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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 14, 202119 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 14, 2021, 1:56 AM CST for 19 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2021, 1:56 AM CST (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane 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, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 54 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-14Temperature 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 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -33 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
3140 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
93 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
380 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

146 
WWUS74 KMAF 140756
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-142030-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0012.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0014.210314T1500Z-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
156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021 /1256 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 
  PM MDT/ this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

TXZ277-278-142030-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0014.210314T1500Z-210315T0300Z/
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Fort Davis and Alpine
156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-142030-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1100Z/
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
1256 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MDT Monday.

* 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-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>063-067>069-075-274>276-279-
280-142030-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0007.210314T1700Z-210315T0300Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin
156 AM CST Sun Mar 14 2021 /1256 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO
10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ 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 noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ 
  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
1 follow-up statement
130 
WWUS74 KMAF 141847
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
147 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150700-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0013.210316T1600Z-210317T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T1100Z/
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
1247 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 55 mph with
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50 
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MDT Monday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 
  night.

* 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-TXZ272-273-277-278-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
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
147 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1247 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 
  PM MDT/ this evening.

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

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-TXZ045>047-050>052-059>063-067>069-075-274>276-279-
280-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-
Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin
147 PM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021 /1247 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West 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 noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ 
  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 13, 6:08 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFGlasscock37 min
Mar 13, 6:12 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFHoward, Mitchell, Scurry48 min
Mar 13, 6:15 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFGlasscock, Reagan, Upton45 min
Mar 13, 6:21 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos, Upton39 min
Mar 13, 6:36 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCrane, Pecos, Upton39 min
Mar 13, 6:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMitchell, Scurry50 min
Mar 13, 7:02 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReagan43 min
Mar 13, 7:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFReagan, Upton65 min
Mar 14, 4:11 AM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio and 3 more17 hr
Mar 14, 1:47 PM CDTHigh Wind WatchMAFCulberson24 hr
Mar 14, 2:21 PM CDTFire Weather WatchMAFCulberson13 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.