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High Wind Watch 23, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 22, 2018Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Nov 22, 2018, 2:51 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 24, 2018, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 22, 2018, 2:51 AM MST (09:51 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 24, 2018, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 23, 2018, 2:51 AM MST
In force
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 2018-11-22Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-11-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1219 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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464 
WWUS74 KMAF 220951
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
351 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system will move through the region
overnight, resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe
Mountains.  High winds will be possible again on Saturday in the
Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-222200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
251 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday.
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.  

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
  Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph.  Gusts up to 65 mph.  

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts
  of wind that may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
  Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme
  turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the
  vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for
  standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave 
  activity.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
185 
WWUS74 KMAF 221115
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
515 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR
WEST TEXAS EAST OF THE PECOS RIVER...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system will move through the region
overnight, resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe
Mountains.  High winds will be possible again on Saturday in the
Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-222200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
415 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday. 
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-221500-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.181122T1115Z-181122T1500Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, 
Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
515 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

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

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

* VISIBILITY...LOCALLY ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and allow
  additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and reduce 
  driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped on the 
  shoulders.

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.

&&

$$
350 
WWUS74 KMAF 221240
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
640 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR
ANDREWS, DAWSON, GAINES, AND LEA COUNTIES...

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR
LEA COUNTY, THE WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE PERMIAN BASIN...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.Dense fog is expected through mid morning, mainly east of the
Pecos. An upper level storm system will move through the region 
overnight, resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe 
Mountains. High winds will be possible again on Saturday in the 
Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-222200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
540 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday. 
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ045-046-050-221500-
/O.NEW.KMAF.ZF.Y.0001.181122T1240Z-181122T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1500Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, and Andrews
640 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Until 9 AM CST this morning. 

* Visibility...Locally one quarter mile or less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and allow
  additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and reduce
  driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped on the
  shoulders. Exposed surfaces may become slippery due to freezing
  fog.
  

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.

A Freezing 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. Also,
be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-221500-
/O.NEW.KMAF.ZF.Y.0001.181122T1240Z-181122T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1500Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal
540 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
Freezing Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM MST this
morning. A Dense Fog Advisory has also been issued. This Dense
Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 AM MST this morning. 

* TIMING...Until 8 AM MST this morning. 

* Visibility...Locally one quarter mile or less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and allow
  additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and reduce
  driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped on the
  shoulders. Exposed surfaces may become slippery due to freezing
  fog.

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.

A Freezing 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. Also,
be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-051>053-060>063-067>070-221500-
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1500Z/
Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
640 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* VISIBILITY...Locally one quarter mile of less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and 
  allow additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and 
  reduce driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped 
  on the shoulders. 

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.

&&

$$
637 
WWUS74 KMAF 221317
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
717 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR
ANDREWS, DAWSON, GAINES, AND LEA COUNTIES...

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR 
LOCATIONS ALONG AND EAST OF THE PECOS RIVER VALLEY AND INCLUDING
THE PERMIAN BASIN...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.Dense fog is expected last through mid morning, mainly east of 
the Pecos River Valley. Freezing Fog will effect portions of Lea
County in New Mexico, and the Northwest Permian Basin. An upper 
level storm system will move through the region overnight, 
resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe Mountains. High 
winds will be possible again on Saturday in the Guadalupe 
Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-222130-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
617 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday. 
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ058-059-075-082-221700-
/O.EXB.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
Eddy County Plains-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-
Pecos-Terrell-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Pecos, Mentone, Fort Stockton, Dryden, and Sanderson
717 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /617 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Dense
Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ this
morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally one quarter mile of less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and 
  allow additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and 
  reduce driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped 
  on the shoulders. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-221700-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-181122T1500Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, and Andrews
717 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /617 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

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

* TIMING...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* Visibility...Locally one quarter mile or less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and 
  allow additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and 
  reduce driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped 
  on the shoulders. Exposed surfaces may become slippery due to 
  freezing fog. 

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.

A Freezing 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. Also,
be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-051>053-060>063-067>070-221700-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
717 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* VISIBILITY...Locally one quarter mile of less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and 
  allow additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and 
  reduce driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped 
  on the shoulders. 

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.

&&

$$
294 
WWUS74 KMAF 221508
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
908 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR 
LOCATIONS ALONG AND EAST OF THE PECOS RIVER VALLEY AND INCLUDING 
THE PERMIAN BASIN...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.Dense fog is expected to last until late morning, along and  
east of the Pecos River Valley. An upper level storm system will 
move through the region overnight, resulting in high winds through
the Guadalupe Mountains. High winds will be possible again on 
Saturday in the Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to 
the surface.

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-221700-
/O.EXP.KMAF.ZF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-181122T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, and Andrews
908 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /808 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has cancelled the
Freezing Fog Advisory. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally one quarter mile of less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and allow 
  additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and reduce 
  driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped on the
  shoulders. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-222315-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
808 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday.
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. 
  Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts
  of wind that may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
  Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme 
  turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the 
  vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for 
  standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave 
  activity. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ047-048-051>053-058>063-067>070-075-082-221700-
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
Eddy County Plains-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Pecos, Mentone,
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, and Sanderson
908 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /808 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...

* VISIBILITY...Locally one quarter mile of less.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should drive with extreme caution and allow 
  additional travel time. Use low beam headlights and reduce 
  driving speed. Watch out for cars that may be stopped on the 
  shoulders. 

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.

&&

$$
030 
WWUS74 KMAF 221706
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1106 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system will move through the region 
overnight, resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe 
Mountains.  High winds will be possible again on Saturday in the 
Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-058>063-067>070-075-082-
221815-
/O.EXP.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Pecos, 
Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, and Sanderson
1106 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /1006 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Visibility is improving rapidly in most areas, with any
lingering dense fog following suit in the next hour.  Therefore,
the Dense Fog Advisory gas been allowed to expire.  

