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High Wind Warning 48, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Dec 27, 2021, 2:55 AM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 62 hr. 8 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 27, 2021, 2:55 AM CST (08:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2021, 8:00 PM CST
- In force
- 62 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 08:52 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 27, 9:39 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Dec 28, 1:52 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 W Whites City, NM | AT BATDRAW RAWS. |
| Dec 28, 2:06 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 Ssw Carlsbad, NM | |
| Dec 28, 9:10 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Dec 28, 9:52 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 1 E Pine Springs, TX | AT THE PINERY RAWS. |
| Dec 28, 10:38 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 2 N Pine Springs, TX | AT THE BOWL RAWS. SEVERAL GUSTS ABOVE 70 MPH. |
| Dec 29, 9:38 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 N Pine Springs, TX | AT THE BOWL RAWS. |
| Dec 29, 2:37 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 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, 8.9 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
- 3453 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 71 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
868 WWUS74 KMAF 270855 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 255 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-272100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0043.211227T1400Z-211229T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0048.211227T1200Z-211229T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0044.211229T1700Z-211230T0000Z/ 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 255 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 /155 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, this morning through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, late Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
6 follow-up statements
782 WWUS74 KMAF 271945 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 145 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-281300- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0044.211229T0700Z-211230T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211229T0000Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 145 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021 /1245 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
281 WWUS74 KMAF 280858 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 258 AM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-282130- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0044.211229T0700Z-211230T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0000Z/ 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 258 AM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 /158 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * 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... Use caution if you must drive through parts of the Guadalupe Mountains. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
599 WWUS74 KMAF 282000 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 200 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-291100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0000Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 200 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 /100 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive through parts of the Guadalupe Mountains. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
261 WWUS74 KMAF 290338 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 938 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-291545- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0045.211230T1900Z-211231T0400Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0200Z/ 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 938 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 /838 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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. && $$ TXZ272-273-291545- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.211229T1400Z-211230T0000Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the city of Van Horn 938 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
114 WWUS74 KMAF 290756 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 TXZ272-290900- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.211229T1400Z-211230T0000Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the city of Van Horn 156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind advisory has been cancelled. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-292115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0045.211230T1900Z-211231T0400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 /1256 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive through parts of the Guadalupe Mountains. && $$ TXZ273-292115- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.211229T1400Z-211230T0000Z/ Eastern Culberson County- 156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. . PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
277 WWUS74 KMAF 291950 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 150 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-301100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0045.211230T1900Z-211231T0400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 150 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 /1250 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ today. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive through parts of the Guadalupe Mountains. && $$ TXZ273-300000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211230T0000Z/ Eastern Culberson County- 150 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2:55 AM CST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Culberson | 24 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.