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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 12:55 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 2 Nne Mcdonald Observat, TX | MOUNT FOWLKES. |
| Mar 6, 1:38 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Nnw Pine Springs, TX | GUADALUPE BOWL RAWS. |
| Mar 6, 2:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 Nw Pine Springs, TX | |
| Mar 6, 2:51 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Mar 6, 2:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 Ne Pine Springs, TX | PINERY 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2:39 AM MST | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 16 hr |
| Mar 5, 2:39 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lincoln, Otero | 15 hr |
| Mar 5, 12:25 PM MST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Eddy, Lea | 32 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.