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High Wind Watch 26, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at May 2, 2021, 3:45 AM CDT for Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at May 3, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 2, 2021, 3:45 AM CDT (08:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 3, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 3, 2021, 3:50 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
County Culberson County, TX
The radar
The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 212 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:49 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
Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 212 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3402 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 196 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
277 WWUS74 KMAF 020845 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 345 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021 TXZ271-022100- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0026.210504T0000Z-210504T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0028.210502T1400Z-210503T1100Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 245 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR GUADALUPE PASS... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible through Guadalupe Pass. * WHERE...For the High Wind Warning, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. For the High Wind Watch, Guadalupe Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-022100- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0028.210502T1400Z-210503T1100Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 245 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ059-060-067-272>274-277-278-022100- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.210502T1400Z-210503T1100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Loving-Winkler-Ward- 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, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 345 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021 /245 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning to 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Monday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
3 follow-up statements
095 WWUS74 KMAF 021920 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 220 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021 TXZ271-030730- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0026.210504T0000Z-210504T1200Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 120 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-030730- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 120 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. 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. && $$ TXZ275-276-030730- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the city of Marfa 220 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Marfa Plateau, and Chinati Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ059-060-067-272>274-277-278-030730- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Loving-Winkler-Ward- 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, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 220 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021 /120 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
205 WWUS74 KMAF 030238 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 938 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021 TXZ059-060-067-272-274>278-030345- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Loving-Winkler-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine 938 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have decreased below advisory level and should remain that way through the rest of tonight. $$ TXZ271-031345- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0026.210504T0000Z-210504T1200Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 838 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains in Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-031100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 838 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-031100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 938 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021 /838 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
969 WWUS74 KMAF 030850 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 350 AM CDT Mon May 3 2021 TXZ271-032100- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0026.210504T0000Z-210504T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0029.210504T0400Z-210504T1100Z/ Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs 250 AM MDT Mon May 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUADALUPE PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Pass in Texas. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-031000- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Including the cities of Queen and Guadalupe Mountains NP 250 AM MDT Mon May 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished below warning criteria. $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-031000- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 350 AM CDT Mon May 3 2021 /250 AM MDT Mon May 3 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished below advisory criteria. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 3:45 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more | 24 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.