Alert archive / Texas / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 12:05 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | Culberson | 115 min |
Nearby
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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.