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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 17, 2018, 2:20 PM CDT for 17 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 18, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 17, 2018, 2:20 PM CDT (19:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 18, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2018, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Crane County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:25 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, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 10 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -383 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2669 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 142 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
835 WWUS74 KMAF 171920 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 220 PM CDT Sat Mar 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR LATE SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH THE EVENING FOR LOCATIONS ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE FROM TATUM TO PECOS TO ALPINE... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN SOUTH TO THE BIG BEND AND PRESIDIO VALLEY... .A strong upper trough will bring high winds and blowing dust to much of the area Sunday. The strongest winds will be across the Guadalupe Mountains and adjacent plains. Precautions to secure any loose objects should be taken now. NMZ027-TXZ057-258-181100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.180318T1500Z-180319T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0011.180318T1500Z-180319T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 220 PM CDT Sat Mar 17 2018 /120 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ MONDAY... * TIMING...Late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 45 to 65 mph with gusts to 80 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure any loose objects that may blow around in the wind. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside Monday. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ058-074-181100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.180318T1800Z-180319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0011.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos- Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis 220 PM CDT Sat Mar 17 2018 /120 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY... * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure any loose objects that may blow around in the wind. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ059-080-181100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.180318T1800Z-180319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ Loving-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Mentone and Marfa 220 PM CDT Sat Mar 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. 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. && $$ TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>069-075-079-081-181100- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell- Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos- Presidio Valley-Big Bend Area- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Big Bend NP, and Marathon 220 PM CDT Sat Mar 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ rhluchan
3 follow-up statements
057 WWUS74 KMAF 180854 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 354 AM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND VAN HORN HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MID EVENING FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS AND NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PERMIAN BASIN OF WEST TEXAS... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MID EVENING FOR THE SOUTHERN PERMIAN BASIN, STOCKTON PLATEAU, MARFA PLATEAU AND BIG BEND REGION OF WEST TEXAS... .A strong upper level storm system will bring high winds and blowing dust to much of the area today. Precautions to secure any loose objects should be taken now. TXZ045>048-050>053-059>062-182000- /O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0011.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving- Winkler-Ector-Midland- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, and Midland 354 AM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ057-258-182000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.180318T1500Z-180319T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 354 AM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 /254 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ MONDAY... * TIMING...Late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 45 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure any loose objects that may blow around in the wind. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside Monday. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ058-074-182000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos- Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Pecos, Alpine, and Fort Davis 354 AM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 /254 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure any loose objects that may blow around in the wind. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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. && $$ TXZ063-067>069-075-079>081-182000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.180318T1800Z-180319T0200Z/ Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau- Big Bend Area- Including the cities of Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon 354 AM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
775 WWUS74 KMAF 181954 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 254 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ MONDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS, REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, AND PORTIONS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE PRESIDIO VALLEY, MARFA PLATEAU, STOCKTON PLATEAU, AND PORTIONS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN... .A strong upper level storm system will bring high winds and blowing dust to much of the area today. These winds will diminish overnight. NMZ027-TXZ057-258-190600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180319T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 254 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 /154 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ MONDAY... * TIMING...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT Monday. * WINDS...Southwest to west 45 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure any loose objects that may blow around in the wind. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside Monday. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-058>062-074-190200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180319T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving- Winkler-Ector-Midland-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Alpine, and Fort Davis 254 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 /154 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ063-067>069-075-079>081-190200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0200Z/ Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau- Big Bend Area- Including the cities of Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon 254 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Until 9 PM this evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. 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. && $$
303 WWUS74 KMAF 190158 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 858 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ MONDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR... ...HIGH WIND WARNING EXPIRING FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, WESTERN LOW ROLLING PLAINS, REEVES COUNTY AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS, AND PORTIONS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN... ...WIND ADVISORY EXPIRING FOR THE PRESIDIO VALLEY, MARFA PLATEAU, STOCKTON PLATEAU, AND PORTIONS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN... .Very windy conditions will continue across the Guadalupe Mountains and Van Horn and the Highway 54 Corridor through the remainder of this evening. Elsewhere, winds have begun to decrease, with winds expected to remain below warning and advisory criteria. NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-058>062-074-190300- /O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180319T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Loving- Winkler-Ector-Midland-Davis/Apache Mountains Area- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Pecos, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Alpine, and Fort Davis 858 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 /758 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below warning criteria, thus, the warning has been allowed to expire. $$ TXZ063-067>069-075-079>081-190300- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0200Z/ Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau- Big Bend Area- Including the cities of Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon 858 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, thus, the advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ NMZ027-TXZ057-258-190600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180319T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Guadalupe Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 858 PM CDT Sun Mar 18 2018 /758 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ MONDAY... * TIMING...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT Monday. * WINDS...Southwest to west 45 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph. * IMPACTS...Secure any loose objects that may blow around in the wind. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside Monday. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2:20 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Howard and 6 more | 35 hr |
Nearby
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.