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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 22, 2019Dawson County, Gaines County, Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 22, 2019, 2:47 PM CST for Dawson County, Gaines County, Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 22, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2019, 2:47 PM CST (20:47 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 23, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Dawson County, TX, Gaines County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 23, 12:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Ssw Carlsbad, NM
Feb 23, 9:11 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 757 Nw Maljamar, NMCAPROCK RAWS CPPN5

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 116 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 12:00Z on 2019-02-22Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2019-02-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 154 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
1744 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

241 
WWUS74 KMAF 222047
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...STRONG WINDS LIKELY BEGINNING THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY 
FOR MOST OF WEST TEXAS AND ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

.A wind storm is expected to begin this evening in the higher 
terrain continuing into Saturday for the plains in wake of a fast
moving Pacific cold front. Areas of blowing dust will be 
possible along and north of I-20 throughout the day Saturday. 
Strong winds will diminish quickly late Saturday afternoon.

NMZ027-TXZ258-231130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.190223T0300Z-190224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.190223T0000Z-190224T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen and Pine Springs
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019 /147 PM MST Fri Feb 22 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through Saturday.

* WINDS...West 45 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Expect severe turbulence for low flying 
  light aircraft. High profile vehicles will be difficult to 
  control. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-231130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.190223T0600Z-190224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.190223T0300Z-190224T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Carlsbad, Otis, Whites City, Artesia, 
Atoka, Dayton, Caprock, Crossroads, Gladiola, McDonald, Tatum, 
Hobbs, Humble City, Knowles, Monument, Nadine, Buckeye, 
Lovington, Eunice, Oil Center, Bennett, and Jal
147 PM MST Fri Feb 22 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Late this evening through Saturday.

* WINDS...West 40 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. Expect severe turbulence for low flying light
  aircraft. High profile vehicles will be difficult to control. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ045-046-231130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.190223T1200Z-190224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.190223T0300Z-190224T0000Z/
Gaines-Dawson-
Including the cities of Fairview, Paynes Corner, Seminole, 
Higginbotham, Seagraves, Arvana, Friendship, Lamesa, Patricia, 
Pride, Punkin Center, and Sand
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through Saturday.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-074-231130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.190223T0300Z-190224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.190223T0300Z-190224T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Lobo, Van Horn, Alpine, Altuda, 
and Boracho
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019 /147 PM MST Fri Feb 22 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through Saturday.

* WINDS...West 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Expect severe turbulence for low flying 
  light aircraft. High profile vehicles will be difficult to 
  control. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ058-231130-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.190223T0300Z-190224T0000Z/
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Including the city of Pecos
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Late this evening through Saturday.

* WINDS...West 40 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. Expect severe turbulence for low flying light
  aircraft. High profile vehicles will be difficult to control.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-050>053-231130-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.190223T1200Z-190224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.190223T0600Z-190224T0000Z/
Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Mesquite, China Grove, Hudd, Andrews, 
Florey, Frankel City, Courtney, Grady, Lenorah, Stanton, Tarzan, 
Big Spring, Elbow, Fairview, Luther, South Haven, 
and Colorado City
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday.

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

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects
  which could be blown about by the wind. Motorists should
  exercise caution while driving. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ059>063-067>070-075-080-081-231130-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.190223T0600Z-190224T0000Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Pecos-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Pleasant Farms, 
Cotton Flat, Midland, Valley View, Warfield, Bigby Corner, 
Monahans, Thorntonville, Crane, McCamey, Midkiff, Rankin, Best, 
Big Lake, Stiles, Texon, Belding, Fort Stockton, Hovey, 
Casa Piedra, Shafter, Marfa, Panther Junction, Castolon, 
Chisos Basin, Lajitas, Study Butte, and Terlingua
247 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday.

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

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects
  which could be blown about by the wind. Motorists should
  exercise caution while driving. 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.

&&

$$

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2 follow-up statements
954 
WWUS74 KMAF 231057
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
457 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TODAY FOR MOST OF WEST TEXAS AND ALL OF 
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

.A wind storm is expected to continue into today for the mountains
and plains in wake of a fast moving Pacific cold front. Areas of 
blowing dust will be possible along and north of I-20 throughout 
the day today. Strong winds will diminish quickly late this 
afternoon.

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-046-057-058-074-258-232100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190224T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Fort Davis, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs
457 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 /357 AM MST Sat Feb 23 2019/

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

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* WINDS...West 45 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Expect severe turbulence for low flying 
  light aircraft. High profile vehicles will be difficult to 
  control. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-080-081-232100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190224T0000Z/
Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, 
Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
457 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. Motorists should 
  exercise caution while driving. 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.

&&

$$
381 
WWUS74 KMAF 231948
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
148 PM CST Sat Feb 23 2019

...STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY ACROSS MOST OF WEST TEXAS AND
ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

.A wind storm will continue this afternoon for the mountains and 
plains in wake of a fast moving Pacific cold front. Areas of 
blowing dust will be possible along and north of I-20. Strong 
winds will diminish quickly this evening.

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045-046-057-058-074-258-240000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190224T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Fort Davis, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs
148 PM CST Sat Feb 23 2019 /1248 PM MST Sat Feb 23 2019/

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

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* WINDS...West 40 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for 
  motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, 
  and tractor trailers. Expect severe turbulence for low flying 
  light aircraft. High profile vehicles will be difficult to 
  control. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-080-081-240000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190224T0000Z/
Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, 
Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, 
Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, and Marathon
148 PM CST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

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

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind. Motorists should 
  exercise caution while driving. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 22, 2:28 PM CSTRed Flag WarningMAFAndrews, Gaines28 hr
Feb 22, 2:47 PM CSTWind AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Borden, Crane, Ector, Glasscock, Howard and 10 more27 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2019High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.