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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Dec 14, 2021, 12:48 PM MST for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 5 counties in Texas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2021, 12:48 PM MST (19:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- 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 radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 184 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 183 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
- 2844 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
747 WWUS74 KMAF 141948 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 148 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0040.211215T1300Z-211216T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0045.211215T1300Z-211216T0400Z/ 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 148 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 /1248 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ TO 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ to 10 PM CST /9 PM MST/ Wednesday. * 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. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ273-151000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.211215T1700Z-211216T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, and Lovington 148 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 /1248 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
4 follow-up statements
064 WWUS74 KMAF 150816 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 216 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-152030- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0045.211215T1200Z-211216T0500Z/ 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 216 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /116 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to 11 PM CST /10 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... Use caution if you must drive. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. && $$ TXZ277-278-152030- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.211215T1600Z-211216T0000Z/ Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Fort Davis and Alpine 216 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ273-152030- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.211215T1600Z-211216T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, and Lovington 216 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /116 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CST /9 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...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
053 WWUS74 KMAF 151650 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 NMZ028-TXZ273-160500- /O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211216T0500Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /950 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the high wind warning area. be alert to sudden gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-160500- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211216T0500Z/ 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 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /950 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST /10 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ277-278-160000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Fort Davis, and Alpine 1050 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /950 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Lea County, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
356 WWUS74 KMAF 151956 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 156 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-160500- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211216T0500Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 156 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1256 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the high wind warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind that may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 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. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ277-278-160000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Fort Davis, and Alpine 156 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1256 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Lea County, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
582 WWUS74 KMAF 152357 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 557 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 NMZ029-033-TXZ277-278-160100- /O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Fort Davis, and Alpine 557 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /457 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... Winds will remain gusty for another hour or two this evening, however expecting winds to continue to decrease after sunset. Therefore, will allow the Wind Advisory to expire. $$ NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-160500- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211216T0500Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 557 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /457 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eastern Culberson, and Eddy County Plains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 12:48 PM MST | High Wind Warning | MAF | Eddy | 33 hr |
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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.