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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 3, 2021Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 3, 2021, 1:42 PM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 11 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
Mar 3, 2021, 1:42 PM CST (19:42 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:46 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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 209 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 2021-03-03Temperature 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 2021-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 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
3089 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

809 
WWUS74 KMAF 031942
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
142 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-040745-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0009.210304T1600Z-210305T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0011.210304T1600Z-210305T0300Z/
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
1242 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
737 
WWUS74 KMAF 032012
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
212 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-041300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.210304T1600Z-210305T0300Z/
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
112 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
778 
WWUS74 KMAF 040803
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
203 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-042145-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.210304T1600Z-210305T0300Z/
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
103 AM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS... 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-272>274-276>278-042145-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.210304T1800Z-210305T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
203 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021 /103 AM MST Thu Mar 4 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO
7 PM CST /6 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 noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust could limit local visibility while traveling. 


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
070 
WWUS74 KMAF 041951
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
151 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210305T0300Z/
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
1251 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS... 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-272>274-276>278-050100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210305T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
151 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021 /1251 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust could limit local visibility while 
  traveling.

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

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2021High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.