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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 3, 2020, 5:16 AM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 3, 2020, 7:00 AM CST. It was in force for 27 hr. 1 report 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
- Feb 3, 2020, 5:16 AM CST (11:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 3, 2020, 7:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2020, 10:07 AM CST
- In force
- 27 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 11:20 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 9:40 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 S Pine Springs, TX |
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 00:00Z, 11.3 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
- 4020 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 43 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
545 WWUS74 KMAF 031116 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 516 AM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 TXZ271-032330- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200204T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0007.200203T1300Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0004.200205T0200Z-200205T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 416 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR GAP WINDS THROUGH GUADALUPE PASS... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-032330- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200204T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0007.200203T1300Z-200204T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 416 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-032330- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0003.200203T1200Z-200204T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.200203T1300Z-200204T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 516 AM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 /416 AM MST Mon Feb 3 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * 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. && $$ TXZ272-032330- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.200203T1300Z-200204T0000Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the city of Van Horn 516 AM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
4 follow-up statements
434 WWUS74 KMAF 032106 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 306 PM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 TXZ271-040915- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.200205T0200Z-200205T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 206 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-040915- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 206 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-040000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200204T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 306 PM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 /206 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
178 WWUS74 KMAF 040115 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 715 PM CST Mon Feb 3 2020 TXZ271-041200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.200205T0200Z-200205T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 615 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-041200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 615 PM MST Mon Feb 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
772 WWUS74 KMAF 040858 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 258 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 TXZ271-042100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.200205T0200Z-200205T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 158 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-041800- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 158 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Hiking should be delayed. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
903 WWUS74 KMAF 041607 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1007 AM CST Tue Feb 4 2020 TXZ271-050415- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.200205T0200Z-200205T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 907 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...From 7 PM MST this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Low flying light aircraft may experience severe turbulence near the mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-041715- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200204T1800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 907 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The high winds have subsided this morning. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 5:16 AM CST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Culberson | 33 hr |
| Feb 3, 5:16 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Culberson | 13 hr |
| Feb 3, 9:24 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 17 more | 18 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.