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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 1, 20234 counties in Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 1, 2023, 1:54 PM CST for 4 counties in Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 2, 2023, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 53 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2023, 1:54 PM CST (19:54 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2023, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 4, 2023, 8:00 AM CST
In force
53 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Presidio County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 215 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 2, 10:38 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Pine Springs, TXMESONET STATION 60 PINE SPRINGS GMNP.
Jan 2, 11:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 555 Wsw Otis, NMASOS STATION KCNM CARLSBAD.
Jan 2, 11:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 N Lakewood, NMMESONET STATION NMC37 SEVEN RIVERS.
Jan 2, 11:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 Ene Pine Springs, TXMESONET STATION PSGT2 PINERY.
Jan 2, 12:27 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 754 S Pine Springs, TXAWOS STATION KGDP 4 S PINE SPRINGS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 215 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 12:00Z on 2023-01-01Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2023-01-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 69 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2480 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
134 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

700 
WWUS74 KMAF 011954
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
154 PM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-020900-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0001.230102T1200Z-230104T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0001.230102T0900Z-230104T1200Z/
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
154 PM CST Sun Jan 1 2023 /1254 PM MST Sun Jan 1 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ MONDAY TO
6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ Monday to 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* 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...

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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
8 follow-up statements
963 
WWUS74 KMAF 020302
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
902 PM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-021515-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.230102T0900Z-230104T1200Z/
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
902 PM CST Sun Jan 1 2023 /802 PM MST Sun Jan 1 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/
MONDAY TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ Monday to 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* 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-TXZ272>280-282-021515-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.230102T1800Z-230103T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-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-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, 
Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, 
Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
902 PM CST Sun Jan 1 2023 /802 PM MST Sun Jan 1 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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
372 
WWUS74 KMAF 020805
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
205 AM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-030415-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.230102T0900Z-230104T1200Z/
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
205 AM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /105 AM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Today, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected. Tuesday, west winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ045-046-050-075-030000-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.230102T1800Z-230103T0000Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Pecos-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
and Fort Stockton
205 AM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Gaines, Dawson, Andrews and Pecos Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ272>280-282-030000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.230102T1800Z-230103T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-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-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, 
Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, 
Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
205 AM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /105 AM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  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
774 
WWUS74 KMAF 022027
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
227 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-030830-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1200Z/
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
227 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /127 PM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Today, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Tuesday, west winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* 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...

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. Use caution if you must
drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-075-272>280-282-030000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230103T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Pecos-
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-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
Fort Stockton, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, 
Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
227 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /127 PM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  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
649 
WWUS74 KMAF 022108
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
308 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-030915-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1200Z/
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
308 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /208 PM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Today, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Tuesday, west winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-051>053-059>063-067>070-082-030000-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230103T0000Z/
Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Terrell-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson
308 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-075-272>280-282-030000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230103T0000Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Pecos-
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-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, 
Fort Stockton, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, 
Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
308 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /208 PM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 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
797 
WWUS74 KMAF 030111
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
711 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

TXZ277-031315-
/O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0001.230103T1200Z-230104T1200Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
711 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-031315-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1200Z/
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
711 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /611 PM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* 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-TXZ059-272>276-278-031315-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.230103T1700Z-230104T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
711 PM CST Mon Jan 2 2023 /611 PM MST Mon Jan 2 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving 
  and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains, Marfa Plateau and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills, and Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Tuesday to midnight CST /11 
  PM MST/ Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 


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
188 
WWUS74 KMAF 030915
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
315 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-041400-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1400Z/
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
315 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023 /215 AM MST Tue Jan 3 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ277-041400-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0001.230103T0915Z-230104T1400Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
315 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph...higher
  above 5500 feet.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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-TXZ059-272>276-278-040600-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.230103T1400Z-230104T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
315 AM CST Tue Jan 3 2023 /215 AM MST Tue Jan 3 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains.  In Texas, Loving 
  and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains, Marfa Plateau and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills, and Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ this morning to midnight CST 
  /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.  
 
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
829 
WWUS74 KMAF 031930
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
130 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-041200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1400Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
130 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023 /1230 PM MST Tue Jan 3 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ Wednesday.

* 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-TXZ059-272>276-278-040600-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230104T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Mentone, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, and Alpine
130 PM CST Tue Jan 3 2023 /1230 PM MST Tue Jan 3 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Loving 
  and Eastern Culberson Counties, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, Reeves County Plains, Marfa Plateau and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills, and Chinati Mountains. 

