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High Wind Watch 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 7, 2018

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Nov 7, 2018, 3:52 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 8, 2018, 10:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Nov 7, 2018, 3:52 AM CST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2018, 10:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 8, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

The text

As transmitted.

727 
WWUS74 KMAF 070952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CST Wed Nov 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT FRO GUADALUPE PASS...

.A strong cold front will move through the area Thursday night.
This will result in a few hours of high gap winds through
Guadalupe Pass.

TXZ258-072200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0021.181109T0400Z-181109T1100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
252 AM MST Wed Nov 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night.

* WINDS...East 35 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous through the Pass.
  People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider
  postponing travel through Guadalupe Pass until the winds 
  subside.

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
476 
WWUS74 KMAF 072230
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
430 PM CST Wed Nov 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT FRO GUADALUPE PASS...

.A strong cold front will move through the area Thursday night.
This will result in a few hours of high gap winds through
Guadalupe Pass.

TXZ258-081000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0021.181109T0400Z-181109T1100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
330 PM MST Wed Nov 7 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night.

* WINDS...East 35 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous through the 
  Pass. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly 
  consider postponing travel through Guadalupe Pass until the 
  winds subside. 

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.

&&

$$
426 
WWUS74 KMAF 081000
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
400 AM CST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
MST FRIDAY FOR GUADALUPE PASS...

.A strong cold front will move through the area tonight. This 
will result in high gap winds through Guadalupe Pass.

TXZ258-082200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.181109T0400Z-181109T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0026.181109T0600Z-181109T1700Z/
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
300 AM MST Thu Nov 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM MST Friday.

* WINDS...East to northeast 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous through the 
  Pass.  People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly 
  consider postponing travel through Guadalupe Pass until the 
  winds subside.  

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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