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High Wind Warning 29, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 23, 2018Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Nov 23, 2018, 2:51 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 24, 2018, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 23, 2018, 2:51 AM MST (09:51 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 24, 2018, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 25, 2018, 1:00 AM MST
In force
16 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 09:56 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, 9.9 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 00:00Z on 2018-11-23Temperature 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 2018-11-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 204 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
1440 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
204 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
217 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

034 
WWUS74 KMAF 230951
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
351 AM CST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM MST
SUNDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system moving through the region this
morning will result in high winds through the Guadalupe Mountains
for a couple of hours.  High winds will be possible again on 
Saturday as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-232200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0029.181124T1700Z-181125T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-181123T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
251 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 3 AM MST
Sunday.  The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.  

* TIMING...This morning...Until 5 AM MST.  Saturday...From 10 AM
  Saturday to 3 AM MST Sunday.  

* WINDS...This morning...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
  Saturday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph.
  Saturday night...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area.  Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle.  Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains.  Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity.  

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
258 
WWUS74 KMAF 231222
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
622 AM CST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM MST SUNDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.High winds are expected Saturday and Saturday night as strong 
winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-232200-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0029.181124T1700Z-181125T1000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
522 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 3 AM MST Sunday.  

* WINDS...Saturday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around
  65 mph. Saturday night...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around
  65 mph.  

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area.  Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle.  Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains.  Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity.  

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.

&&

$$
274 
WWUS74 KMAF 232012
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
212 PM CST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM MST SUNDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.High winds are expected Saturday and Saturday night as strong
winds mix down to the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.

NMZ027-TXZ258-241100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0029.181124T1700Z-181125T1000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
112 PM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 3 AM MST Sunday.

* WINDS...Saturday...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around
  60 mph. Saturday night...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around
  60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$
242 
WWUS74 KMAF 240951
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
351 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
MST SUNDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.High winds are expected today and tonight as strong winds mix 
down to the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.

NMZ027-TXZ258-242200-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0029.181124T1600Z-181125T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
251 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM MST Sunday.

* WINDS...Today...Southwest 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65
  mph. Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area.  Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle.  Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains.  Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity.  

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.

&&

$$
983 
WWUS74 KMAF 242016
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
216 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
MST SUNDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.High winds are expected today and tonight as strong winds mix
down to the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.

NMZ027-TXZ258-250430-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-181125T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
116 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM MST Sunday.

* WINDS...Today...Southwest 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 
  mph. Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$
714 
WWUS74 KMAF 242019
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
219 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST SUNDAY FOR THE 
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.High winds are expected today and tonight as strong winds mix
down to the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains.

NMZ027-TXZ258-250800-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-181125T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
119 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Through 1 AM MST Sunday.

* WINDS...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$

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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.