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-230115-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1006 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday. 
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$
732 
WWUS74 KMAF 221708 CCA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1108 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system will move through the region 
overnight, resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe 
Mountains.  High winds will be possible again on Saturday in the 
Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-058>063-067>070-075-082-
221815-
/O.COR.KMAF.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181122T1700Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Pecos, 
Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, and Sanderson
1108 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /1008 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Visibility is improving rapidly in most areas, with any
lingering dense fog following suit in the next hour.  Therefore,
the Dense Fog Advisory has been allowed to expire. 

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-230115-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1008 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday. 
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$
783 
WWUS74 KMAF 222054
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
254 PM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST
FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system will move through the region
overnight, resulting in high winds through the Guadalupe
Mountains.  High winds will be possible again on Saturday in the
Guadalupe Mountains as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-231100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.181123T0300Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
154 PM MST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Tonight...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday. 
  Saturday...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* WINDS...Tonight...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. Saturday...Southwest 25 to 45 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity. 

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.

&&

$$

70
034 
WWUS74 KMAF 230951
NPWMAF

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM MST
SUNDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.An upper level storm system moving through the region this
morning will result in high winds through the Guadalupe Mountains
for a couple of hours.  High winds will be possible again on 
Saturday as strong winds mix down to the surface.

NMZ027-TXZ258-232200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0023.181124T1500Z-181125T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0029.181124T1700Z-181125T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-181123T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
251 AM MST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 3 AM MST
Sunday.  The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.  

* TIMING...This morning...Until 5 AM MST.  Saturday...From 10 AM
  Saturday to 3 AM MST Sunday.  

* WINDS...This morning...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
  Saturday...Southwest 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph.
  Saturday night...West 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the high wind warning area.  Be alert to sudden 
  gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle.  Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains.  Pilots should be 
  alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain 
  wave activity.  

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Nov 22, 2:45 AM MST, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 22, 2:45 AM MST, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
345 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

.DISCUSSION...

WV imagery shows upper-lvl split flow has ended over West Texas and
Southeast New Mexico as yesterday's trough exits thru the MS Valley.
 In its place is a ridge moving out of the Rockies, followed by a
trough on the west coast.  At the sfc, light and variable winds and
radiational cooling are narrowing the T-Td spreads for possible fog
development later on.  However, sat imagery shows some high cloud
moving thru the ridge from the west coast trough that may retard
more widespread fog development than otherwise.

Ridging will be brief over the next 24 hours, but should allow temps
this afternoon to approach normal.  The aforementioned west coast
trough will move quickly east today, and move thru West Texas and
Southeast New Mexico tonight.  Leeside troughing on the Front Range
will veer sfc flow to SW-W as the trough moves thru.  The NAM shows
a modest mtn wave signature developing in the Guadalupes overnight,
enough to yield marginally high winds there, and so we've pulled the
trigger on a High Wind Warning there overnight.  This westerly
component will add a little downslope warming Fri, pushing temps
above normal during the afternoon.  Sat, zonal flow aloft follows
the trough, and afternoon temps should top out in the 70s most.
locations, for the warmest day this forecast.  Forecast soundings at
KGDP mix to around 800mb during the afternoon, where westerly flow
35-40kts is forecast. This should again yield marginally high winds
thru the Guadalupes, and we've gone ahead and issued a High Wind
Watch for then.

Sat night, a dry secondary trough will move thru the Central Plains.
Unfortunately, this one will be accompanied by a cold front, which
models bring thru KMAF at around 09Z Sun.  This will take highs
Sun/Mon into the 50s most areas.  Temps then warm back up to above-
normal by Wed under NW flow aloft.

The only other item of note in the extended continues to be a
shortwave moving thru the region sometime around the beginning of
next week.  However, long-range models continue to differ on both
the timing and placement of this feature.  The GFS, as is typical,
is fastest, and brings the trough thru the Big Bend area Sun night,
whereas the Canadian lags by a few hours and keeps all activity
south of the river.  Other models lag the trough until Mon night or
even later.  Because of this, and the fact that very little moisture
will be in place after Sat night's front, we've opted to keep the
grids dry.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     61  48  68  42 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                       62  44  68  39 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                         59  45  77  44 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton                  68  51  69  46 /   0   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass                 62  42  58  41 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                          61  41  65  38 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                          67  42  65  37 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport           61  47  69  43 /   0   0   0   0
Odessa                         62  47  69  42 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                           62  44  70  39 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...High Wind Warning from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday for
     Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

     High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening
     for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

TX...High Wind Warning from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Friday for
     Guadalupe Mountains.

     High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening
     for Guadalupe Mountains.

&&

12/44
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 22, 2:35 AM MST, 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
335 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075-
079>082-258-230945-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains-
335 AM CST Thu Nov 22 2018 /235 AM MST Thu Nov 22 2018/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Patchy fog is expected through mid morning across southeast New
Mexico and the Permian Basin of west Texas. A few locations could
see dense fog with visibility less than one mile at times.

A High Wind Warning is in effect tonight for the Guadalupe Mountains.
West winds of 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A High Wind Watch is in effect Saturday for the Guadalupe Mountains.
Southwest winds of 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
http://weather.gov/midland

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 22, 2:51 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningMAFEddy26 hr
Nov 22, 4:15 AM MSTDense Fog AdvisoryMAFEddy, Lea6 hr
Nov 22, 5:40 AM MSTFreezing Fog AdvisoryMAFLea2 hr

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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.