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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 30, 2018Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 11 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Nov 30, 2018, 2:34 AM MST for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 11 counties in Texas. It took effect at Nov 30, 2018, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 30, 2018, 2:34 AM MST (09:34 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2018, 10:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 1, 2018, 3:00 AM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Crane County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:38 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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 58 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 2018-11-30Temperature 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 2018-11-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3688 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

442 
WWUS74 KMAF 300934
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
334 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE HIGHER
ELEVATIONS OF CULBERSON COUNTY...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE WESTERN PERMIAN
BASIN...TRANS PECOS...AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE BIG BEND...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FOR THE
DAVIS MOUNTAINS...

.Westerly winds will increase as an upper level storm system 
moves across the region. Strong winds will develop in the
Guadalupe Mountains and higher elevations in Culberson County
today with very windy conditions expected in the lower elevations
to the east. Isolated high winds may be possible this afternoon 
in the Davis Mountains above 6000 feet. Conditions will improve
tonight across most of the area with the exception of the
Guadalupe and Davis Mountains which will continue to be windy
through tonight.

TXZ057-302145-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0030.181130T1800Z-181201T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
334 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /234 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon CST /11 AM MST/ today
to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. 

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 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. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-302145-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
234 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 60 mph with gusts to 85 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. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ074-302145-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0025.181201T0000Z-181201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.181130T1800Z-181201T1200Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
334 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 AM CST
Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...This afternoon through tonight.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly 
  consider postponing travel across the highest elevations of 
  the Davis Mountains. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-058>062-067-068-075-080-081-
302145-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.181130T1800Z-181201T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Crane-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
Stanton, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, 
Crane, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
334 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /234 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. 

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the
  wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may
  cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
777 
WWUS74 KMAF 301654
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1054 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR CULBERSON AND EDDY COUNTY...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE WESTERN PERMIAN
BASIN...TRANS PECOS...AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE BIG BEND...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FOR THE
DAVIS MOUNTAINS...

.A strong west wind ahead of an upper level trough has begun to
increase across the Southeast New Mexico and Culberson county.
Very windy conditions will expand eastward across the Trans Pecos
and Permian Basin over the next few hours. The highest winds will
be in the Guadalupe Mountains and higher elevations of Culberson 
County. Wind speeds will also increase across the Davis Mountains.
Conditions will improve tonight across most of the area with the 
exception of the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains which will continue
to be windy through tonight.

NMZ028-010000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.181130T1800Z-181201T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0030.181130T1700Z-181201T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
954 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in 
  the wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which 
  may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-010000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0030.181130T1700Z-181201T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
1054 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /954 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 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. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-010100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
954 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 60 mph with gusts to 85 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. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-058>062-067-068-075-080-081-
010000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.181130T1700Z-181201T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, 
Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Fort Stockton, Marfa, 
Big Bend NP, and Marathon
1054 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /954 AM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in 
  the wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which 
  may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ074-010100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.181130T1700Z-181201T1200Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
1054 AM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through tonight.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly 
  consider postponing travel across the highest elevations of 
  the Davis Mountains. 

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.

&&

$$
642 
WWUS74 KMAF 301934
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
134 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE
DAVIS MOUNTAINS ABOVE 6000 FEET...

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE VAN HORN HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR UNTIL 5
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... 

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE EDDY COUNTY NEW MEXICO PLAINS UNTIL 5
PM MST...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE 
WESTERN AND CENTRAL PERMIAN BASIN...LEA COUNTY NEW MEXICO...TRANS
PECOS...MARFA PLATEAU AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE BIG BEND...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR THE EDDY COUNTY NEW MEXICO
PLAINS AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE BIG BEND...

.A strong west wind is expected across southeast New Mexico and
much of west Texas through late this afternoon. The highest winds
will be in the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains and higher 
elevations of Culberson County and the Eddy County New Mexico 
plains. Conditions will improve tonight across most of the area 
with the exception of the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains, Eddy 
County New Mexico plains and higher elevations of the Big Bend. 

TXZ074-011000-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0030.181130T2100Z-181201T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181130T2100Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
134 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT ABOVE 6000 FEET UNTIL 3 PM CST 
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through Saturday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly 
  consider postponing travel across the highest elevations of 
  the Davis Mountains. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-011000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1234 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 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. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-011000-
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.181201T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
1234 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the
  wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind and blowing
  dust which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 

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 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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-010000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
134 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /1234 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution. Be alert to
  sudden gusts of wind and blowing dust which may cause you to 
  lose control of your vehicle. 


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.

&&

$$

TXZ081-011000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP and Marathon
134 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the
  wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind and blowing
  dust which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-058>062-067-068-075-080-010000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181201T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, 
Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Fort Stockton, and Marfa
134 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /1234 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the
  wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind and blowing
  dust which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$
475 
WWUS74 KMAF 010012
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
612 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE
GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR THE EDDY COUNTY NEW MEXICO
PLAINS AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE BIG BEND...

.The strongest winds will be in the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains
overnight. Slightly lesser winds will occur in the Chisos 
Mountains and the Eddy County New Mexico plains tonight. 

NMZ028-011000-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
512 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in 
  the wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind and 
  blowing dust which may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-010115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
612 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /512 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Strong westerly winds are no longer expected. Therefore, the High
Wind Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-058>062-067-068-075-080-010115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181201T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, 
Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, Fort Stockton, and Marfa
612 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018 /512 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Westerly winds will decrease more this evening, but still be 15 to
25 mph in most places overnight. However, the Wind Advisory has 
been allowed to expire. |

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-011045-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T2100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
512 PM MST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 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. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ074-011045-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-181201T2100Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
612 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly 
  consider postponing travel across the highest elevations of 
  the Davis Mountains. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ081-011000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP and Marathon
612 PM CST Fri Nov 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise caution while driving in 
  the wind advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind and 
  blowing dust which may cause you to lose control of your 
  vehicle. 

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.

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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.