Alert archive / Texas / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 9, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 18, 2020, 1:45 PM MDT for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 15 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 19, 2020, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020, 1:45 PM MDT (19:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2020, 6:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2020, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Howard County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 46 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
- 139 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -103 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1056 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 158 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 173 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
298 WWUS74 KMAF 181945 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 245 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-191200- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.200319T0500Z-200320T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.200319T0500Z-200320T0200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 145 PM MDT Wed Mar 18 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-191200- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.200319T1200Z-200320T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 245 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020 /145 PM MDT Wed Mar 18 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
2 follow-up statements
046 WWUS74 KMAF 190757 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 257 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-192200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 157 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>062-067-274-192200- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.200319T1500Z-200320T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving- Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, and Pecos 257 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020 /157 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-192200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.200319T1200Z-200320T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 257 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020 /157 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
363 WWUS74 KMAF 191913 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 213 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-200200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 113 PM MDT Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>062-067-272>274-200200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200320T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains- 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, Monahans, Van Horn, and Pecos 213 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020 /113 PM MDT Thu Mar 19 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1:45 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | Eddy | 30 hr |
| Mar 17, 7:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Upton | 45 min |
| Mar 17, 7:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | 51 min | |
| Mar 18, 3:22 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Glasscock | 38 min |
| Mar 18, 4:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Glasscock, Martin, Midland | 44 min |
| Mar 18, 4:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Borden, Howard | 46 min |
| Mar 18, 5:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Borden | 45 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.