Wind Advisory 16, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

May 8, 2021, 3:28 AM CDT (08:28 UTC)

In effect from

May 8, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT

Expired

May 8, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT

In force

8 hr

Issued by

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 184 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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008 
WWUS74 KMAF 080828
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
328 AM CDT Sat May 8 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-090100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.210508T1700Z-210509T0100Z/
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
228 AM MDT Sat May 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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-TXZ272-273-277-278-090100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.210508T1700Z-210509T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine
328 AM CDT Sat May 8 2021 /228 AM MDT Sat May 8 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO
8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
  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

813 
WWUS74 KMAF 081818
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
118 PM CDT Sat May 8 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-090100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210509T0100Z/
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
1218 PM MDT Sat May 8 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT 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

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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-090100-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210509T0100Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, and Lovington
1218 PM MDT Sat May 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-277-278-090100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210509T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Fort Davis, and Alpine
118 PM CDT Sat May 8 2021 /1218 PM MDT Sat May 8 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 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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