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High Wind Warning 34, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

December 30, 2018Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Dec 30, 2018, 2:52 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 30, 2018, 10:00 PM MST. It was in force for 14 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
Dec 30, 2018, 2:52 AM MST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 30, 2018, 10:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 31, 2018, 12:04 PM MST
In force
14 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 09:55 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 2018-12-30Temperature 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 2018-12-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 57 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
744 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
90 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

101 
WWUS74 KMAF 300952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY FOR MOST OF THE TRANS PECOS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY...

.Cold air and freezing fog are banked up against the mountains
this morning, resulting in low visibility and light ice accretion.
In addition, temperatures Saturday afternoon did not climb above 
freezing in many areas, and there was no melting of ice that 
formed Friday night.

An upper level storm system will move through West Texas and 
Southeast New Mexico tonight.  This will result in high winds in 
the Guadalupe Mountains, as well as the Davis and Apache Mountains
above 5000 feet.

NMZ027-TXZ258-302200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0029.181231T0500Z-181231T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
252 AM MST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Freezing Fog Advisory...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
  High Wind Warning...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.
  
* VISIBILITY...3 miles or less.

* ICE...New ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.

* WINDS...Tonight...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.
  Monday...West 35 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 60
  mph in the afternoon.

* Impacts...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be 
reduced with light ice accretion possible. If driving, slow down,
use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ074-302200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
352 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Freezing Fog Advisory...Until noon CST today. High 
  Wind Warning...From 11 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.  

* Visibility...3 miles or less.

* WINDS...Above 5000 feet...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around
  60 mph. Below 5000 feet...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 
  around 50 mph.  The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa 
  has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM 
  this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.  The High Wind Watch is no 
  longer in effect.  
* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-058-075-080-081-301800-
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Stockton, Marfa, 
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
352 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018 /252 AM MST Sun Dec 30 2018/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* TIMING...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* VISIBILITY...3 miles or less.

* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
621 
WWUS74 KMAF 300956 CCA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
356 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY FOR MOST OF THE TRANS PECOS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY...

.Cold air and freezing fog are banked up against the mountains
this morning, resulting in low visibility and light ice accretion.
In addition, temperatures Saturday afternoon did not climb above 
freezing in many areas, and there was no melting of ice that 
formed Friday night.

An upper level storm system will move through West Texas and 
Southeast New Mexico tonight.  This will result in high winds in 
the Guadalupe Mountains, as well as the Davis and Apache Mountains
above 5000 feet.

NMZ027-TXZ258-302200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0029.181231T0500Z-181231T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
256 AM MST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Freezing Fog Advisory...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
  High Wind Warning...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.
  
* VISIBILITY...3 miles or less.

* ICE...New ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.

* WINDS...Tonight...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.
  Monday...West 35 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 60
  mph in the afternoon.

* Impacts...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be 
reduced with light ice accretion possible. If driving, slow down,
use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ074-302200-
/O.COR.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.COR.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
356 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Freezing Fog Advisory...Until noon CST today. High 
  Wind Warning...From 11 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.  

* Visibility...3 miles or less.

* WINDS...Above 5000 feet...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around
  60 mph. Below 5000 feet...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around
  50 mph.
  
* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-058-075-080-081-301800-
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Stockton, Marfa, 
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
356 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018 /256 AM MST Sun Dec 30 2018/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* TIMING...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* VISIBILITY...3 miles or less.

* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
485 
WWUS74 KMAF 301003 CCB 
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
403 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY FOR MOST OF THE TRANS PECOS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS,
AS WELL AS THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

.Cold air and freezing fog are banked up against the mountains
this morning, resulting in low visibility and light ice accretion.
In addition, temperatures Saturday afternoon did not climb above 
freezing in many areas, and there was no melting of ice that 
formed Friday night.

An upper level storm system will move through West Texas and 
Southeast New Mexico tonight.  This will result in high winds in 
the Guadalupe Mountains, as well as the Davis and Apache Mountains
above 5000 feet.

NMZ027-TXZ258-302200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0029.181231T0500Z-181231T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
303 AM MST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Freezing Fog Advisory...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
  High Wind Warning...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.
  
* VISIBILITY...3 miles or less.

* ICE...New ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.

