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High Wind Watch 12, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Mar 13, 2021, 1:27 PM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 13, 2021, 1:27 PM CST (19:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2021, 1:56 AM CST
- In force
- 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 19:24 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 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
- 739 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -205 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 661 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 225 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.4
The text
As transmitted.
440 WWUS74 KMAF 131927 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 127 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-141000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ 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 1227 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...In effect until 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-141000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 127 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /1227 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory is in effect until this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-277-278-140000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/ 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 127 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /1227 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
302 WWUS74 KMAF 140003 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 603 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-141200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 503 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-141200- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 603 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /503 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-277-278-140300- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 603 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /503 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Southern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, Davis Mountains, and Loving County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
953 WWUS74 KMAF 140345 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 945 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-141300- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/ 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 845 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-141300- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 945 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /845 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
146 WWUS74 KMAF 140756 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021 NMZ028-TXZ272-273-142030- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0014.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021 /1256 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 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/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. 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. && $$ TXZ277-278-142030- /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0014.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/ Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Fort Davis and Alpine 156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-142030- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1100Z/ 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 1256 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>063-067>069-075-274>276-279- 280-142030- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0007.210314T1700Z-210315T0300Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines- Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland- Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Reeves County Plains- Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021 /1256 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:41 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio and 3 more | 24 hr |
| Mar 13, 3:41 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves | 16 hr |
| Mar 13, 2:56 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Crane, Ector | 49 min |
| Mar 13, 3:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Ector, Martin, Midland | 51 min |
| Mar 13, 3:35 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Ector, Midland, Upton | 40 min |
| Mar 13, 3:39 PM CST | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Crane, Ector, Martin, Midland, Upton | 51 min |
| Mar 13, 3:53 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Dawson | 52 min |
| Mar 13, 3:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, Midland, Upton | 52 min |
| Mar 13, 4:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Pecos, Upton | 50 min |
| Mar 13, 4:29 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Borden | 46 min |
| Mar 13, 4:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, Midland | 47 min |
| Mar 13, 4:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Glasscock, Midland, Pecos, Reagan, Upton | 49 min |
| Mar 13, 5:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Scurry | 38 min |
| Mar 13, 5:29 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Howard, Mitchell, Scurry | 46 min |
| Mar 13, 5:31 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Glasscock, Midland, Reagan, Upton | 44 min |
| Mar 13, 5:48 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Scurry | 42 min |
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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.