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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

October 23, 202214 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2022, 8:36 PM CDT for 14 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 24, 2022, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2022, 8:36 PM CDT (01:36 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2022, 11:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2022, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Midland County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:34 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, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 112 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 2022-10-24Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2022-10-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 176 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
2028 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
216 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

142 
WWUS74 KMAF 240136
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
836 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

TXZ275-277-241345-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0032.221024T1500Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0038.221024T1800Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
836 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT 
  Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through 
  Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. Frost 
  and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-241345-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
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
836 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022 /736 PM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ276-241345-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.221024T1600Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
836 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing
  temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Frost
  and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ050-059>062-067>069-075-272>274-278>282-241345-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.221024T1600Z-221025T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Andrews-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, 
Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon,
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
836 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022 /736 PM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects
  which could be blown about by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ029-241345-
/O.EXA.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Northern Lea County-
Including the city of Tatum
736 PM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Northern Lea County.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
676 
WWUS74 KMAF 240816
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
316 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

TXZ275-277-242215-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.221024T1800Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
316 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 to 65 mph are expected. For the Freeze Watch, 
  sub- freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees are possible.

* WHERE...Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT today.
  For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. Frost and
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation
  and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-242215-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
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
316 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022 /216 AM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ276-242215-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.221024T1600Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
316 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph are expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 28 degrees are possible.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT today. For
  the Freeze Watch, from late tonight night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Frost
  and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ050-059>062-067>069-075-272>274-278>282-242215-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.221024T1600Z-221025T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Andrews-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, 
Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon,
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
316 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022 /216 AM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT today.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects
  which could be blown about by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ029-242215-
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Northern Lea County-
Including the city of Tatum
216 AM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are  
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Lea County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
139 
WWUS74 KMAF 241947
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
247 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

TXZ275-277-251000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
247 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 to 65 mph are expected. For the Freeze Watch, 
  sub- freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees are possible.

* WHERE...Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT today. For the
  Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher 
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be 
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. Frost 
  and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-250100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
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
247 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022 /147 PM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ276-251000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
247 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph are expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees are possible.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT today. For the 
  Freeze Watch, from late tonight night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ050-059>062-067>069-075-272>274-278>282-250100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Andrews-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, 
Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon,
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
247 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022 /147 PM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT today.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ029-251000-
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Northern Lea County-
Including the city of Tatum
147 PM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Lea County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
658 
WWUS74 KMAF 242034
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
334 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

TXZ275-277-250845-
/O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
334 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Chinati and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher
  elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be
  especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. Frost and
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation
  and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ276-250845-
/O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
334 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Frost
  and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive  
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ029-250845-
/O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0001.221025T0900Z-221025T1400Z/
Northern Lea County-
Including the city of Tatum
234 PM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Northern Lea County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-250100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0038.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
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
334 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022 /234 PM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ050-059>062-067>069-075-272>274-278>282-250100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-221025T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Andrews-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Crane-Upton-Pecos-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, 
Midland, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Fort Stockton, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon,
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
334 PM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022 /234 PM MDT Mon Oct 24 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects 
  which could be blown about by the wind.

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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Oct 23, 6:01 PM CDT, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 23, 6:01 PM CDT, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
601 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday night)
Issued at 246 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

Strong winds have been observed in the Guadalupe Mountains since
this morning and this will continue into tomorrow as a deep upper
level low digs into New Mexico. The focus of the strong winds will
shift from the Guadalupes early Monday to the Davis Mountains later
in the days as the low moves east and strong winds behind the low
mix into the higher elevations. Unfortunately rain chances are
beginning to look more uncertain for the western two thirds of the
CWA. Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms will develop
across much of the area tonight, however the low will push a
prefrontal trough east ahead of the front and with it will go the
best low level moisture. A line of showers and storms will form in
along the trough in the eastern Basin and quickly push east out
of the area into the Low Rolling Plains.

