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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Dec 9, 2021, 1:46 PM CST for 19 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 9, 2021, 1:46 PM CST (19:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 10, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 6:18 PM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 21 counties
Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:50 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 50 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3634 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 152 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 150 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
712 WWUS74 KMAF 091946 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 146 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-100800- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ 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 Thu Dec 9 2021 /1246 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059-060-067-274-277-278- 100800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Reeves County Plains- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 146 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 /1246 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Permian Basin, Southeast New Mexico, the Upper Trans Pecos, and the Davis Mountains and surrounding foothills. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult at times due to strong wind gusts. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ272-273-100800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the city of Van Horn 146 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult at times due to strong wind gusts. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
4 follow-up statements
933 WWUS74 KMAF 100017 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 617 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110400- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 617 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 /517 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ061>063-275-276-110000- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0000Z/ Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Odessa, Midland, Garden City, and Marfa 617 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Ector, Midland and Glasscock Counties, Chinati Mountains, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult at times due to strong wind gusts. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059-060-067-274-277-278- 110000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Reeves County Plains- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine 617 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 /517 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult at times due to strong wind gusts. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ272-273-110400- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the city of Van Horn 617 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult at times due to strong wind gusts. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
086 WWUS74 KMAF 100901 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 301 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 TXZ277-102130- /O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0044.211210T1200Z-211211T0000Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the city of Fort Davis 301 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-102130- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ 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 301 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 /201 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-274>276-278- 102130- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine 301 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 /201 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ272-273-102130- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.211210T1200Z-211211T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the city of Van Horn 301 AM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 10 PM CST 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
303 WWUS74 KMAF 101929 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 129 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110400- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 129 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 /1229 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 55 to 70 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ277-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0000Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the city of Fort Davis 129 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Davis Mountains, mainly above 6000ft. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-274>276-278- 110000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211211T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine 129 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 /1229 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ272-273-110400- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the city of Van Horn 129 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
940 WWUS74 KMAF 110018 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 618 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 TXZ277-110130- /O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0000Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the city of Fort Davis 618 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds across the Davis Mountains have decreased below Warning criteria, thus the Warning has expired. $$ TXZ272-273-110130- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Including the city of Van Horn 618 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have diminished across much of Culberson county, thus the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. Wind gusts may persist several hours, but winds should remain below Advisory criteria. $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-274>276-278- 110130- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211211T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine 618 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 /518 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Wind speeds have decreased, thus the Advisory has been allowed to expire as scheduled. While gusty winds may persist into tonight, winds should remain below Advisory criteria. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110400- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211211T0400Z/ 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 618 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021 /518 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ 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. && $$ 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.