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High Wind Warning 45, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 14, 2020Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2020-11-14Temperature 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 2020-11-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 388 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 14, 3:13 AM CSTWind AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Borden, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 7 more15 hr
Nov 14, 3:23 AM CSTRed Flag WarningMAFAndrews, Culberson, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, Reeves and 2 more16 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.