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High Wind Warning 22, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 26, 2020Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 26, 2020, 1:57 PM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 27, 2020, 7:26 AM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 4 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
Mar 26, 2020, 1:57 PM CDT (18:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2020, 7:26 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2020, 3:00 AM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:56 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
Mar 27, 4:47 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 844 S Pine Springs, TXGUADALUPE PASS ASOS - KGDP
Mar 27, 6:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 763 Nw Pine Springs, TXGUADALUPE BOWL RAWS - GDBT2
Mar 27, 8:48 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 71Pine Springs, TXGUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK MESONET
Mar 27, 8:52 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 W Pine Springs, TXPINERY RAWS - PSGT2

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, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 209 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 2020-03-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 352 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2020-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 116 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
352 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-377 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1612 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
191 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

736 
WWUS74 KMAF 261857
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
157 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-271000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0012.200327T1600Z-200328T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0022.200327T1600Z-200328T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1257 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 2 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Low flying aircraft may experience severe turbulence.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. Monitor the latest forecasts and 
warnings for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-277-271000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.200327T1800Z-200328T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, and Fort Davis
157 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2020 /1257 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY TO
1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn 
  and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, and Davis 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday to 1 AM CDT /midnight 
  MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
092 
WWUS74 KMAF 270720
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
220 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-272100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.200327T1600Z-200328T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
120 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-278-272100-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.200327T1800Z-200328T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Mentone, Pecos, and Alpine
220 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020 /120 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern 
  Lea Counties. In Texas, Loving County, and Reeves County 
  Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-277-272100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.200327T1800Z-200328T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, and Fort Davis
220 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020 /120 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern 
  Culberson County, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Davis 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
169 
WWUS74 KMAF 271226
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
726 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280030-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0022.200327T1226Z-200328T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
626 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Low flying aircraft may experience severe turbulence.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the 
windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-280030-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.200327T1500Z-200328T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
726 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020 /626 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT UNTIL 1 AM CDT 
/MIDNIGHT MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern 
  Culberson County, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Davis 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
802 
WWUS74 KMAF 271836
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
136 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280800-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-200328T0800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
1236 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Low flying aircraft may experience severe 
  turbulence.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-280600-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200328T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
136 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2020 /1236 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern 
  Culberson County, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Davis 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 1:57 PM CDTWind AdvisoryMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves35 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2020High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020

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.