIAN BASIN THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN ALONG AND WEST OF A LAMESA... MIDLAND...RANKIN LINE, THE TRANS PECOS REGION, AND MARFA PLATEAU... .A powerful upper level storm system will track over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico today resulting in some strong, possibly damaging, winds. Areas of blowing dust will result in very low visibility down to 1 mile or less at times. NMZ033-034-110200- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.180110T2244Z-180111T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Central Lea County-Southern Lea County- Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal 344 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM MST this evening. * TIMING...Through early evening. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * Impacts...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. In addition, blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ NMZ028-029-TXZ057-074-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis 444 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 /344 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * IMPACTS...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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ258-110645- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 344 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * TIMING...Through Thursday morning. * WINDS...West 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 65 to 80 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Low flying light aircraft may experience severe turbulence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ045-046-050-051-059>062-067-068-075-110200- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.180110T2244Z-180111T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- Crane-Pecos- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, and Fort Stockton 444 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * Impacts...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. In addition, blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ TXZ047-052-063-069-070-110200- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.180110T2244Z-180111T0200Z/ Borden-Howard-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Gail, Big Spring, Garden City, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 444 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...Through early evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ TXZ058-080-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Pecos and Marfa 444 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$
133 WWUS74 KMAF 102251 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 451 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MUCH OF THE PERMIAN BASIN THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN ALONG AND WEST OF A LAMESA... MIDLAND...RANKIN LINE, THE TRANS PECOS REGION, AND MARFA PLATEAU... .A powerful upper level storm system will track over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico today resulting in some strong, possibly damaging, winds. Have expanded the High Wind Warning to include Wink, Odessa, and Midland. Areas of blowing dust will result in very low visibility down to 1 mile or less at times. TXZ060>062-110200- /O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0200Z/ Winkler-Ector-Midland- Including the cities of Kermit, Odessa, and Midland 451 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * Impacts...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. In addition, blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. 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. && $$ NMZ033-034-110200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0200Z/ Central Lea County-Southern Lea County- Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal 351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through early evening. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * Impacts...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. In addition, blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ NMZ028-029-TXZ057-074-110100- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis 451 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 /351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ258-110700- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * TIMING...Through Thursday morning. * WINDS...West 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 65 to 80 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Low flying light aircraft may experience severe turbulence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ045-046-050-051-059-067-068-075-110200- /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Loving-Ward-Crane-Pecos- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Mentone, Monahans, Crane, and Fort Stockton 451 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * Impacts...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. In addition, blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ TXZ047-052-063-069-070-110200- /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0200Z/ Borden-Howard-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Gail, Big Spring, Garden City, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 451 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through early evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph. * VISIBILITY...1/2 to 1 mile. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will greatly reduce visibility at times, making driving difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ TXZ058-080-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/ Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Pecos and Marfa 451 PM CST Wed Jan 10 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. * IMPACTS...These winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$
433 WWUS74 KMAF 110927 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 327 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 5 AM MST FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST UNTIL NOON CST FOR THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN THE PERMIAN BASIN, PARTS OF THE TRANS PECOS REGION INCLUDING THE MARFA PLATEAU... .An area of deep surface low pressure to east and an associated cold front will keep winds gusty through the morning. Patches of blowing dust will lower the visibility at times. NMZ027-TXZ258-111200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 227 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * TIMING...Through 5 AM MST this morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations. Low flying light aircraft may experience severe turbulence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ047-048-052-053-063-068>070-074-075-080>082-111800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.180111T1200Z-180111T1800Z/ Borden-Scurry-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan- Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area- Terrell- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Colorado City, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Alpine, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, Marathon, Dryden, and Sanderson 327 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon CST today. * TIMING... 6 AM to Noon CST. * WINDS...25 to 35 mph with a few higher gusts of 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Loose objects blown around. Low visibility. Difficult driving for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$
217 WWUS74 KMAF 111209 AAA NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 609 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST UNTIL NOON CST FOR THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN THE PERMIAN BASIN, PARTS OF THE TRANS PECOS REGION INCLUDING THE MARFA PLATEAU... .An area of deep surface low pressure to east and an associated cold front will keep winds gusty through the morning. Patches of blowing dust will lower the visibility at times. NMZ027-TXZ258-111315- /O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 509 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The wind has decreased below warning levels. $$ TXZ047-048-052-053-063-068>070-074-075-080>082-111800- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180111T1800Z/ Borden-Scurry-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan- Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area- Terrell- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Colorado City, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Alpine, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, Marathon, Dryden, and Sanderson 609 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * TIMING... 6 AM to Noon CST. * WINDS...25 to 35 mph with a few higher gusts of 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Loose objects blown around. Low visibility. Difficult driving for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. && $$
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 Jan 10, 3:33 AM CST, 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 3:33 AM CST, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
333 AM CST Wed Jan 10 2018
.DISCUSSION...
