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High Wind Warning 39, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

October 27, 2022Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Oct 27, 2022, 3:51 AM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 27, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 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
Oct 27, 2022, 3:51 AM CDT (08:51 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2022, 12:00 AM CDT
In force
11 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 08:52 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 00:00Z, 8.9 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 00:00Z on 2022-10-27Temperature 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 2022-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2972 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
120 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

567 
WWUS74 KMAF 270851
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
351 AM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280500-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0033.221027T1800Z-221028T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0039.221027T1800Z-221028T0500Z/
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
351 AM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022 /251 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-280500-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.221027T1800Z-221028T0500Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
351 AM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
596 
WWUS74 KMAF 271243
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
743 AM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280500-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0039.221027T1800Z-221028T0500Z/
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
743 AM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022 /643 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.

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

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. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

&&

$$

NMZ028-280500-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.221027T1800Z-221028T0500Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
643 AM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MDT
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...From 12 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-280500-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.221027T1800Z-221028T0500Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
743 AM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.

* 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
184 
WWUS74 KMAF 271917
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
217 PM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280500-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221028T0500Z/
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
217 PM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022 /117 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.

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

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. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

&&

$$

NMZ028-281800-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.221028T0800Z-221028T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221028T0500Z/
Eddy County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, 
and Carlsbad Caverns NP
117 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT TONIGHT...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 12 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 11 PM MDT tonight. For
  the second Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 12 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-281800-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0020.221028T0800Z-221028T1800Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, and Jal
117 PM MDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 12 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Lea, Central Lea and Southern Lea Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 12 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-280500-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221028T0500Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the city of Van Horn
217 PM CDT Thu Oct 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.

* 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
Oct 27, 2:57 AM CDTWind AdvisoryMAFCulberson21 hr
Oct 27, 2:17 PM CDTWind AdvisoryMAFEddy, Lea23 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.