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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 4, 202223 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Nov 4, 2022, 2:40 AM CDT for 23 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 4, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 4, 2022, 2:40 AM CDT (07:40 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 4, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Nov 4, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 25 counties

Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:45 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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 46 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 2022-11-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 370 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-11-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 75 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
370 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-292 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1547 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

999 
WWUS74 KMAF 040740
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
240 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

TXZ277-042100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0040.221104T0740Z-221105T0000Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
240 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 29 possible.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. 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-TXZ270-271-042100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0040.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
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
240 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 /140 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 
  Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for 
  light low flying 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-276-042100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.221104T1500Z-221105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Marfa
240 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-273-274-
278>280-042100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.221104T1500Z-221105T0000Z/
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-Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin
240 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 /140 AM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West 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 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ275-042100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.A.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
Chinati Mountains-
240 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday 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
2 follow-up statements
223 
WWUS74 KMAF 041827
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
127 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

TXZ275-041930-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FZ.A.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
Chinati Mountains-
127 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...FREEZE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

A freeze is not expected.

$$

TXZ277-051400-
/O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0040.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
127 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

TXZ272-276-051400-
/O.UPG.KMAF.FZ.A.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FZ.W.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Marfa
127 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 30 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0040.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
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
127 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 /1227 PM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-273-274-
278>280-050000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
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-Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin
127 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 /1227 PM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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
607 
WWUS74 KMAF 050017
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
717 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

TXZ277-051230-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0040.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
717 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 degrees are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

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

* 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-TXZ270-271-050130-
/O.EXP.KMAF.HW.W.0040.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
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
717 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 /617 PM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below warning and advisory criteria this
evening, thus the warning has been allowed to expire as scheduled. 

$$

TXZ272-276-051230-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FZ.W.0002.221105T0900Z-221105T1400Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Marfa
717 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor and Marfa Plateau.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-273-274-
278>280-050130-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221105T0000Z/
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-Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, 
Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, 
Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, 
Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Alpine, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin
717 PM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 /617 PM MDT Fri Nov 4 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind speeds have dropped below advisory criteria, thus the
advisory has been allowed to expire as scheduled.

$$

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
Nov 4, 2:40 AM CDTFreeze WatchMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio11 hr
Nov 4, 1:27 PM CDTFreeze WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio20 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.