Alert archive / Texas / Freeze Warnings in 2021
Freeze Warning 9, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this freeze warning at Dec 6, 2021, 1:11 PM CST for Crane County, Reagan County, Upton County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 7, 2021, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2021, 1:11 PM CST (19:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 7, 2021, 2:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Crane County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Upton County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 65 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
- 1727 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 11 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
042 WWUS74 KMAF 061911 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 111 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 TXZ067-070715- /O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0004.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HZ.W.0003.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ Ward- Including the city of Monahans 111 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Ward County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ TXZ068>070-070715- /O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0004.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0009.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 111 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Crane, Upton and Reagan Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ TXZ047-048-052-059-060-274-070715- /O.NEW.KMAF.HZ.W.0003.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ Borden-Scurry-Howard-Loving-Winkler-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, and Pecos 111 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Borden, Scurry, Howard, Loving and Winkler Counties, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ TXZ271-070715- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0038.211207T1800Z-211207T2300Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 111 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 /1211 PM MST Mon Dec 6 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
2 follow-up statements
803 WWUS74 KMAF 070359 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 959 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 NMZ028-034-TXZ053-061>063-071200- /O.EXA.KMAF.HZ.W.0003.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea County-Mitchell-Ector-Midland- Glasscock- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Eunice, Jal, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, and Garden City 959 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 /859 PM MST Mon Dec 6 2021/ ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM CST /1 AM MST/ TO 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Southern Lea County. In Texas, Mitchell, Ector, Midland and Glasscock Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ TXZ047-048-052-059-060-067-274-071200- /O.CON.KMAF.HZ.W.0003.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ Borden-Scurry-Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, and Pecos 959 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Borden, Scurry, Howard, Loving and Winkler Counties, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ TXZ068>070-071200- /O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0009.211207T0800Z-211207T1400Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 959 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Crane, Upton and Reagan Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-071200- /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.A.0038.211207T1800Z-211208T0200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 859 PM MST Mon Dec 6 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain wave activity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TXZ271-071200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0038.211207T1800Z-211208T0200Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 959 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021 /859 PM MST Mon Dec 6 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
175 WWUS74 KMAF 070820 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-072115- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0038.211207T1800Z-211208T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0039.211209T1500Z-211211T0000Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 /120 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ028-034-TXZ047-048-052-053-059>063-067-274-071400- /O.CON.KMAF.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211207T1400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea County-Borden-Scurry-Howard- Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Eunice, Jal, Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, and Pecos 220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 /120 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021/ ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ TXZ068>070-071400- /O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211207T1400Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29. * WHERE...Reagan, Crane and Upton Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 1:54 AM CST | Freeze Watch | MAF | Crane, Reagan, Upton, Ward | 11 hr |
| Dec 6, 1:11 PM CST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Culberson | 13 hr |
| Dec 6, 1:11 PM CST | Hard Freeze Warning | MAF | Borden, Ector, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Midland and 5 more | 19 hr |
Nearby
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.