Water vapor imagery depicts a strong upper low INVOF SW AZ moving
e. Just e of said low models initialize a 115kt 3h jet that will
translate e this AM arriving across W TX around 18Z today.
Meanwhile a surface low will deepen in SE CO serving to tighten
MSLP gradient n of I-20. By 21Z today the mid/upper level trough
axis will be just to the w and 7h-5h OMEGA fields suggest there
will still be lift. Mid level winds veer strongly though between
21Z-24Z implying passage of the trough/onset of subsidence. In
general models have delayed and decreased today's wind potential
some. Still between 21Z-24Z 7h gradient tightens to near 80dam
with MSLP gradient 4mb/100-115nm. Even though MOS has trended
wind speeds down about 7KTS from 24hrs prior across the PB the GFS
soundings are still quite compelling for high winds, even across
the PB. As such we will upgrade to High Wind Warning across SE
NM/Upper Trans/Van Horn/GDP/Davis Mtns. Farther e into PB there
will be a narrower window for high winds, but by 00Z 45kt 85h
winds and 50-55kt 7h winds will cover much of the PB. As such we
will opt to include the parts of the PB in a wind advisory for now.
Recent dry spell will favor areas of BLDU. MSLP gradient will
stay tight into the night. As warning drops off across SE NM,
Davis Mtns and Van Horn area a follow-up advisory will likely be
needed. The surface low will move sewd into SW OK by 12Z/Thur with
attendant cold front shifting wind to n before 18Z/Thur, thus
much cooler Thur. Downslope winds will facilitate warm-up Fri, but
that won't last long as even colder air arrives early Sat AM.
Pattern then repeats with warmer wx Sun and another cold surge Mon
which may persist thru Wed.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
We have opted to cancel the watch as RHs will not be able to fall
below 20 pct. Instead we have issued a Fire Danger Statement. The
only fuel maps that are of interest are the NFDRS adjective maps
with high/very high fire danger forecast for today.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring 75 44 51 26 / 0 0 10 0
Carlsbad 68 44 54 29 / 20 0 10 0
Dryden 74 46 63 34 / 0 0 0 0
Fort Stockton 76 44 54 32 / 0 0 10 0
Guadalupe Pass 58 36 48 33 / 20 10 10 0
Hobbs 64 39 50 25 / 10 10 20 0
Marfa 69 36 52 23 / 0 0 10 0
Midland Intl Airport 73 43 53 26 / 0 0 20 0
Odessa 73 43 53 26 / 0 0 20 0
Wink 71 43 56 25 / 0 0 10 0
&&
.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...High Wind Warning from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday
for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.
High Wind Warning from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this
afternoon for Central Lea County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Southern Lea County.
TX...Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST this evening
for Andrews-Crane-Dawson-Ector-Gaines-Loving-Marfa Plateau-
Martin-Midland-Pecos-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Ward-Winkler.
High Wind Warning from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday
for Guadalupe Mountains.
High Wind Warning from noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5
PM MST/ this evening for Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Van
Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.
&&Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 9, 2:05 PM CST, 13 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 205 PM CST Tue Jan 9 2018 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075- 079>082-258-102015- 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- 205 PM CST Tue Jan 9 2018 /105 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2018/ This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast New Mexico, southwest Texas and western Texas. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY Strong winds are expected across the area Wednesday. A High Wind Watch is in effect Wednesday and Wednesday night for the Guadalupe Mountains with gusts near 80 mph, and Davis Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and southeast New Mexico plains with gusts 60 to 65 mph. In addition, a High Wind Watch is in effect Wednesday for much of the Permian Basin with gusts to around 50 to 60 mph. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will also be possible Wednesday across the Permian Basin, Western Low Rolling Plains, Trans Pecos, Davis Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Presidio Valley where a Fire Weather Watch is in effect. .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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 4:03 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Loving and 5 more | 14 hr |
| Jan 10, 4:44 PM CST | Blowing Dust Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 10 more | 3 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.