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High Wind Warning 36, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Oct 9, 2021, 12:07 PM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 10, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 4 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
- Oct 9, 2021, 12:07 PM MDT (18:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 10, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 10, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- 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 18:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 12:04 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 5 S Pine Springs, TX | |
| Oct 10, 12:04 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Oct 10, 12:12 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | Pine Springs, TX | MEASURED AT PINE SPRINGS MESONET |
| Oct 10, 1:40 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 33 Ssw Caprock, NM |
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, 6.1 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
- 2702 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 141 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
326 WWUS74 KMAF 091807 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 107 PM CDT Sat Oct 9 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-101000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0032.211010T1200Z-211011T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0036.211010T1200Z-211011T0300Z/ 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 1207 PM MDT Sat Oct 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain waves. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. activity. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
4 follow-up statements
352 WWUS74 KMAF 100811 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 311 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-102100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0036.211010T1200Z-211011T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 211 AM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows, if flying in the vicinity of the Guadalupe Mountains. Pilots should be alert for standing wave clouds or other evidence of mountain waves. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>062-067-272>274-277-278- 102100- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.211010T1200Z-211011T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard- Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- 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, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 311 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /211 AM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ 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...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
170 WWUS74 KMAF 101545 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1045 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110300- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 945 AM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ048-053-063-068-069-110300- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ Scurry-Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton- Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, and Rankin 1045 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Scurry, Mitchell, Glasscock, Crane and Upton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>062-067-272>274-277-278- 110300- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard- Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 1045 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /945 AM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
457 WWUS74 KMAF 101802 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 102 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110300- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ 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 1202 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds turning northwest 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>069-272>274-277- 278-110300- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane- Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 102 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /1202 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
201 WWUS74 KMAF 110325 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1025 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-111530- /O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0033.211012T1200Z-211013T0600Z/ 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 925 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>069-272>274-277- 278-110430- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211011T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane- Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 1025 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /925 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have fallen below advisory criteria. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1:02 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | Eddy | 11 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2021High Wind Warnings in Texas, 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.