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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 5, 2022Eddy County, New Mexico; 4 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 5, 2022, 1:00 AM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico; 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 6, 2022, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2022, 1:00 AM MST (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2022, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 6, 2022, 8:00 PM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Presidio County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 215 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:57 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 6, 12:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 572 Nne Mcdonald Observat, TXMOUNT FOWLKES.
Mar 6, 1:38 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Nnw Pine Springs, TXGUADALUPE BOWL RAWS.
Mar 6, 2:21 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Nw Pine Springs, TX
Mar 6, 2:51 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 71Pine Springs, TX
Mar 6, 2:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Ne Pine Springs, TXPINERY RAWS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 215 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 2022-03-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 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 00:00Z on 2022-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 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
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2648 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

707 
WWUS74 KMAF 050800
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
200 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-052100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.220306T1500Z-220307T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.220306T1500Z-220307T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
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
200 AM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 /100 AM MST Sat Mar 5 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 11 PM
CST /10 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning on Saturday, west winds
  35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds will weaken Saturday
  night before high winds return Sunday. For the second High Wind
  Warning on Sunday, west winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 9 AM 
  CST /8 AM MST/ to 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Severe aircraft turbulence will be possible in the
  vicinity of the mountains.

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
4 follow-up statements
776 
WWUS74 KMAF 051925
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
125 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-061030-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220306T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.220306T1500Z-220307T0500Z/
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
125 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 /1225 PM MST Sat Mar 5 2022/

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
TO 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  west winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 9 AM 
  CST /8 AM MST/ to 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ Sunday.

* 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-TXZ059-272>278-061030-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
125 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 /1225 PM MST Sat Mar 5 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 9 PM CST
/8 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Sunday.

* 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
170 
WWUS74 KMAF 060116
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
716 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-061730-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.220306T1500Z-220307T0500Z/
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
716 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 /616 PM MST Sat Mar 5 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
TO 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ 
  Sunday.

* 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-TXZ059-272>278-061730-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
716 PM CST Sat Mar 5 2022 /616 PM MST Sat Mar 5 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO
9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Sunday.

* 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
366 
WWUS74 KMAF 060833
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
233 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

TXZ277-062100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0013.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
233 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains above 6000 ft.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-062100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0013.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
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
233 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022 /133 AM MST Sun Mar 6 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning to 9 PM CST /8 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.

&&

$$

TXZ045-046-050-051-060>062-067>069-062100-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-
Upton-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, and Rankin
233 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272>276-278-062100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.220306T1500Z-220307T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Marfa, and Alpine
233 AM CST Sun Mar 6 2022 /133 AM MST Sun Mar 6 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
119 
WWUS74 KMAF 061907
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
107 PM CST Sun Mar 6 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-070300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-220307T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
107 PM CST Sun Mar 6 2022 /1207 PM MST Sun Mar 6 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis.

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

* IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and
  other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. The high winds can
  topple trees, down power lines and damage some structures.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-TXZ045-046-050-051-059>062-067>069-272>276-278-
070300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220307T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Loving-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-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, Andrews, 
Stanton, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Crane, 
McCamey, Rankin, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
107 PM CST Sun Mar 6 2022 /1207 PM MST Sun Mar 6 2022/

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /8 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.

&&

$$

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 5, 2:39 AM MSTFire Weather WatchMAFChaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero16 hr
Mar 5, 2:39 AM MSTRed Flag WarningMAFChaves, Eddy, Lincoln, Otero15 hr
Mar 5, 12:25 PM MSTWind AdvisoryMAFEddy, Lea32 hr

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.