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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2:47 AM CST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio | 12 hr |
| Nov 23, 3:06 PM CST | High Wind Warning | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio | 30 hr |
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.