High Wind Watch 17, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

Mar 29, 2021, 3:45 AM CDT (08:45 UTC)

In effect from

Mar 30, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT

Expired

Mar 29, 2021, 1:47 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 08:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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040 
WWUS74 KMAF 290845
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
345 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

TXZ271-292115-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0017.210330T1800Z-210331T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0018.210331T0800Z-210331T1500Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
245 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR GUADALUPE PASS...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph possible.  For the second High Wind
  Watch, northeast winds 35 to 45 mph possible through Guadalupe 
  Pass.

* WHERE...For the first High Wind Watch, Guadalupe and Delaware
  Mountains in Texas.  For the second High Wind Watch, Guadalupe
  Pass.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 
  through Tuesday evening.  For the second High Wind Watch, from 
  late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-292115-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0017.210330T1800Z-210331T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP
245 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday 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

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415 
WWUS74 KMAF 291847
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
147 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

TXZ271-301100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0017.210330T1800Z-210331T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.210330T1800Z-210331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.210331T0800Z-210331T1500Z/
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
1247 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT 
  Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday morning.

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

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-TXZ270-301100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0017.210330T1800Z-210331T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.210330T1800Z-210331T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP
1247 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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 noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* 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

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