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High Wind Warning 45, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Nov 14, 2020, 3:13 AM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 14, 2020, 7:13 AM CST. It was in force for 11 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
- Nov 14, 2020, 3:13 AM CST (09:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 14, 2020, 7:13 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 14, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 11 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 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
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 915 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 77 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 388 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 348 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
224 WWUS74 KMAF 140913 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 313 AM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0027.201114T1500Z-201115T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0045.201114T1500Z-201115T0000Z/ 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 213 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-067-272>274-150000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.201114T1500Z-201115T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, and Pecos 313 AM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 /213 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
957 WWUS74 KMAF 141313 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 713 AM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150000- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0045.201114T1313Z-201115T0000Z/ 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 613 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-067-272>274-150000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.201114T1500Z-201115T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, and Pecos 713 AM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 /613 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
472 WWUS74 KMAF 141853 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1253 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/ 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 1153 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside 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. && $$ TXZ047-051-052-061-062-150000- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/ Borden-Martin-Howard-Ector-Midland- Including the cities of Gail, Stanton, Big Spring, Odessa, and Midland 1253 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Borden, Martin, Howard, Ector and Midland Counties. * WHEN...Until to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-067-272>274-150000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, and Pecos 1253 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 /1153 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
318 WWUS74 KMAF 141919 CCA NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 119 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150000- /O.COR.KMAF.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 1219 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ047-051-052-061-062-150000- /O.COR.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/ Borden-Martin-Howard-Ector-Midland- Including the cities of Gail, Stanton, Big Spring, Odessa, and Midland 119 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Borden, Martin, Howard, Ector and Midland Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-067-272>274-150000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, and Pecos 119 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020 /1219 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 3:13 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 7 more | 15 hr |
| Nov 14, 3:23 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Andrews, Culberson, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, Reeves and 2 more | 16 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.