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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 21, 202122 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 21, 2021, 2:46 PM CDT for 22 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 22, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2021, 2:46 PM CDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 23 counties

Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 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 37 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 2021-03-21Temperature 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 2021-03-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 183 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2622 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
183 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
223 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

678 
WWUS74 KMAF 211946
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-221000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.210322T0600Z-210323T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T0600Z-210323T0200Z/
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 MDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in this mountainous areas. People
  driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider
  postponing travel until the winds subside. 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. Travel will be dangerous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-221000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 /146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM
CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving 
  and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, 
  and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

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>047-050>052-060>062-067>069-075-275-276-
279>282-221000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-
Crane-Upton-Pecos-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Kermit, 
Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton,
Marfa, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, 
Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021 /146 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT
/8 PM MDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
429 
WWUS74 KMAF 220833
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

NMZ033-034-TXZ060-067-275-276-222045-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Winkler-Ward-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Kermit, 
Monahans, and Marfa
333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Southern Lea Counties. 
  In Texas, Winkler and Ward Counties, Chinati Mountains, and 
  Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 
  PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. High
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-222045-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
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
233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. 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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ059-272>274-277-278-222045-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern 
  Culberson and Loving Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills, 
  and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 
  PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. High
  winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high 
  profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ048-053-063-070-082-222045-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Scurry-Mitchell-Glasscock-Reagan-Terrell-
Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, Garden City, 
Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson
333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Scurry, Mitchell, Glasscock, Reagan and Terrell 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile
  vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ029-TXZ045>047-050>052-061-062-068-069-075-279>282-222045-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.210322T1800Z-210323T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Ector-Midland-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, 
Stanton, Big Spring, Odessa, Midland, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, 
Fort Stockton, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, 
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
333 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /233 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM CDT /8 
  PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile
  vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds.

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
827 
WWUS74 KMAF 221925
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
225 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

NMZ027-028-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-270>278-230200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
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-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, 
Kermit, Monahans, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Van Horn,
Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
225 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /125 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and
  western Texas from Eddy and Lea counties south to the Davis
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and 
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can 
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures. 
  High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving 
  high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor 
  trailers.

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-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-068>070-075-082-279>282-230200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Northern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, 
Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, 
Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Dryden, Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, 
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
225 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /125 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas including the
  western Permian Basin, Lower Trans Pecos, and Big Bend along the
  Rio Grande.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile 
  vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 3:35 AM CDTHigh Wind WatchMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves11 hr
Mar 21, 3:50 AM CDTFire Weather WatchMAFAndrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Jeff Davis and 6 more11 hr
Mar 21, 2:28 PM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFAndrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 12 more31 hr
Mar 21, 2:46 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more30 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Texas, 2021Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021

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.