Alert archive / Texas / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 4, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Jan 25, 2021, 2:43 AM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2021, 2:43 AM CST (08:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 26, 2021, 2:04 AM CST
- 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 08:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 332 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -160 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1201 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 201 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 3.0
The text
As transmitted.
595 WWUS74 KMAF 250843 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 243 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-252300- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0004.210126T1600Z-210127T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-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 143 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 PM MST this afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-252300- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210125T2300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 243 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 /143 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
846 WWUS74 KMAF 252005 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 205 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-252300- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210125T2300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.210126T1600Z-210127T0200Z/ 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 105 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 PM MST this afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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... Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ050-059>062-067>069-274-278-252300- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210125T2300Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Pecos, and Alpine 205 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 /105 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-252300- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210125T2300Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 205 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 /105 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
422 WWUS74 KMAF 252335 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 535 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-261145- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0004.210126T1600Z-210127T0200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 435 PM MST Mon Jan 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
218 WWUS74 KMAF 260804 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 204 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-262100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0004.210126T1600Z-210127T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0004.210126T1600Z-210127T0200Z/ 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 104 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. activity. 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-277-262100- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.210126T1800Z-210127T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, and Fort Davis 204 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021 /104 AM MST Tue Jan 26 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 8:08 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Gaines | 37 min |
| Jan 24, 10:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Gaines | 27 min |
| Jan 24, 10:07 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Scurry | 23 min |
| Jan 24, 10:13 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Scurry | 32 min |
| Jan 24, 10:34 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Andrews, Dawson | 26 min |
| Jan 24, 10:55 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Dawson | 31 min |
| Jan 24, 11:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Borden, Dawson, Martin | 42 min |
| Jan 24, 7:42 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Lea | 33 min |
Nearby
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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.