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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

June 7, 20216 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this heat advisory at Jun 7, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT for 6 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jun 8, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 7, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT (19:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 8, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 8, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 205 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 205 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 2021-06-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 955 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 74 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
955 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-323 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2381 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

070 
WWUS74 KMAF 071900
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
200 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

TXZ277-279-280-282-080700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.210608T1800Z-210609T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210608T0200Z/
Davis Mountains-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
200 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 for the Mountain areas
  expected...Temperatures up to 105 for Central Brewster County...
  Temperatures up to 110 for Rio Grande...

* WHERE...Central Brewster and Lower Brewster Counties, Davis 
  Mountains, and Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...This afternoon until this evening and tomorrow afternoon
  and evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ278-080700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.210608T1800Z-210609T0200Z/
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the city of Alpine
200 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...Tomorrow afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ082-080200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210608T0200Z/
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
200 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures 105 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Central Brewster, Lower Brewster and Terrell Counties, 
  Davis Mountains, and Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
067 
WWUS74 KMAF 080242 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
942 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

TXZ277>280-282-081030-
/O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.210608T1800Z-210609T0200Z/
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
942 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 95 degrees in the mountains to 114
  degrees along the Rio Grande.

* WHERE...Central Brewster and Lower Brewster Counties including
  the Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains and adjacent foothills.

* WHEN...Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
662 
WWUS74 KMAF 080833
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
333 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

TXZ075-275-276-082100-
/O.EXA.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.210608T1800Z-210609T0200Z/
Pecos-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Fort Stockton and Marfa
333 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 95 in the mountains to 105 in Pecos
  County.

* WHERE...Pecos County, Chinati Mountains, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...This afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ277>280-282-082100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.210608T1800Z-210609T0200Z/
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
333 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 95 degrees in the mountains to 114 
  degrees along the Rio Grande.

* WHERE...Central Brewster and Lower Brewster Counties including 
  the Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains and adjacent foothills.

* WHEN...This afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
130 
WWUS74 KMAF 081900
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
200 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

TXZ275>280-282-090700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0200Z/
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
200 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 in the Davis and Chisos 
  Mountains...Temperatures up to 100 for the Marfa Plateau and 
  Central Brewster County...Temperatures up to 110 on the Rio 
  Grande...

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains Foothills and Chisos
  Basin, Chinati and Davis Mountains, and Central Brewster and 
  Lower Brewster Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ281-090700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0100Z/
Presidio Valley-
Including the city of Presidio
200 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Presidio Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ075-090200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0200Z/
Pecos-
Including the city of Fort Stockton
200 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 95 in the mountains to 105 in 
  Pecos County.

* WHERE...Pecos County, Chinati Mountains, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...This afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

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
Jun 6, 9:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFYoakum52 min
Jun 6, 10:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGaines63 min
Jun 6, 10:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor, Winkler66 min
Jun 6, 11:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFDawson, Gaines52 min
Jun 6, 11:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFDawson46 min
Jun 6, 11:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor, Midland48 min
Jun 7, 12:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBorden, Dawson60 min
Jun 7, 12:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBorden, Dawson, Scurry55 min
Jun 7, 1:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBorden, Scurry44 min
Jun 7, 3:15 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryMAFBrewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Terrell, Winkler18 hr

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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.