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Wind Advisory 25, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

December 28, 2021Culberson County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Dec 28, 2021, 9:38 PM CST for Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 29, 2021, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2021, 9:38 PM CST (03:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 29, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

County Culberson County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 212 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:43 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

Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 00:00Z, 3.6 hours before the alert went out and 212 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, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-12-29Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-12-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 83 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2540 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
379 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

261 
WWUS74 KMAF 290338
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
938 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-291545-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0045.211230T1900Z-211231T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0200Z/
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
938 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021 /838 PM MST Tue Dec 28 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-291545-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.211229T1400Z-211230T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
938 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* 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 8 AM to 6 PM CST 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

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2 follow-up statements
114 
WWUS74 KMAF 290756
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

TXZ272-290900-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.211229T1400Z-211230T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-292115-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0045.211230T1900Z-211231T0400Z/
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
156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 /1256 AM MST Wed Dec 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon 
  through Thursday 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 through parts of the Guadalupe 
Mountains.

&&

$$

TXZ273-292115-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.211229T1400Z-211230T0000Z/
Eastern Culberson County-
156 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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
277 
WWUS74 KMAF 291950
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
150 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-301100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211230T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0045.211230T1900Z-211231T0400Z/
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
150 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021 /1250 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ today.
  For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Thursday 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 through parts of the Guadalupe
Mountains.

&&

$$

TXZ273-300000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211230T0000Z/
Eastern Culberson County-
150 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST today.

* 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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 28, 9:38 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchMAFCulberson29 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.