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High Wind Watch 19, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 4, 2021Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Apr 4, 2021, 12:46 PM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 6, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2021, 12:46 PM MDT (18:46 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2021, 1:20 PM 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 18:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 2021-04-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -57 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
598 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-41 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

077 
WWUS74 KMAF 041846
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
146 PM CDT Sun Apr 4 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-051015-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.210406T1500Z-210407T0600Z/
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
1246 PM MDT Sun Apr 4 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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
3 follow-up statements
730 
WWUS74 KMAF 050829
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
329 AM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-052200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0019.210406T1500Z-210407T0600Z/
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
229 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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
601 
WWUS74 KMAF 051915
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
215 PM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021

NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-060715-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.210406T1600Z-210407T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
215 PM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021 /115 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TUESDAY TO
1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving 
  and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, 
  and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Tuesday to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060715-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0019.210406T1600Z-210407T0700Z/
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 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 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 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
453 
WWUS74 KMAF 051920
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060730-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.210406T1600Z-210407T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0022.210406T1600Z-210407T0700Z/
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
120 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 1 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-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-060730-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.210406T1600Z-210407T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021 /120 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern 
  Culberson and Loving Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, 
  and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Tuesday to 1 AM CDT 
  /midnight MDT/ Wednesday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 4, 1:22 PM MDTFire Weather WatchMAFChaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero24 hr

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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.