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High Wind Warning 38, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Oct 25, 2021, 4:22 AM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr. 1 report 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 25, 2021, 4:22 AM CDT (09:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 26, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 17 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 09:25 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 26, 5:16 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 5 S Pine Springs, TX |
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 00:00Z, 9.4 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
- 3442 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
361 WWUS74 KMAF 250922 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 422 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-252130- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0034.211026T1500Z-211027T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0038.211026T1500Z-211027T0900Z/ 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 322 AM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-252130- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0038.211026T1500Z-211027T0900Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 422 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 /322 AM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TUESDAY TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Tuesday to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
742 WWUS74 KMAF 251936 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 236 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 NMZ027-028-TXZ270>273-261115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.211026T1500Z-211027T0900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, and Van Horn 236 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 /136 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TUESDAY TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected in the mountains. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected in the plains. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eastern Culberson, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Tuesday to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-277-278-261115- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.211026T1500Z-211027T0900Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 236 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 /136 PM MDT Mon Oct 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TUESDAY TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern Lea Counties. In Texas, Loving County, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Tuesday to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
454 WWUS74 KMAF 260858 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 358 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ027-028-TXZ270>273-262100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.211026T1500Z-211027T0900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, and Van Horn 358 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 /258 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected in the mountains. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected in the plains. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eastern Culberson, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-277-278-262100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.211026T1500Z-211027T0900Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 358 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 /258 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Southern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, Davis Mountains, and Loving County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
715 WWUS74 KMAF 261946 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ028-TXZ272-273-270900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.211027T1500Z-211027T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211027T0800Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 /146 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TO 5 PM CDT /4 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 5 PM CDT /4 PM MDT/ Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-270800- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211027T0800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 146 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected in the mountains. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected in the plains. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eastern Culberson, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ277-270900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.211027T1500Z-211027T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.0003.211028T0900Z-211028T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-211027T0800Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the city of Fort Davis 246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For both Wind Advisories, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...The first Wind Advisory in effect until 3 AM CDT Wednesday, the second wind advisory in effect from 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. 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. && $$ TXZ276-270900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.211027T1500Z-211027T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.0003.211028T0900Z-211028T1400Z/ Marfa Plateau- Including the city of Marfa 246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-278-270900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.211027T1500Z-211027T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-211027T0800Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Pecos, and Alpine 246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 /146 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TO 5 PM CDT /4 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For both wind advisories, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern Lea Counties. In Texas, Loving County, and Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 5 PM CDT /4 PM MDT/ 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. && $$ TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-075-082-275-279>282-270900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.211027T1500Z-211027T2200Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell- Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos- Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin- Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 246 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 25, 2:36 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves | 36 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.