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High Wind Warning 36, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

October 9, 2021Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 10, 12:04 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 845 S Pine Springs, TX
Oct 10, 12:04 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 84Pine Springs, TX
Oct 10, 12:12 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 78Pine Springs, TXMEASURED AT PINE SPRINGS MESONET
Oct 10, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5733 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-10-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-10-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 141 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 9, 1:02 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchMAFEddy11 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.