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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 6, 2019Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 6, 2019, 2:24 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 6, 2019, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2019, 2:24 AM MST (09:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2019, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 7, 2019, 10:00 AM MST
In force
23 hr
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 09:29 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, 9.4 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 2019-02-06Temperature 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 2019-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 48 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2651 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
186 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

543 
WWUS74 KMAF 060924
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
324 AM CST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FOR THE GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS AND THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

...WIND ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE EDDY COUNTY NEW MEXICO
PLAINS, NORTHERN LEA COUNTY NEW MEXICO, AND MARFA PLATEAU...

.A strong upper level storm system will approach the region today
and tonight. High winds are likely with this system in the 
mountains and advisory level winds are also possible in portions 
of the adjacent plains this afternoon. 

TXZ057-061030-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0006.190206T1400Z-190207T1400Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
324 AM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 /224 AM MST Wed Feb 6 2019/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has cancelled the
High Wind Watch. 

Winds today will not be as strong as previously thought. 

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-062100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0006.190206T1400Z-190207T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0009.190206T1800Z-190207T0900Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
224 AM MST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
MST THURSDAY...


* TIMING...This afternoon and tonight. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 45 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. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ074-062100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0009.190206T1800Z-190207T0900Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
324 AM CST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT ABOVE 5000 FEET FROM NOON TODAY TO
3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon and tonight. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 TO 50 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. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-062100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0006.190206T1400Z-190207T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0005.190206T1800Z-190207T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
224 AM MST Wed Feb 6 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...This afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 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 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-TXZ080-062100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0005.190206T1800Z-190207T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Tatum and Marfa
324 AM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 /224 AM MST Wed Feb 6 2019/

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


* TIMING...This afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 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 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
851 
WWUS74 KMAF 062101
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
301 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING TONIGHT INTO TOMORROW MORNING FOR THE 
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND THROUGH LATE EVENING FOR THE DAVIS 
MOUNTAINS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

...WIND ADVISORY THROUGH LATE EVENING FOR THE EDDY COUNTY NEW 
MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHERN LEA COUNTY NEW MEXICO, VAN HORN AND HWY 54
CORRIDOR, AND MARFA PLATEAU...

.A strong upper level storm system will approach the region today
and tonight. High winds are likely with this system in the
mountains and advisory level winds are also possible in portions
of the adjacent plains this afternoon.

TXZ074-070300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190207T0300Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis
301 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 TO 50 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. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ258-071200-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190207T1500Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
201 PM MST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through tomorrow morning.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 50 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. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ057-070300-
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190207T0300Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
301 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 /201 PM MST Wed Feb 6 2019/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this
evening. 

* TIMING...This afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 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 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-TXZ080-070300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190207T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, and Marfa
301 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019 /201 PM MST Wed Feb 6 2019/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and early evening.

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

&&

$$
405 
WWUS74 KMAF 070340
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
940 PM CST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING INTO TOMORROW MORNING FOR THE GUADALUPE 
MOUNTAINS...

.A strong upper level storm system is passing over the region. 
High winds are expected to continue in the Guadalupe Mountains
into Thursday morning.

NMZ027-TXZ258-071100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190207T1500Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
840 PM MST Wed Feb 6 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Through tomorrow morning.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 40 to 50 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. 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.

&&

$$
706 
WWUS74 KMAF 070937
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
337 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING THROUGH MID THURSDAY MORNING FOR THE 
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...

.A strong upper level storm system is passing over the region.
High winds are expected to continue in the Guadalupe Mountains
through mid Thursday morning.

NMZ027-TXZ258-071500-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190207T1500Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
237 AM MST Thu Feb 7 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Through mid Thursday morning.

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

&&

$$
760 
WWUS74 KMAF 071458
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
858 AM CST Thu Feb 7 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10 AM MST FOR THE GUADALUPE 
MOUNTAINS...

.A strong upper level storm system passing over the region will
maintain strong winds through mid Thursday morning.

NMZ027-TXZ258-071700-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190207T1700Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
758 AM MST Thu Feb 7 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Through mid Thursday morning.

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

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile. 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. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 2:24 AM MSTWind AdvisoryMAF18 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2019High Wind Warnings in Texas, 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.