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High Wind Warning 46, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Dec 23, 2021, 1:05 PM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 23, 2021, 11:30 PM MST. It was in force for 43 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
- Dec 23, 2021, 1:05 PM MST (20:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 23, 2021, 11:30 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
- In force
- 43 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 20:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Dec 24, 7:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 E Pine Springs, TX | AT THE PINERY RAWS. |
| Dec 25, 3:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Dec 25, 4:38 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 79 | 2 N Pine Springs, TX | AT GUADALUPE BOWL RAWS. |
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, 8.1 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
- 3485 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
423 WWUS74 KMAF 232005 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 205 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-241300- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0041.211224T1800Z-211225T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0046.211224T1700Z-211226T0100Z/ 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 205 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 /105 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ FRIDAY TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Friday to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-241300- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.211224T1700Z-211225T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, and Van Horn 205 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 /105 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
5 follow-up statements
654 WWUS74 KMAF 240630 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1230 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 NMZ028-242200- /O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.211224T1700Z-211225T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0046.211224T1700Z-211225T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 1130 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-242200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0046.211224T0630Z-211226T0100Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 1230 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1130 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045-050-277-278-242200- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.211224T1700Z-211225T0200Z/ Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Fort Davis, and Alpine 1230 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1130 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Gaines and Andrews Counties, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Friday. * 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-273-242200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.211224T1700Z-211225T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, and Van Horn 1230 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1130 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
997 WWUS74 KMAF 241946 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 146 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-251300- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T1200Z-211227T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/ 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 CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1246 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NMZ028-250200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 1246 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-272-273-277-278-250200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Andrews-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine 146 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1246 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
722 WWUS74 KMAF 250209 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 809 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 NMZ028-250315- /O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 709 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Eddy County Plains have fallen below high wind criteria. $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-272-273-277-278-250315- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Andrews-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Andrews, Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine 809 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /709 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... These areas have fallen below wind advisory criteria. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-251415- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T1200Z-211227T0500Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 809 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /709 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
703 WWUS74 KMAF 250852 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 252 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-252200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T1200Z-211227T0500Z/ 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 252 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /152 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
030 WWUS74 KMAF 251952 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 152 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-261200- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T0900Z-211227T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 152 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /1252 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 1:21 AM MST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Eddy | 12 hr |
| Dec 23, 1:42 AM MST | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 11 hr |
| Dec 23, 1:02 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 32 hr |
| Dec 23, 1:05 PM MST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Eddy, Lea | 30 hr |
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.