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High Wind Watch 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 20, 2022Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind watch at Apr 20, 2022, 10:11 PM CDT for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 22, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2022, 10:11 PM CDT (03:11 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 21, 2022, 1:50 PM CDT
In force
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 03:10 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, 3.2 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 2022-04-21Temperature 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 2022-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 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
5650 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

403 
WWUS74 KMAF 210311
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1011 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0021.220422T1800Z-220423T1100Z/
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
1011 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022 /911 PM MDT Wed Apr 20 2022/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

44
2 follow-up statements
884 
WWUS74 KMAF 210758
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
258 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-212100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0021.220422T1800Z-220423T1100Z/
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
258 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022 /158 AM MDT Thu Apr 21 2022/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
687 
WWUS74 KMAF 211850
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
150 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-221830-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.220422T1800Z-220423T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0025.220422T1800Z-220423T0900Z/
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
150 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022 /1250 PM MDT Thu Apr 21 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY TO
4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ 
  Saturday.

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

&&

$$

NMZ033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-075-221830-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.220422T1800Z-220423T0900Z/
Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-
Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, 
Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, and Fort Stockton
150 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022 /1250 PM MDT Thu Apr 21 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY TO
4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Friday to 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-TXZ059-272>274-221830-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.220422T1800Z-220423T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Loving-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Mentone, Van Horn, and Pecos
150 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022 /1250 PM MDT Thu Apr 21 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT
/9 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea 
  County. In Texas, Loving and Eastern Culberson Counties, and 
  Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 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.

&&

$$

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
Apr 20, 9:19 PM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFCulberson, Gaines24 hr
Apr 21, 3:27 AM CDTFire Weather WatchMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more11 hr
Apr 21, 1:50 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningMAFAndrews, Borden, Crane, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 12 more38 hr
Apr 21, 1:50 PM CDTWind AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Borden, Crane, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 14 more32 hr
Apr 21, 2:21 PM CDTRed Flag WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more32 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.