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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 10, 20199 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 10, 2019, 4:15 AM CDT for 9 counties in Texas. It took effect at Apr 10, 2019, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2019, 4:15 AM CDT (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 10, 2019, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 11, 2019, 12:00 AM CDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:17 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

Del Rio, TX (KDLF), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 262 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, Del Rio, TX at 00:00Z on 2019-04-10Temperature 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, Del Rio, TX at 00:00Z on 2019-04-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3834 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

365 
WWUS74 KMAF 100915
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
415 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE 
MOUNTAINS AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS ABOVE 4800 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WIND WARNING TODAY THROUGH MID EVENING FOR THE SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO PLAINS, VAN HORN HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER TRANS 
PECOS, MARFA PLATEAU, CHINATI MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS 
FOOTHILLS, NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PERMIAN BASIN...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR
THE SOUTHEAST PERMIAN BASIN, LOWER TRANS PECOS, PRESIDIO
VALLEY, CENTRAL AND LOWER BREWSTER COUNTY AND CHISOS BASIN... 

.A strong upper level storm system will move across the central
Rockies into the western High Plains through tonight. Strong wind
fields associated with this system are expected to produce high 
winds across Southeast New Mexico and much of West Texas. 

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-102000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.190410T1200Z-190411T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.190410T0915Z-190411T2000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
415 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 /315 AM MDT Wed Apr 10 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Guadalupe Mountains...West to southwest 40 to 75 mph
  with gusts of 80 to 100 mph. Davis Mountains...West to southwest  
  35 to 55 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. 

* IMPACTS...This is a potentially dangerous wind event. People 
  driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider 
  postponing travel until the winds subside. Severe turbulence 
  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>053-059>063-067-272>276-278-
102000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.190410T1200Z-190411T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.190410T1500Z-190411T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, and Alpine
415 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 /315 AM MDT Wed Apr 10 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...


* TIMING...Wednesday morning through mid Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 
  to 75 mph. 

* IMPACTS...This is a potentially dangerous wind event. People 
  driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider 
  postponing travel until the winds subside. Severe turbulence 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ068>070-075-082-279>282-102000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.190410T1500Z-190411T0500Z/
Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, 
Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
415 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CDT TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Today through this evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
180 
WWUS74 KMAF 101938
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
238 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS ABOVE 4800 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WIND WARNING TODAY THROUGH MID EVENING FOR THE SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO PLAINS, VAN HORN HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, UPPER TRANS
PECOS, MARFA PLATEAU, CHINATI MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS
FOOTHILLS, NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PERMIAN BASIN...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE
SOUTHEAST PERMIAN BASIN, LOWER TRANS PECOS, PRESIDIO VALLEY,
CENTRAL AND LOWER BREWSTER COUNTY AND CHISOS BASIN...

.A strong upper level storm system is moving across the central 
Rockies into the western High Plains through tonight. This system
is producing high winds across Southeast New Mexico and much of 
West Texas.

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-272>276-278-
110300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190411T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, and Alpine
238 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 /138 PM MDT Wed Apr 10 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 
  to 75 mph. 

* IMPACTS...This is a potentially dangerous wind event. People 
  driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider 
  postponing travel until the winds subside. Severe turbulence 
  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-TXZ270-271-277-110300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190411T2000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
238 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019 /138 PM MDT Wed Apr 10 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Guadalupe Mountains...West to southwest 40 to 75 mph 
  with gusts of 80 to 100 mph. Davis Mountains...West to 
  southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. 

* IMPACTS...This is a potentially dangerous wind event. People 
  driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider 
  postponing travel until the winds subside. Severe turbulence 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ068>070-075-082-279>282-110300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190411T0500Z/
Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, 
Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
238 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
306 
WWUS74 KMAF 110517 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1217 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019

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

.A strong upper level storm system has moved east of the Rockies 
Mountains with associated high winds in the mountains.

TXZ068>070-075-082-279>282-110630-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190411T0500Z/
Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, 
Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
1217 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below advisory levels.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-111145-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190411T2000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
1217 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2019 /1117 PM MDT Wed Apr 10 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...West to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 mph.

* IMPACTS..High-profile vehicles difficult to control. Severe 
  turbulence 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
Apr 10, 4:15 AM CDTHigh Wind WarningMAFAndrews, Borden, Brewster, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 13 more39 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.