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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 9, 2022, 2:20 PM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 10, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2022, 2:20 PM CDT (19:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 10, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2022, 10:28 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:23 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3321 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
307 WWUS74 KMAF 091920 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 220 PM CDT Sat Apr 9 2022 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-120300- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.220410T1200Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0021.220410T1200Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0017.220411T2000Z-220412T0300Z/ 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 220 PM CDT Sat Apr 9 2022 /120 PM MDT Sat Apr 9 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ SUNDAY TO 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Sunday to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday 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... 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf 44
5 follow-up statements
918 WWUS74 KMAF 100749 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 249 AM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.220410T1200Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0017.220411T2000Z-220412T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 249 AM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022 /149 AM MDT Sun Apr 10 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Sunday to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Remember, a High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous high wind event in and close to the watch area. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
530 WWUS74 KMAF 101852 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 152 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-111000- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220411T1300Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0017.220411T1900Z-220412T0400Z/ 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 152 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022 /1252 PM MDT Sun Apr 10 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday 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... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Remember, a High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous high wind event in and close to the watch area. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-111000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.220411T1900Z-220412T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Van Horn 152 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022 /1252 PM MDT Sun Apr 10 2022/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
338 WWUS74 KMAF 110716 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 216 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-120000- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.A.0017.220411T1900Z-220412T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ 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 216 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 /116 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-120000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T0100Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.220411T1900Z-220412T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 216 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 /116 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ272-120000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.220411T1900Z-220412T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the city of Van Horn 216 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Monday. * 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. && $$ NMZ029-120000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T0100Z/ Northern Lea County- Including the city of Tatum 116 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Lea County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
021 WWUS74 KMAF 111912 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 212 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-121000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T1500Z/ 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 212 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 /112 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-121000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T0100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 212 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 /112 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ this afternoon to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ272-120400- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the city of Van Horn 212 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Monday. * 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. && $$ NMZ029-121000- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T0100Z/ Northern Lea County- Including the city of Tatum 112 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Lea County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
883 WWUS74 KMAF 120328 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1028 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-121530- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T1500Z/ 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 1028 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 /928 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Tuesday through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-121530- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T0100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 1028 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 /928 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TXZ272-120430- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220412T0400Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the city of Van Horn 1028 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have dropped below criteria so the advisory was cancelled. $$ NMZ029-121530- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.220412T1500Z-220413T0100Z/ Northern Lea County- Including the city of Tatum 928 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Lea County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2:20 PM CDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | Culberson | 36 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.