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High Wind Warning 22, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 5, 2021, 2:20 PM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 6, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 3 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
- Apr 5, 2021, 2:20 PM CDT (19:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 15 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 19:26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1:52 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 W Pine Springs, TX | PINERY RAWS |
| Apr 6, 2:22 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | Pine Springs, TX | GUADALUPE NATIONAL PARK MESONET |
| Apr 6, 3:38 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 2 N Pine Springs, TX | GUADALUPE BOWL RAWS |
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, 7.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 753 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 194 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
453 WWUS74 KMAF 051920 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 220 PM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060730- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.210406T1600Z-210407T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0022.210406T1600Z-210407T0700Z/ 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 120 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-060730- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.210406T1600Z-210407T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 220 PM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021 /120 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson and Loving Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Tuesday to 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
420 WWUS74 KMAF 060801 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 301 AM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-062100- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0022.210406T1600Z-210407T0600Z/ 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 201 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * 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... Strong winds can cause power disruptions, hazards to trailers and high profile vehicles and blowing dust that can reduce visibility suddenly to near zero in areas where plowed fields exist. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ060-067-275-276-062100- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.210406T1600Z-210407T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County- Winkler-Ward-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Kermit, Monahans, and Marfa 301 AM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 /201 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern Lea Counties. In Texas, Winkler and Ward Counties, Chinati Mountains, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust will restrict visibility on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds can cause power disruptions, hazards to trailers and high profile vehicles and blowing dust that can reduce visibility suddenly to near zero in areas where plowed fields exist. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-062100- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.210406T1600Z-210407T0200Z/ 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 301 AM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 /201 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust will restrict visibility on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds can cause power disruptions, hazards to trailers and high profile vehicles and blowing dust that can reduce visibility suddenly to near zero in areas where plowed fields exist. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
552 WWUS74 KMAF 061910 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 210 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-070700- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210407T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 110 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 1 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-070200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210407T0200Z/ 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-Chinati Mountains-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 210 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 /110 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
500 WWUS74 KMAF 070205 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 905 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-070315- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210407T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine 905 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021 /805 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have dropped below criteria. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-070700- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210407T0700Z/ 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 805 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 1 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2:02 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 10 more | 31 hr |
| Apr 5, 2:15 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more | 31 hr |
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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.