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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 23, 202019 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Nov 23, 2020, 3:06 PM CST for 19 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 24, 2020, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 23, 2020, 3:06 PM CST (21:06 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 24, 2020, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 24, 2020, 9:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 21 counties

Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster 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, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:04 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 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 50 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 12:00Z on 2020-11-23Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2020-11-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 295 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
542 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
295 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
353 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

860 
WWUS74 KMAF 232106
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
306 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-240915-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0028.201124T1200Z-201125T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0047.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
306 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020 /206 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles through Guadalupe Pass should exercise extreme 
  caution. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, 
  especially downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ273-240915-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0028.201124T1200Z-201125T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Eastern Culberson County-
306 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, especially 
  downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>062-067-272-274>276-278-
240915-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
306 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020 /206 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 9 PM CST
/8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, especially 
  downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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

70
3 follow-up statements
350 
WWUS74 KMAF 232111 CCA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
311 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-240915-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0028.201124T1200Z-201125T0000Z/
/O.COR.KMAF.HW.W.0047.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
311 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020 /211 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles through Guadalupe Pass should exercise extreme 
  caution. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, 
  especially downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ273-240915-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0028.201124T1200Z-201125T0000Z/
/O.COR.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Eastern Culberson County-
311 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, especially 
  downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>062-067-272-274>276-278-
240915-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
311 PM CST Mon Nov 23 2020 /211 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 9 PM CST
/8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, especially 
  downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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

70
369 
WWUS74 KMAF 240912
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
312 AM CST Tue Nov 24 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-242300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0047.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
312 AM CST Tue Nov 24 2020 /212 AM MST Tue Nov 24 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 to 85 mph 
  expected in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. West winds 30 
  to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph expected in the Davis Mountains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Motorists driving high
  profile vehicles through Guadalupe Pass should exercise extreme
  caution. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile,
  especially downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ048-053-063-242300-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Scurry-Mitchell-Glasscock-
Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, and Garden City
312 AM CST Tue Nov 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Scurry, Mitchell and Glasscock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, 
  especially downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>062-067-272>276-278-
242300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.201124T1500Z-201125T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, 
Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
312 AM CST Tue Nov 24 2020 /212 AM MST Tue Nov 24 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, especially
  downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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
849 
WWUS74 KMAF 241940
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
140 PM CST Tue Nov 24 2020

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-250300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0047.000000T0000Z-201125T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
140 PM CST Tue Nov 24 2020 /1240 PM MST Tue Nov 24 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 to 85 mph 
  expected in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. West winds 
  30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph expected in the Davis 
  Mountains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Aviation interests may experience localized but 
  extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in 
  the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert 
  for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave 
  activity.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-272>276-278-
250300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201125T0300Z/
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-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of 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, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, and Alpine
140 PM CST Tue Nov 24 2020 /1240 PM MST Tue Nov 24 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below a mile, 
  especially downwind of plowed fields and construction sites.

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 23, 2:47 AM CSTHigh Wind WatchMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio12 hr
Nov 23, 3:06 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio30 hr

Nearby

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.