High Wind Watch 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

Mar 14, 2021, 1:47 PM CDT (18:47 UTC)

In effect from

Mar 16, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT

Expired

Mar 15, 2021, 1:52 PM CDT

In force

Issued by

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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130 
WWUS74 KMAF 141847
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
147 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0013.210316T1600Z-210317T0800Z/
/O.CON.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
1247 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 55 mph with
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50 
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MDT Monday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 
  night.

* 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-TXZ272-273-277-278-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine
147 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1247 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>063-067>069-075-274>276-279-
280-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-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
147 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1247 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West 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

116 
WWUS74 KMAF 150351
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1051 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151200-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0013.210316T1600Z-210317T0800Z/
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
951 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wind speeds in the Guadalupe Mountains have fallen below
  high wind criteria and are expected to continue to decrease
  through the remainder of tonight. For the High Wind Watch on
  Tuesday, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph will 
  be possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* 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...

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

368 
WWUS74 KMAF 150715
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
215 AM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-152015-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0013.210316T1600Z-210317T0800Z/
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
115 AM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* 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...

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

441 
WWUS74 KMAF 151852
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
152 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-160700-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0013.210316T1600Z-210317T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0015.210316T1600Z-210317T0800Z/
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
1252 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 2 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.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-160700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0014.210316T1800Z-210317T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
1252 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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

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