* WINDS...Tonight...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.
  Monday...West 35 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 60
  mph in the afternoon.

* Impacts...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be 
reduced with light ice accretion possible. If driving, slow down,
use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ074-302200-
/O.COR.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.COR.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
403 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT ABOVE 5000 FEET FROM 11 PM THIS 
EVENING TO 3 PM CST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Freezing Fog Advisory...Until noon CST today. High 
  Wind Warning...From 11 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.  

* Visibility...3 miles or less.

* WINDS...Above 5000 feet...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around
  60 mph. Below 5000 feet...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around
  50 mph.
  
* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-058-075-080-081-301800-
/O.EXT.KMAF.ZF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Stockton, Marfa, 
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
403 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018 /303 AM MST Sun Dec 30 2018/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* TIMING...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* VISIBILITY...3 miles or less.

* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult.  Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
340 
WWUS74 KMAF 302002
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
202 PM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS,
AS WELL AS THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

A strong upper level trough will move across New Mexico and West 
Texas tonight. This will result in high wind in the Guadalupe and
Davis Mountains starting tonight and continuing tomorrow.

NMZ027-TXZ074-258-312100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Alpine, Fort Davis, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs
202 PM CST Sun Dec 30 2018 /102 PM MST Sun Dec 30 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WIND...Guadalupes - West 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70
  mph. Davis - West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Ice on roadways, especially bridges will make travel 
  difficult. Ice on sidewalks and stairways will make for 
  slippery footing. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freezing Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced.  If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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.

&&

$$
338 
WWUS74 KMAF 302007
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
207 PM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS, AS WELL AS THE DAVIS AND APACHE MOUNTAINS ABOVE
5000 FEET...

A strong upper level trough will move across New Mexico and West
Texas tonight. This will result in high wind in the Guadalupe and
Davis Mountains starting tonight and continuing tomorrow.

NMZ027-TXZ074-258-311200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0034.181231T0500Z-181231T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Alpine, Fort Davis, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs
207 PM CST Sun Dec 30 2018 /107 PM MST Sun Dec 30 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WIND...Guadalupes - West 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 
  mph. Davis - 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. Aviation interests may experience localized but
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. 

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.

&&

$$
733 
WWUS74 KMAF 310952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/
THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, AS WELL AS THE DAVIS 
AND APACHE MOUNTAINS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR GUADALUPE PASS...

A strong upper level trough moving across the region this morning
is resulting in the Guadalupe Mountains, as well as the higher
elevations of the Davis and Apache Mountains.  These winds should
decrease early this afternoon.

TXZ258-312200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0030.190102T0000Z-190102T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181231T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
252 AM MST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...  
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR GUADALUPE PASS...

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

* TIMING...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* WINDS...Today...West 30 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. Tuesday 
  night...East 35 to 45 mph.

* Impacts...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers.  Aviation interests may experience 
  localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, 
  if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains.  

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 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ074-312100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181231T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Queen, Alpine, and Fort Davis
352 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 /252 AM MST Mon Dec 31 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT ABOVE 5000 FEET UNTIL 3 PM
CST /2 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon.

* WIND...Guadalupe Mountains...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts to
  around 70 mph. Davis and Apache Mountains above 5000 
  feet...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.  Below 5000 
  feet...West 25 to 35 mph.  

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers.  Aviation interests may experience 
  localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, 
  if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains.  

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.

&&

$$
110 
WWUS74 KMAF 311904
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
104 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS TODAY
CANCELLED...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR GUADALUPE PASS...

As the upper trough moves east wind speeds have dropped across the 
Guadalupe and Davis Mountains... therefore the warning was 
cancelled. However a strong front will blow through the area late 
tonight and Tuesday. This may result in high wind speeds through 
the Guadalupe Pass as the air is channeled through. A High Wind 
Watch remains in effect.

TXZ258-011200-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181231T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0030.190102T0000Z-190102T1500Z/
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
1204 PM MST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* TIMING...Tuesday night and early Wednesday..

* WINDS...Northeast 35 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 60 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ074-312015-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181231T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Queen, Alpine, and Fort Davis
104 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018 /1204 PM MST Mon Dec 31 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind speeds have dropped off and the High Wind Warning was
cancelled.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 29, 5:00 PM MSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryMAFEddy18 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2018High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.