High pressure will quickly build in behind the front and become
settled over the Trans Pecos Tuesday morning. Light northwesterly
winds and clear skies will be favorable for maximum radiational
cooling and Tuesday morning will be the coldest morning of the
season. Have issued a Freeze Watch for the Davis Mountains and Marfa
Plateau where guidance is indicating temperatures will drop below
freezing for the first time, and could actually drop to near hard
freeze levels. Cannot rule out a freeze in northern Lea County
either and this will have to be monitored for possible inclusion in
the watch later.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 246 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

Long term pattern will be dominated by multiple cases of western US
trough amplification as multiple shortwaves dig from the PAC NW down
through the Rockies, and eventually the plains. Our previous
disturbance will eject eastward across the Mississippi Valley with
some chilly air in its wake. Lows Tuesday morning will be in the 30s
and 40s for much of the forecast area with even some freezing
temperatures increasingly likely across the Marfa Plateau and
adjacent high terrain. Northern Lea county will be borderline, but
will be a zone to bear watching in case a freeze product is
necessary. Temperatures will rebound on Tuesday back into the 60s
and 70s thanks to a return to prevailing southwest flow as the low
pressure shoves eastward.

A moderating temp pattern will occur mid-week with widespread 70s
once again forecast across the region, but another digging shortwave
trough is forecast to enter the confines of W TX with lower heights
and modest ascent that could trigger a round of showers/storms for
our northern and eastern areas Thursday night into Friday.
Disturbance will be a fast mover with eyes on the Mississippi Valley
by the following weekend, so the time frame for precip will be short-
lived. However, another dip in regional temperatures expected for
the end of the week behind the vacating disturbance.

The pattern will continue to be active with mean troughing in the
western US with progressive nature of shortwaves driving the nature
of the long term pattern. This is a prime case where sometime down
the line there could be a stronger push of cooler air into the
region. Nothing on the immediate horizon, but some hints of more
deep fall airmasses are possible near the end of October into early
November. It will be something we'll keep tabs on, but until then,
we'll see an undulation of temperature forecasts.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 536 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

Windy conditions will diminish somewhat over the next few hours
before a pre-frontal trough brings westerly winds back up around
24/08Z. Another, stronger front due to arrive at the terminals
late morning will really increase the winds with KCNM, KPEQ, and
KINK possibly gusting near 40 kts during the afternoon. Showers
will be possible, especially across the Permian Basin so have
added VCSH for now. BLDU is also possible in the afternoon due to
the strong winds, but less certain so will defer to the next
issuance.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               61  74  43  71 /  60  30   0   0
Carlsbad                 55  65  37  69 /  30  30   0   0
Dryden                   63  82  48  73 /  20  10   0   0
Fort Stockton            60  74  43  71 /  50  20   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           48  57  38  61 /  40  20   0   0
Hobbs                    54  62  36  67 /  40  20   0   0
Marfa                    48  63  30  68 /  40  10   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     59  70  42  69 /  50  30   0   0
Odessa                   59  69  42  70 /  50  30   0   0
Wink                     58  70  38  71 /  50  20   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Warning until 8 PM CDT Monday for Guadalupe Mountains
     Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

     High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
     Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains.

     Freeze Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday morning for
     Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains-Marfa Plateau.

NM...High Wind Warning until 8 PM CDT Monday for Guadalupe Mountains
     of Eddy County.

&&

SHORT TERM...10
LONG TERM....87
AVIATION...29
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 23, 2:45 PM CDT, 5 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
245 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-241945-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
245 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022 /145 PM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New Mexico,
southwest Texas and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Strong gusts of 65 to 70 mph are possible in parts of the Guadalupe
Mountains. A High Wind Warning is in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Strong winds are expected in the Guadalupe, Delaware, Chinati, and
Davis Mountains Monday with gusts of 60 to 65 mph in the Davis and
Chinati Mountains up to 75 mph in parts of the Guadalupe Mountains.
A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Davis and Chinati Mountains
and a High Wind Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains. Otherwise it will be windy to very windy across a large
part plains on Monday.

A few strong storms are possible early Monday morning across the
eastern half of the Permian Basin. Hail, gusty winds, lightning, and
locally heavy rain are the main concerns.

Tuesday morning a freeze is forecast across the Marfa Plateau, Davis
and Chinati mountains. A Freeze Watch has been issued for Tuesday
morning.

High winds possible across Guadalupe Pass Thursday afternoon through
Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
https://weather.gov/midland

The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 24, 3:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMitchell, Scurry43 min
Oct 24, 3:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGlasscock, Reagan41 min
Oct 24, 3:34 PM CDTFreeze WarningMAFBrewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio17 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.