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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 29, 20214 counties in Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 29, 2021, 2:17 PM CST for 4 counties in Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 16 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
Jan 29, 2021, 2:17 PM CST (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 30, 2021, 4:13 PM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Presidio County, TX

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 30, 1:47 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 78Ese Pine Springs, TX
Jan 30, 4:38 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 823 Nnw Pine Springs, TXMEASURED AT THE BOWL IN GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Jan 30, 10:47 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 84Pine Springs, TX
Jan 30, 10:58 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5816 Wnw Fort Davis, TXMEASURED AT WOLF DEN 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 215 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 2021-01-29Temperature 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 2021-01-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 78 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2325 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

949 
WWUS74 KMAF 292017
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
217 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-301015-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
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
117 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275-277-301015-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Fort Davis
217 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson 
  County, and Chinati and Davis Mountainses.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel 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>070-075-274-276-
278-301015-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210131T0000Z/
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-Reagan-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
217 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 /117 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* 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
230 
WWUS74 KMAF 300906
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
306 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-302130-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
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
206 AM MST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
  for low flying light aircraft. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275-277-302130-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Fort Davis
306 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson
  County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-274-276-
278-302130-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210131T0000Z/
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-Reagan-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
306 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 /206 AM MST Sat Jan 30 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Saturday.

* 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
420 
WWUS74 KMAF 302006
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
206 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-310000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
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
106 PM MST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275-277-310000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Fort Davis
206 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson 
  County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST today.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-274-276-
278-310000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
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-Reagan-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
206 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 /106 PM MST Sat Jan 30 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ today.

* 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
631 
WWUS74 KMAF 302213
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
413 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270>273-275-277-302315-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, Van Horn, and Fort Davis
413 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 /313 PM MST Sat Jan 30 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased across the area, but will remain gusty
through the afternoon.

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-274-276-
278-302315-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
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-Reagan-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
413 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 /313 PM MST Sat Jan 30 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased across the area, but will remain gusty
through the afternoon.

$$

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
Jan 29, 2:17 PM CSTWind AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 17 more26 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.