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High Wind Watch 5, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 28, 20214 counties in Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Jan 28, 2021, 1:55 PM CST for 4 counties in Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 28, 2021, 1:55 PM CST (19:55 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 29, 2021, 2:17 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Presidio County, TX

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 215 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 2021-01-28Temperature 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 2021-01-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 155 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
2182 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

025 
WWUS74 KMAF 281955
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
155 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-291000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
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
1255 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
890 
WWUS74 KMAF 290849
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
249 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

TXZ272-273-275-277-292030-
/O.EXA.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Fort Davis
249 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson
  County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* 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. 

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-292030-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
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
149 AM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* 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
949 
WWUS74 KMAF 292017
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
217 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-301015-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
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 Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275-277-301015-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0005.210130T0600Z-210131T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Fort Davis
217 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson 
  County, and Chinati and Davis Mountainses.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-274-276-
278-301015-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210131T0000Z/
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-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
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, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
217 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 /117 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

* 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 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* 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.