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High Wind Watch 42, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

December 24, 2021Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Dec 24, 2021, 12:46 PM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 26, 2021, 2:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 12:46 PM MST (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2021, 2:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 25, 2021, 6:42 PM 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 19:46 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 12:00Z, 7.8 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 2021-12-24Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 215 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2918 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
215 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
227 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

997 
WWUS74 KMAF 241946
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
146 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-251300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T1200Z-211227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/
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
146 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1246 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-250200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
1246 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-272-273-277-278-250200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Andrews, Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine
146 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /1246 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST /7 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

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4 follow-up statements
722 
WWUS74 KMAF 250209
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
809 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

NMZ028-250315-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
709 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Eddy County Plains have fallen below high wind criteria.

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-050-272-273-277-278-250315-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211225T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Andrews-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Andrews, Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine
809 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /709 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

These areas have fallen below wind advisory criteria.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-251415-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T1200Z-211227T0500Z/
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
809 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 /709 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
703 
WWUS74 KMAF 250852
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
252 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-252200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T1200Z-211227T0500Z/
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
252 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /152 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 45
  to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

* 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
030 
WWUS74 KMAF 251952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
152 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-261200-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T0900Z-211227T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211226T0100Z/
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
152 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /1252 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40
  to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight 
  through Sunday evening.

* 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
660 
WWUS74 KMAF 260142
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
742 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-261345-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0042.211226T0900Z-211227T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0047.211226T0900Z-211227T0300Z/
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
742 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /642 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ TO 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low 
flying light aircraft. Strong winds can cause hazardous conditions
for trailers and high profile vehicles and blowing dust that can 
reduce visibility suddenly.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-261345-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0024.211226T1600Z-211227T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
and Van Horn
742 PM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 /642 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn 
  and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday.

* 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

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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.