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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 20, 2018Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 4 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 20, 2018, 2:05 PM MST for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 3:00 AM MST. It was in force for 17 hr. 3 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 20, 2018, 2:05 PM MST (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 21, 2018, 3:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 21, 2018, 8:00 PM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Loving County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:05 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
Jan 21, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Sw Seagraves, TX
Jan 21, 10:39 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 514 Sw Carlsbad, NM
Jan 21, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 Nne Seminole, 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 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 109 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 2018-01-20Temperature 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 2018-01-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 130 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
3213 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

287 
WWUS74 KMAF 202105
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
305 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE 
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, REEVES COUNTY, AND THE WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, PECOS COUNTY,
THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN PERMIAN BASIN, AND THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING
PLAINS SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

.An upper level trough will pass over the region beginning late
tonight resulting in strong winds across much of the area. A very
tight pressure gradient will also contribute to the strong winds.

NMZ027-TXZ258-211100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0004.180121T1200Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0004.180121T1000Z-180122T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
205 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Late tonight through Sunday afternoon.

* WINDS...West 40 to 60 mph with gusts 65 to 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Low flying light aircraft may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>060-074-211100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Alpine, and Fort Davis
305 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018 /205 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO 6 PM
CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon CST /11 AM MST/ to
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in
effect. 

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-052-053-063-069-070-211100-
/O.EXA.KMAF.HW.A.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Borden-Scurry-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Colorado City, 
Garden City, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
305 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect Sunday afternoon. 

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS...These winds will 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.

&&

$$

TXZ080-211100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
305 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS...These winds will 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.

&&

$$

TXZ046-051-061-062-067-068-075-211100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Dawson-Martin-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Pecos-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Stanton, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Crane, and Fort Stockton
305 PM CST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS...These winds will 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
523 
WWUS74 KMAF 210913
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
313 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS 
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, AND THE WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN THIS AFTERNOON...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, PRESIDIO VALLEY,
BIG BEND, PECOS COUNTY, THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN PERMIAN BASIN, 
AND THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON...

.An upper level trough will pass over the region today resulting 
in strong winds across much of the area. The strongest winds are
expected across the mountains and adjacent plains. Blowing dust
is also likely this afternoon. High winds will diminish after 
sunset this evening.

NMZ027-TXZ258-212100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0004.180121T1000Z-180122T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
213 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West 40 to 60 mph with gusts around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Low flying light aircraft may experience 
  severe turbulence. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>060-074-212100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Alpine, and Fort Davis
313 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /213 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

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

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will 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>048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-080-212100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
and Marfa
313 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

* TIMING...This afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ079-081-212100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/
Presidio Valley-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Presidio, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
313 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind.

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
030 
WWUS74 KMAF 211923 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
123 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, AND THE WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN THIS AFTERNOON...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, PRESIDIO
VALLEY, BIG BEND, PECOS COUNTY, THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN PERMIAN
BASIN, AND THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH AND
EASTERN PERMIAN BASIN...

.An upper level trough will pass over the region today resulting
in strong winds across much of the area. The strongest winds are
expected across the mountains and adjacent plains. Blowing dust
is also likely this afternoon, especially across the northern
and eastern Permian Basin. High winds will diminish after sunset 
this evening.

NMZ027-TXZ258-220000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1223 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West 40 to 60 mph with gusts around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>060-074-220000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Alpine, and Fort Davis
123 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /1223 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

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

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles. 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. 

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-220000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0002.180121T1923Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, and Colorado City
123 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 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 6 PM CST this
evening. 

* TIMING...This afternoon.

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

* VISIBILITY...One half to one mile.

* Impacts.. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict 
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. Visibility will
change rapidly in short distances.

&&

$$

TXZ061>063-067>070-075-079>081-220000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Marfa,
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
123 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

* TIMING...This afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS... Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects
  which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These winds will make driving difficult for motorists
driving high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
558 
WWUS74 KMAF 212042
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
242 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, AND THE WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN THIS AFTERNOON...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, PRESIDIO
VALLEY, BIG BEND, PECOS COUNTY, THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN PERMIAN
BASIN, AND THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH AND
EASTERN PERMIAN BASIN...

.An upper level trough will pass over the region today resulting
in strong winds across much of the area. The strongest winds have
passed are slowly decreasing in most areas, but still strong wind
gusts are possible. Blowing dust is also likely, especially 
across the northern and eastern Permian Basin. High winds will 
diminish after sunset this evening.

NMZ027-TXZ258-220300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
142 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with a few gusts 65 to 70 mph in
  favored areas.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>060-074-220000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Alpine, and Fort Davis
242 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /142 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

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

* TIMING...Remainder of the afternoon.

* WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-220000-
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, and Colorado City
242 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* VISIBILITY...One half to one mile.

* Impacts.. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. Visibility will
change rapidly in short distances.

&&

$$

TXZ061>063-067>070-075-079>081-220000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Marfa,
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
242 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

* TIMING...Remainder of the afternoon.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS... Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other 
  objects which could be blown about by the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These winds will make driving difficult for motorists driving
high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
747 
WWUS74 KMAF 220009
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
609 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS 
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE 
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER 
TRANS PECOS, AND THE WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN THIS AFTERNOON...

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, PRESIDIO 
VALLEY, BIG BEND, PECOS COUNTY, THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN PERMIAN 
BASIN, AND THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON...

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FOR THE NORTH AND 
EASTERN PERMIAN BASIN...

.An upper level trough continues to move east of the area. High 
winds will diminish after sunset this evening.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-050-057>060-074-220115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Alpine, and Fort Davis
609 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 /509 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below high wind criteria...therefore the high
wind warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-220115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, and Colorado City
609 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below wind advisory criteria. Therefore the
Wind Advisory and the Blowing Dust Advisory have been allowed to
expire.

$$

TXZ061>063-067>070-075-079>081-220115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Marfa,
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
609 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below wind advisory criteria. Therefore the
Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-220300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
509 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 50 mph with a few gusts 65 to 70 mph in 
  favored areas. 

* IMPACTS...These winds will make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$
520 
WWUS74 KMAF 220304
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
904 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

.Winds have decreased this evening therefore the High Wind Warning
has been allowed to expire.

NMZ027-TXZ258-220415-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180122T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
804 PM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased this evening therefore the High Wind Warning
has been allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 2:26 PM MSTRed Flag WarningMAF28 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2018High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.