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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 23, 2018Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 23, 2018, 1:43 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 23, 2018, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 19 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
Feb 23, 2018, 1:43 AM MST (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 23, 2018, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 24, 2018, 6:00 PM MST
In force
19 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 08:48 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 206 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-02-23Temperature 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 2018-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2207 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

445 
WWUS74 KMAF 230843
NPWMAF

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

...A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN
PERMIAN BASIN THROUGH 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS 
LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY...

.Abundant moisture is returning to the Permian Basin this morning
allowing for dense fog to form. Visibilities will be restricted to
one quarter mile or less until mid morning when conditions
improve. 

A strong upper level storm system will move across the central 
Rockies and central Plains later today and Saturday. Strong winds
will develop in the Guadalupe Mountains as this system passes by 
to the north.

NMZ027-TXZ258-231630-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0006.180224T0600Z-180225T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0007.180224T0600Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
143 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 6 PM
MST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Late this evening into Saturday.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

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

&&

$$

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-068>070-231600-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FG.Y.0001.180223T0900Z-180223T1600Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, 
Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City,
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
243 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Dense
Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM CST this morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Less than one quarter of a mile.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should use low beam headlights this morning,
  reduce speed, and allow for extra travelling time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use
your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
098 
WWUS74 KMAF 232047
NPWMAF

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS 
LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY...

.A strong upper level storm system will move across the central 
Rockies and central Plains later today and Saturday. Strong winds 
will develop in the Guadalupe Mountains as this system passes by 
to the north.

NMZ027-TXZ258-241100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.180224T0600Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
147 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Late this evening into Saturday.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

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

&&

$$
026 
WWUS74 KMAF 240930
NPWMAF

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS 
THROUGH TODAY...

.A strong upper level storm system will move across the central
Rockies and central Plains today. Strong winds will develop in 
the Guadalupe Mountains as this system passes by to the north.

NMZ027-TXZ258-242130-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
230 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

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

* TIMING...through this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

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

&&

$$
472 
WWUS74 KMAF 241312
NPWMAF

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS
THROUGH TODAY...

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR PARTS OF WEST AND CENTRAL PERMIAN 
BASIN...
 
.A strong upper level storm system will move across the central
Rockies and central Plains today. Strong winds will develop in
the Guadalupe Mountains as this system passes by to the north.

Fog will dissipate around 9 AM as a cold front ushers drier air 
into the area.

NMZ027-TXZ258-241530-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
612 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

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

* TIMING...through this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

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

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ050-051-058>062-067>069-241500-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.180224T1312Z-180224T1500Z/
Southern Lea County-Andrews-Martin-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Upton-
Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Stanton, Pecos, 
Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
and Rankin
712 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 /612 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Dense
Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this
morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Around a quarter mile, even less at times.

* IMPACTS...Use extra caution at intersections and low beam 
  headlights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down 
leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
013 
WWUS74 KMAF 241503 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
903 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS
THROUGH TODAY...

.A strong upper level storm system will move across the central
Rockies and central Plains today. Strong winds will develop in
the Guadalupe Mountains as this system passes by to the north.

NMZ034-TXZ050-051-058>062-067>069-241615-
/O.EXP.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180224T1500Z/
Southern Lea County-Andrews-Martin-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Upton-
Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Stanton, Pecos, 
Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
and Rankin
903 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 /803 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

A cold front has moved through the area and the fog has 
dissipated.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-242315-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
803 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

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

* TIMING...through this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

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

&&

$$
511 
WWUS74 KMAF 242020
NPWMAF

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS
THROUGH TODAY...

.A strong upper level storm system has moved across the central 
Rockies and central Plains today. Strong winds have developed in 
the Guadalupe Mountains as this system passes by to the north.

NMZ027-TXZ258-250100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
120 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

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

* TIMING...through this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

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

&&

$$
471 
WWUS74 KMAF 250053
NPWMAF

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



NMZ027-TXZ258-250200-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
553 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Strong winds have decreased in the Guadalupe Mountains, so have
allowed the High Wind Warning to expire.  

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 1:43 AM MSTDense Fog AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 8 more7 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.