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High Wind Warning 37, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Oct 11, 2021, 1:39 PM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 12, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 2 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 11, 2021, 1:39 PM CDT (18:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 12, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 18 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 18:44 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 12, 11:51 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 S Pine Springs, TX | |
| Oct 12, 10:12 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | Pine Springs, TX | PINE SPRINGS MESONET MEASURED A 76 MPH WIND GUST. |
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, 6.7 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
- 2504 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
797 WWUS74 KMAF 111839 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 139 PM CDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-120800- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0033.211012T1200Z-211013T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0037.211012T1200Z-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 1239 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. * 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 wave 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>274-120800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.211012T1800Z-211013T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, and Pecos 139 PM CDT Mon Oct 11 2021 /1239 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast New Mexico Plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
828 WWUS74 KMAF 120834 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 334 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-122200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0037.211012T1200Z-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 234 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. * 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 wave 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>274-122200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.211012T1800Z-211013T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, and Pecos 334 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /234 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast New Mexico Plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
188 WWUS74 KMAF 121832 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 132 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-130600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-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 1232 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ TXZ046>048-051>053-062-063-069-070-130600- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.211012T2100Z-211013T0600Z/ Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Midland-Glasscock- Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Midland, Garden City, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 132 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>274-130200- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211013T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, and Pecos 132 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /1232 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southeast New Mexico Plains, Eastern Culberson, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Reeves County Plains, and Loving. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
073 WWUS74 KMAF 130205 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 905 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>274-130315- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211013T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, and Pecos 905 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /805 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have fallen below wind advisory criteria across Southeast New Mexico Plains, Eastern Culberson county, Van Horn and Highway 54 corridor, Reeves county plains and Loving county and thus the advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-130600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-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 805 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ TXZ046>048-051>053-062-063-069-070-130600- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211013T0600Z/ Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Midland-Glasscock- Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Midland, Garden City, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake 905 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 10:25 PM CDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | Culberson | 15 hr |
| Oct 11, 1:39 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MAF | Borden, Culberson, Dawson, Glasscock, Howard, Loving and 7 more | 35 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2021High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 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.