Special Weather Statement, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
527 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

.DISCUSSION...
See 00Z aviation discussion below.

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.AVIATION...
TS could affect all TAF sites in the next 6 hours but the greatest
chance will be at HOB where a TEMPO group has been added. Will
amend any other sites as needed. Otherwise winds will be the
biggest factor the next 24 hours with gusty west winds expected
around 03-04Z, diminishing around 10Z, before increasing again
around 18Z.

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.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 255 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021/

DISCUSSION...

After a warm and muggy start to the morning, temperatures have
climbed into the 60s and 70s region-wide. We are beginning to see
weak showers develop behind a frontal boundary which is now draped
across the far NE Permian Basin. This front will come into play
later this evening when more robust convection can be expected. By
00Z a dryline will extend from the TX/NM state line swd into the W
Permian Basin and through the Lower Trans Pecos. Rich moisture
will remain in place to the E of said dryline. Meanwhile, a 500
hpa shrtwv trof will swing across AZ/NM along with an assocd speed
max approaching 80+ kts. Energy from this upper jet along with a
sfc Pacific front will aid in t-storm development INVOF the
dryline/stationary front intersection.

High-res models show the most likely location for CI over the NW
Permian Basin between 00Z-03Z tonight. Storms will quickly race off
to the the NE, but could back build along the stationary front.
Ample shear and increasing mid-level lapse rates will promote isold
strong to marginally severe t-storms with damaging winds/large hail
the main threats. The Pacific front will quickly progress into the
far E CWA by 05Z-06Z w/additional t-storm development possible ahead
of the front as it clears to the east. Winds will pick up across the
region overnight, especially in the Guadalupe Mountains and adjacent
plains where a High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory is in effect. A
windy and dry day is expected tomorrow with highs closer to normal.

Tuesday will be similar to Monday as another 500 hpa trof digs
across the Intermountain West. This trof will bring breezy
conditions to the western CWA and we will have to monitor the
potential for more high winds at GDP on Tuesday afternoon. The
passing upper trof will send a cold front through our region on
Wednesday with temperatures dipping slightly below normal. Thursday
should be cool as sfc high pressure builds in behind the front. Long
range models indicate another upper trof will move onto the West
Coast by Friday and swing across our region on Saturday. For now
this looks like mainly a windy system w/very little precipitation.
Temperatures should warm to above normal Friday-Sunday.

-Salerno

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     42  61  34  59 /  60   0   0   0
Carlsbad                       37  56  33  52 /  20   0   0  10
Dryden                         47  69  41  68 /  10   0   0   0
Fort Stockton                  42  60  37  62 /  10   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass                 30  47  31  42 /  20   0  10  10
Hobbs                          36  55  31  52 /  50   0   0   0
Marfa                          30  55  25  57 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport           42  59  35  60 /  40   0   0   0
Odessa                         40  59  35  57 /  40   0   0   0
Wink                           38  59  31  58 /  20   0   0   0

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.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Wind Advisory until 5 AM MST Monday for Eddy County Plains.

     High Wind Warning until 4 PM MST Monday for Guadalupe Mountains
     of Eddy County.

TX...Wind Advisory until 6 AM CST Monday for Eastern Culberson County-
     Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

     High Wind Warning until 4 PM MST Monday for Guadalupe Mountains
     Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
301 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-252115-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-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-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
301 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021 /201 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Strong winds are expected to develop in the Guadalupe Mountains by
evening with gusts to around 65 mph. Gusty winds are also expected
in Eddy and Culberson Counties with gusts of 50-55 mph overnight. A
High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory are in effect.

Storms are expected across the parts of the Permian Basin tonight,
generally between 6 PM and 1 AM. Some storms could be severe with
large hail the main concern across the northwest through the
northeast Permian Basin.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Strong winds are possible in the Guadalupe Mountains Tuesday and
Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the
NWS while following all local, state and CDC guidelines.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
https://weather.gov/midland

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
742 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ033-034-TXZ045-050-250215-
Southern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-Andrews TX-Gaines TX-
742 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 741 PM CST/641 PM MST/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Eunice, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Half inch hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hobbs, Eunice, Nadine, Eunice Airport and Oil Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3231 10322 3238 10333 3279 10310 3275 10293
      3263 10280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 215DEG 42KT 3241 10319

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
808 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

TXZ045-250245-
Gaines TX-
808 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN LEA AND WESTERN GAINES
COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM CST...

At 808 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Hobbs, moving northeast at 60 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Seagraves, Seagraves Airport, Paynes Corner and Gaines County Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3259 10289 3269 10307 3275 10307 3296 10296
      3296 10245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 218DEG 51KT 3273 10292

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1003 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

TXZ045-050-250430-
Andrews TX-Gaines TX-
1003 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 1002 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of Eunice, moving northeast at 60 mph.

Half inch hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Seminole, Seagraves, Gaines County Airport, Frankel City, Paynes
Corner, McKenzie Lake and Gaines County Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3290 10240 3272 10225 3228 10284 3239 10303
      3296 10280 3296 10259
TIME...MOT...LOC 0402Z 221DEG 52KT 3241 10288

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1007 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

TXZ048-250430-
Scurry TX-
1007 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 1007 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Snyder, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Half inch hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Snyder, Winston Field, Knapp and Randalls Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3257 10094 3266 10118 3267 10117 3297 10099
      3296 10066 3280 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0407Z 213DEG 41KT 3268 10097

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1013 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

TXZ047-048-052-250445-
Scurry TX-Howard TX-Borden TX-
1013 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 1013 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Luther, or 16 miles north of Big Spring, moving northeast at 65 mph.

Half inch hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Snyder, Fluvanna, J B Thomas Reservoir, Luther, Vincent, Randalls
Corner, Winston Field and Knapp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3276 10071 3253 10111 3253 10117 3249 10117
      3235 10142 3248 10158 3297 10111 3297 10096
TIME...MOT...LOC 0413Z 224DEG 65KT 3248 10143

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