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High Wind Warning 24, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 20, 2021, 1:42 PM CDT for Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 20, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 16 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
- Apr 20, 2021, 1:42 PM CDT (18:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 20, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 21, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
County Culberson County, TX
The radar
The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 212 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:47 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
Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 212 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
- 2853 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
519 WWUS74 KMAF 201842 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 142 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021 TXZ050>053-201945- /O.CAN.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell- Including the cities of Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, and Colorado City 142 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH IS CANCELLED... Although it will be unseasonably cold Wednesday temperatures are expected to remain a few degrees above freezing. $$ TXZ271-211130- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.210421T0300Z-210421T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0024.210421T0200Z-210421T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 1242 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 8 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ045>048-211130- /O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden- Scurry- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, and Snyder 142 PM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021 /1242 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021/ ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ TO 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures of 28 to 32 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ to 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, and other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Allow a slow drip on faucets. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-211130- /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 1242 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hikers will need pack cold weather gear if spending the night in the mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
4 follow-up statements
511 WWUS74 KMAF 210704 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 204 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 TXZ271-211600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210421T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 104 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM MDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 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. 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. && $$ NMZ027-029-033-TXZ045>048-270-211400- /O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.210421T0900Z-210421T1400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea County- Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, and Guadalupe Mountains NP 204 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 /104 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021/ ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties, and Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, and Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
073 WWUS74 KMAF 211409 AAA NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 909 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 TXZ271-211600- /O.EXP.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210421T1600Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 809 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-029-033-TXZ045>048-270-211515- /O.EXP.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea County- Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, and Guadalupe Mountains NP 909 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 /809 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021/ ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Temperatures have risen above freezing late this morning. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
636 WWUS74 KMAF 211425 CCA NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 925 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 TXZ271-211600- /O.EXP.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/ /O.COR.KMAF.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210421T1600Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 825 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-029-033-TXZ045>048-270-211515- /O.EXP.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea County- Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, and Guadalupe Mountains NP 925 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 /825 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021/ ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Temperatures have risen above freezing late this morning. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
818 WWUS74 KMAF 211556 AAB NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1056 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021 TXZ271-211800- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210421T1800Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 956 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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 20, 2:08 AM CDT | Freeze Watch | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Dawson, Gaines, Howard, Martin and 2 more | 12 hr |
| Apr 20, 1:42 PM CDT | Freeze Warning | MAF | Borden, Culberson, Dawson, Gaines, Scurry | 19 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.