Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1:43 AM MST | Dense Fog Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 8 more | 7 hr |
Nearby
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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.