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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 12, 2021Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 6 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2021, 12:38 PM MST for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 6 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2021, 12:38 PM MST (19:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 13, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 176 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 176 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 2021-03-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 124 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 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
124 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-311 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1086 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
189 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

313 
WWUS74 KMAF 121938
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
138 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-131200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0011.210313T1200Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0014.210313T1200Z-210315T0300Z/
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
1238 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST SATURDAY TO 9 PM MDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST Saturday to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 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-TXZ272>274-277-278-131200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.210313T1800Z-210314T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-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, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
138 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021 /1238 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* 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
3 follow-up statements
160 
WWUS74 KMAF 130821
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
221 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-132130-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.210313T1200Z-210315T0300Z/
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
121 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST early this morning to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-132130-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.210313T1800Z-210314T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
and Mentone
221 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /121 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern 
  Lea Counties. In Texas, Loving County.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ272>274-277-278-132130-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.210313T1800Z-210314T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-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, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
221 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /121 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown.

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
440 
WWUS74 KMAF 131927
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
127 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-141000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
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
1227 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...In effect until 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 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-TXZ272-273-141000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
and Van Horn
127 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /1227 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 45
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory is in effect until this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-277-278-140000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Mentone, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
127 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /1227 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown.

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
302 
WWUS74 KMAF 140003
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
603 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-141200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
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
503 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. 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-TXZ272-273-141200-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
and Van Horn
603 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /503 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this 
  evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274-277-278-140300-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Loving-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Mentone, Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
603 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021 /503 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea, Southern Lea and Central 
  Lea Counties. In Texas, Reeves County Plains and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills, Davis Mountains, and Loving County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

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 12, 2:50 AM MSTFire Weather WatchMAFChaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero24 hr
Mar 12, 12:38 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningMAFEddy56 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.