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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 23, 2021Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Jan 23, 2021, 2:05 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Jan 24, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2021, 2:05 AM MST (09:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 2:49 AM MST
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 09:04 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 00:00Z, 9.1 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-23Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2231 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

407 
WWUS74 KMAF 230905
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
305 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-068>070-231600-
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Crane, 
McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
305 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021 /205 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST /9 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

* WHEN...From 2 AM CST /1 AM MST/ to 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-232300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
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
205 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
  for low flying light aircraft. 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
5 follow-up statements
066 
WWUS74 KMAF 231329
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
729 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ028-TXZ059-067-075-082-274-231600-
/O.EXA.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Ward-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, and Pecos
729 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021 /629 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving, 
  Ward, Pecos and Terrell Counties, and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST /9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-068>070-231600-
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Crane, 
McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
729 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021 /629 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST /9 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Lea County in Southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin
  in West Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST /9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231600-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
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
629 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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
739 
WWUS74 KMAF 231536 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
936 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-274-
231800-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1800Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, and Pecos
936 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021 /836 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico, the Permian Basin, and parts of
  the Upper and Lower Trans Pecos. 

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231800-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
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
836 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
542 
WWUS74 KMAF 231742 AAA
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1142 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-274-
231845-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210123T1800Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, and Pecos
1142 AM CST Sat Jan 23 2021 /1042 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Dense fog has lifted. 

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-240545-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
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
1042 AM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
716 
WWUS74 KMAF 232017
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
217 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-274-
241000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FG.Y.0003.210124T0600Z-210124T1600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, and Pecos
217 PM CST Sat Jan 23 2021 /117 PM MST Sat Jan 23 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico Plains, Permian Basin and Lower
  Trans Pecos.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 10 AM CST /9 
  AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-241000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1500Z/
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 MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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
126 
WWUS74 KMAF 240949
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
349 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-242300-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0003.210125T0000Z-210125T2300Z/
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
249 AM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-242300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T1600Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
249 AM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
  or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 
  AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-242300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.210125T0000Z-210125T1200Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
349 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
MONDAY...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-274-
241600-
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210124T1600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Dryden, Sanderson, and Pecos
349 AM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 /249 AM MST Sun Jan 24 2021/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST /9 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico Plains, Permian Basin and Lower 
  Trans Pecos.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 10 AM CST /9 
  AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

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
Jan 23, 1:17 PM MSTDense Fog AdvisoryMAFEddy, Lea20 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.