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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

May 4, 202024 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at May 4, 2020, 9:27 PM CDT for 24 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at May 5, 2020, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 4, 2020, 9:27 PM CDT (02:27 UTC)
In effect from
May 5, 2020, 12:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 5, 2020, 12:00 PM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 26 counties

Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:27 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, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2020-05-05Temperature 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 2020-05-05The 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
4963 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

940 
WWUS74 KMAF 050227
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
927 PM CDT Mon May 4 2020

TXZ279-280-282-050330-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200505T0200Z/
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, 
Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
927 PM CDT Mon May 4 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures will continue to fall after sunset, falling below
advisory thresholds.

$$

TXZ271-051430-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0029.200505T0900Z-200505T1700Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
827 PM MDT Mon May 4 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-272>274-276>278-
051430-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.200505T0500Z-200505T1700Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
927 PM CDT Mon May 4 2020 /827 PM MDT Mon May 4 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Tuesday.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
985 
WWUS74 KMAF 050842
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
342 AM CDT Tue May 5 2020

TXZ271-051700-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0029.200505T0900Z-200505T1700Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
242 AM MDT Tue May 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ075-082-270-275-279>282-051700-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200505T1700Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Pecos-
Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Chinati Mountains-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, 
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
342 AM CDT Tue May 5 2020 /242 AM MDT Tue May 5 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico and much of west Texas. 

* WHEN...Until noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-272>274-276>278-
051700-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200505T1700Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
342 AM CDT Tue May 5 2020 /242 AM MDT Tue May 5 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico and much of west Texas. 

* WHEN...Until noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Tuesday.

* 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
709 
WWUS74 KMAF 051705 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1205 PM CDT Tue May 5 2020

TXZ271-051900-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-200505T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0030.200505T1705Z-200505T1900Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
1105 AM MDT Tue May 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Pass.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM MDT this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-270-
272>282-051815-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200505T1700Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-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-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Queen, 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, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Dryden, Sanderson, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, 
Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
1205 PM CDT Tue May 5 2020 /1105 AM MDT Tue May 5 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below advisory level.

$$

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
May 5, 12:05 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningMAFCulberson115 min

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Wind Advisories in Texas, 2020Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2020Every wind advisory 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.