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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 19, 2018, 2:08 PM CDT for 14 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 20, 2018, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2018, 2:08 PM CDT (19:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 20, 2018, 9:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 20, 2018, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Crane County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:07 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 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 27 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
- 3299 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 123 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
471 WWUS74 KMAF 191908 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 208 PM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...Strong winds expected through Guadalupe Pass tonight and Friday morning then across all of the Guadalupe Mountains Friday afternoon and evening... ...Very windy conditions Friday morning and Friday afternoon across the Permian Basin... .An upper level low will approach the area on Friday. Strong easterly winds will persist through Guadalupe Pass overnight and through Friday morning. The dryline will move through by afternoon turning winds to the west and increasing the Guadalupe Mountains. Also very windy conditions are expected across much of the Permian Basin as southeast winds increase with gusts of 40-45 mph. NMZ027-TXZ258-201130- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.180420T1800Z-180421T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.180420T0000Z-180421T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 108 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...This evening through Friday early evening. * WINDS...Tonight east 35 to 45 mph. Friday west 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ050-059>063-067>070-075-201130- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.180420T1400Z-180421T0000Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland- Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, and Fort Stockton 208 PM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 /108 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * TIMING...Friday morning until early evening. * WINDS...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. Local blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
2 follow-up statements
322 WWUS74 KMAF 200751 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 251 AM CDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...Strong winds expected through the Guadalupe Mountains today into this evening... ...Very windy conditions today across the Permian Basin and portion of the Trans Pecos... .A potent upper level low will approach the area today. Strong easterly winds will blow through Guadalupe Pass this morning. However the dryline will move through by afternoon turning winds to the west and increasing across the Guadalupe Mountains. Also very windy conditions are expected across much of the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos as southeast winds increase by this afternoon. NMZ027-TXZ258-210000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180421T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 151 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...This evening through Friday early evening. * WINDS...Tonight east 35 to 45 mph. Friday west 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ050-059>063-067>070-075-210000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.180420T1400Z-180421T0000Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland- Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, and Fort Stockton 251 AM CDT Fri Apr 20 2018 /151 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday morning until early evening. * WINDS...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. Local blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
694 WWUS74 KMAF 201824 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 124 PM CDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...Strong winds through the Guadalupe Mountains into this evening... ...Very windy conditions today across the Permian Basin and portion of the Trans Pecos... .A potent upper level low will approach the area today. The dryline moving east will turn winds to the west and increase across the Guadalupe Mountains. Also very windy conditions are expected across much of the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos as southeast winds increase by this afternoon. NMZ027-TXZ258-210200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180421T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 1224 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through Friday early evening. * WINDS...Today west 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. && $$ NMZ033-TXZ045-046-051-210100- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180421T0100Z/ Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Martin- Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Seminole, Lamesa, and Stanton 124 PM CDT Fri Apr 20 2018 /1224 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * TIMING...Until early evening. * WINDS...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. Local blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ050-059>063-067>070-075-210100- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180421T0100Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland- Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, and Fort Stockton 124 PM CDT Fri Apr 20 2018 /1224 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday morning until early evening. * WINDS...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. Local blowing dust will reduce visibility. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 3:33 AM CDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | 11 hr | |
| Apr 19, 2:08 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | 32 hr | |
| Apr 19, 2:49 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | MAF | 30 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.