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High Wind Warning 16, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 21, 2021, 2:46 PM CDT for 8 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2021, 2:46 PM CDT (19:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 22, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 159 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 12:15 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Sw Carlsbad, NM | |
| Mar 22, 12:26 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Mar 22, 3:25 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | Tatum, NM | |
| Mar 22, 3:54 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | Pine Springs, TX | GUADALUPE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK MESONET |
| Mar 22, 4:38 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 2 N Pine Springs, TX | GUADALUPE BOWL AWOS |
| Mar 22, 4:51 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 79 | 5 S Pine Springs, TX | GUADALUPE PASS ASOS |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 158 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
- 2622 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 183 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 223 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
678 WWUS74 KMAF 211946 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-221000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.210322T0600Z-210323T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T0600Z-210323T0200Z/ 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 146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in this mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel until the winds subside. 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. Travel will be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-221000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 /146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-060>062-067>069-075-275-276- 279>282-221000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- Crane-Upton-Pecos-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 /146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * 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 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
2 follow-up statements
429 WWUS74 KMAF 220833 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 NMZ033-034-TXZ060-067-275-276-222045- /O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Winkler-Ward- Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Kermit, Monahans, and Marfa 333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Southern Lea Counties. In Texas, Winkler and Ward Counties, Chinati Mountains, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-222045- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/ 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 233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 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. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-222045- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson and Loving Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ048-053-063-070-082-222045- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ Scurry-Mitchell-Glasscock-Reagan-Terrell- Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, Garden City, Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson 333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Scurry, Mitchell, Glasscock, Reagan and Terrell Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ029-TXZ045>047-050>052-061-062-068-069-075-279>282-222045- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard- Ector-Midland-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Tatum, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Odessa, Midland, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
827 WWUS74 KMAF 221925 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 225 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 NMZ027-028-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-270>278-230200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains- Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine 225 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /125 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas from Eddy and Lea counties south to the Davis Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 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. && $$ NMZ029-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-068>070-075-082-279>282-230200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos- Terrell-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Tatum, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 225 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /125 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas including the western Permian Basin, Lower Trans Pecos, and Big Bend along the Rio Grande. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 21, 3:35 AM CDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves | 11 hr |
| Mar 21, 3:50 AM CDT | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Jeff Davis and 6 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 21, 2:28 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 12 more | 31 hr |
| Mar 21, 2:46 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 16 more | 30 hr |
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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.