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High Wind Warning 33, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Jun 21, 2021, 2:53 AM CDT for Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Jun 21, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 12 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
- Jun 21, 2021, 2:53 AM CDT (07:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 21, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 12 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 07:54 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 00:00Z, 7.9 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
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -110 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4167 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 7 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
072 WWUS74 KMAF 210753 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 253 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 TXZ282-212000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HT.Y.0008.210621T1700Z-210622T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.EH.W.0003.210621T1700Z-210622T0200Z/ Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 253 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 116 expected. * WHERE...Lower Brewster County along the Rio Grande including Rio Grande Village, Castolon, and Lajitas. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. 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. && $$ TXZ271-212000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0029.210621T2100Z-210622T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0033.210621T1800Z-210622T0600Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 153 AM MDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas, mainly Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Consider another route. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ082-212000- /O.EXA.KMAF.HT.Y.0008.210621T1700Z-210622T0200Z/ Terrell- Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson 253 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Terrell County. * WHEN...From noon today 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. && $$ TXZ275>281-212000- /O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0008.210621T1700Z-210622T0200Z/ Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin- Presidio Valley- Including the cities of Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, and Presidio 253 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Temperatures up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains Foothills, Chisos Basin and Presidio Valley, Davis and Chinati Mountains, and Central Brewster County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
1 follow-up statement
051 WWUS74 KMAF 211926 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 226 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 TXZ282-220200- /O.CON.KMAF.EH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210622T0200Z/ Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 226 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 116 expected. * WHERE...Lower Brewster County along the Rio Grande including Rio Grande Village, Castolon, and Lajitas. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. 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. && $$ TXZ271-220600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210622T0600Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 126 PM MDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas, mainly Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Consider another route. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ082-275>281-220200- /O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210622T0200Z/ Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin- Presidio Valley- Including the cities of Dryden, Sanderson, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, and Presidio 226 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Temperatures up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains Foothills, Chisos Basin and Presidio Valley, Davis and Chinati Mountains, and Central Brewster County. * WHEN...From noon today 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 7:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Yoakum | 32 min |
| Jun 20, 7:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Andrews | 39 min |
| Jun 20, 9:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Gaines | 40 min |
| Jun 21, 2:53 AM CDT | Excessive Heat Warning | MAF | Brewster | 18 hr |
| Jun 21, 4:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Brewster | 62 min |
| Jun 21, 6:04 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Pecos | 3 hr |
| Jun 21, 6:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Brewster | 62 min |
| Jun 21, 6:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Presidio | 45 min |
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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.