High Wind Watch 39, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

Dec 7, 2021, 1:20 AM MST (08:20 UTC)

In effect from

Dec 9, 2021, 6:00 AM MST

Expired

Dec 8, 2021, 1:22 AM MST

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 08:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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175 
WWUS74 KMAF 070820
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-072115-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0038.211207T1800Z-211208T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0039.211209T1500Z-211211T0000Z/
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
220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 /120 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-034-TXZ047-048-052-053-059>063-067-274-071400-
/O.CON.KMAF.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211207T1400Z/
Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea County-Borden-Scurry-Howard-
Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-
Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Eunice, Jal, Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, and Pecos
220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 /120 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021/

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST /7 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ068>070-071400-
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211207T1400Z/
Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Crane, McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
220 AM CST Tue Dec 7 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29.

* WHERE...Reagan, Crane and Upton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

126 
WWUS74 KMAF 071911
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
111 PM CST Tue Dec 7 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-081300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0039.211209T1300Z-211211T0600Z/
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
111 PM CST Tue Dec 7 2021 /1211 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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

339 
WWUS74 KMAF 080822
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
222 AM CST Wed Dec 8 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-082300-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0039.211209T1300Z-211211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0044.211209T1500Z-211211T0600Z/
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
222 AM CST Wed Dec 8 2021 /122 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THURSDAY
TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Thursday to midnight CST /11 
  PM MST/ Friday 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

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