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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 13, 2022Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 13, 2022, 1:28 PM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 14, 2022, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. 1 report 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
Jan 13, 2022, 1:28 PM CST (19:28 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2022, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2022, 9:00 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 14, 9:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Pine Springs, TX

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 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 209 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 2022-01-13Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3945 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

534 
WWUS74 KMAF 131928
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
128 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-141300-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0003.220114T1900Z-220115T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0002.220114T1800Z-220115T1500Z/
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
128 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022 /1228 PM MST Thu Jan 13 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ FRIDAY
TO 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph  
  expected.  Winds becoming northeast Friday night.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ Friday to 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-141300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.220114T1800Z-220115T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
128 PM CST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* 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 noon to 6 PM CST Friday.

* 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

44
3 follow-up statements
295 
WWUS74 KMAF 140911
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
311 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

TXZ272-273-142130-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.220114T1800Z-220115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.220115T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
311 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern 
  Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

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

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-142130-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.220114T1800Z-220115T1500Z/
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
311 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022 /211 AM MST Fri Jan 14 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Winds
  becoming northeast tonight. 

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ Friday to 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
  for low flying light aircraft this afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-142130-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.220115T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, and Garden City
311 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022 /211 AM MST Fri Jan 14 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 9 AM CST /8 AM 
  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. 

&&

$$

TXZ275>278-142130-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.220115T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
311 AM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau and Davis Mountains Foothills, and 
  Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST 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
802 
WWUS74 KMAF 142028
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
228 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
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
228 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022 /128 PM MST Fri Jan 14 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.  Winds
  becoming northeast tonight.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-151300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.220115T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, and Garden City
228 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022 /128 PM MST Fri Jan 14 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 9 AM CST /8 AM 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275>278-151300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.220115T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
228 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Culberson County, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Marfa Plateau and Davis Mountains Foothills, and 
  Davis and Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST 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

44
429 
WWUS74 KMAF 150804
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
204 AM CST Sat Jan 15 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151500-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
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
204 AM CST Sat Jan 15 2022 /104 AM MST Sat Jan 15 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ070-152015-
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/
Reagan-
Including the city of Big Lake
204 AM CST Sat Jan 15 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Reagan County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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. 

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-052-053-063-152015-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/
Borden-Scurry-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring, Colorado City, 
and Garden City
204 AM CST Sat Jan 15 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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. .

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-061-062-151500-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Ector-Midland-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, 
Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Stanton, Odessa, and Midland
204 AM CST Sat Jan 15 2022 /104 AM MST Sat Jan 15 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275>278-151500-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
204 AM CST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Culberson County, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Marfa Plateau and Davis Mountains Foothills, and 
  Davis and Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* 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
Jan 13, 2:29 AM CSTFire Weather WatchMAFAndrews, Borden, Dawson, Gaines, Howard, Martin and 1 more25 hr
Jan 13, 1:28 PM CSTWind AdvisoryMAFCulberson14 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2022High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2022Every high wind warning in 2022

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.