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High Wind Watch 16, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 26, 2021Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Mar 26, 2021, 12:48 PM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 27, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 12:48 PM MDT (18:48 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 2:45 AM MDT
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 18:53 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, 6.8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-03-26Temperature 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 2021-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 364 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2745 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
364 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
399 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

975 
WWUS74 KMAF 261848
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
148 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-271200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0016.210327T1800Z-210328T0300Z/
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
1248 PM MDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could 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
2 follow-up statements
990 
WWUS74 KMAF 261917
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
217 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-270730-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.210326T1917Z-210327T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0016.210327T1800Z-210328T0300Z/
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 MDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 50
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could 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
115 
WWUS74 KMAF 270845
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
345 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

TXZ271-280800-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.210327T1800Z-210328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0018.210327T2000Z-210328T0800Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
245 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS...
 
...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR GUADALUPE PASS FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2
AM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains...West winds 40 to 50
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Guadalupe Pass...Northeast
  winds 30 to 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM MDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-280300-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.210327T1800Z-210328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0018.210327T2000Z-210328T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP
245 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In 
  Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-280200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.210327T2000Z-210328T0200Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
345 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-280600-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.210328T0000Z-210328T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, and Andrews
345 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021 /245 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern 
  Lea Counties. In Texas, Gaines, Dawson and Andrews Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Sunday.

* 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

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 2:14 AM MDTRed Flag WarningMAFChaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero19 hr
Mar 26, 1:17 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningMAFEddy5 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.