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ this morning to midnight CST 
  /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WWUS74 KMAF 040805
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
205 AM CST Wed Jan 4 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-041400-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1400Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
Pine Springs, and Fort Davis
205 AM CST Wed Jan 4 2023 /105 AM MST Wed Jan 4 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, and Davis.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Jan 1, 11:22 AM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 11:22 AM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1122 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Monday afternoon)
Issued at 259 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

Current upper air analysis this New Year's morning shows a weak
mid-level ridge axis centered over W TX with a digging upper
trough along the CA coast, which will be our next disturbance in
question this coming week. Prior to any impact from the trough, a
very warm start to 2023 is forecast across the entire forecast
area with thermal ridge alignment perfectly centered over SW TX up
through the Permian Basin, extending as far north as the Red
River. Well-above normal boundary temperatures along with light
downsloping wind component will allow for temperatures to reach
well into the 70s for a majority of the region, especially down in
the RGV over to the eastern 1/2 of W TX zones. Unfortunately the
pattern will remain progressive with this warm afternoon being
only a one day deal as the next system out west begins to impact
our area by Monday AM. Prior to the approach, a very mild morning
is anticipated for Monday with 40s and 50s common across the
entire CWA making this feel more like early spring compared to the
norm.

A swift moving Pacific front will plow east ahead of the mid-level
trough axis providing modest ascent out west for some showers and
even rain/snow mix in the Guadalupes where height falls and
elevation could be enough to get some snow flakes mixing into the
equation Monday AM before dissipating. Temperatures will fall a
solid 10 degrees for most locations on Monday afternoon with 50s
to the north and west and 60s elsewhere. The main story will be
the wind accompanying the storm arrival with a strong 500mb jet
max rotating over the northern 1/3rd of the CWA during peak
mixing. Gusty winds exceeding 35 mph will be common for much of
the area Monday afternoon with advisory level winds likely aligned
across SE NM, the NW Permian Basin, and most places west of the
Pecos river. Patchy blowing dust will be possible over the
northern half of the CWA thanks to the westerly wind component
giving a higher opportunity to usher in some loose soils off the
Continental front and nearby high plains.

Across the Guadalupes, a stout W/SW flow regime will nestle
overhead with guidance signaling the beginning of a prolonged
high wind event for the mountains at all levels above 4500 ft. Gap
flow at GDP will allow for local pressure gradient and wind
maxima to occur Monday PM with gusts up around 75-80 mph to impact
the area. Considering the higher confidence levels with the
incoming disturbance, a High Wind Watch remains in effect from
Monday AM through late Tuesday for the anticipated sustained winds
and wind gusts. An upgrade to a warning is very likely in the
next forecast package given the agreement on all guidance.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 259 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

Monday night, our next high wind event will be underway across the
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, possibly as far south as the
Davis Mountains, as a potent trough rapidly translates from the
Central High Plains toward the Upper Midwest. After winds peak
during the afternoon, they will diminish somewhat overnight,
particularly across the lower elevations. However, gusty
conditions will continue, and another uptick in winds is expected
on Tuesday as a secondary shortwave passes just to the north of
the region on the heels of the departing trough. Winds across the
plains may be stronger on Tuesday afternoon than Monday, with
another round of potentially widespread Advisory conditions
possible. The area of greatest concern when it comes to the high
winds will continue to be the Guadalupe Mountains and immediately
adjacent plains of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas, where NAM
and GFS guidance both maintain a pronounced mountain wave
signature for the duration (though, markedly moreso on the GFS,
per normal). This will yield continued concerns for extreme
turbulence for aircraft flying in the vicinity of the higher
terrain, as well as hazardous driving conditions for high profile
vehicles, particularly on north-south oriented roadways where
crosswinds will be maximized. Windy conditions will continue
through Tuesday night, before rapidly diminishing on Wednesday
morning as the shortwave and attendant jet progress east of the
region. The High Wind Watch that currently extends through early
Wednesday morning will be maintained, though will likely be
upgraded to a High Wind Warning in the next forecast package.

Wednesday night, a cold front will sink southward through the area
in the wake of the departing shortwave as northwesterly flow
develops, yielding the coldest night in the extended with lows
ranging from the upper 20s to middle 30s for most. The cooldown
will be short-lived, as midlevel ridging develops Thursday through
Friday, yielding a warmup from near normal afternoon highs in the
middle 50s to middle 60s Tuesday and Wednesday to above normal
highs in the 60s to around 70 degrees by Friday. Another trough
will pass well to the north of the area Friday night and Saturday,
with temperatures cooling slightly, but still remaining above
normal for early January. For the time being, the continued
progressive pattern will continue to keep any Arctic air confined
well to the north of our area, yielding continued near and above
normal temperatures through the end of next weekend and beyond.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1121 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

VFR conditions and light southwest winds will continue the next 24
hours.

Hennig

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               76  52  66  42 /   0   0  10   0
Carlsbad                 72  45  56  37 /   0  10  20   0
Dryden                   75  48  73  45 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            79  53  68  42 /   0   0  10   0
Guadalupe Pass           63  40  49  34 /   0  20  30   0
Hobbs                    71  45  58  35 /   0   0  10   0
Marfa                    71  40  62  31 /   0   0  10   0
Midland Intl Airport     75  50  64  41 /   0   0  10   0
Odessa                   75  50  64  41 /   0   0  10   0
Wink                     75  47  62  39 /   0   0  10   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Watch from Monday morning through late Tuesday night
     for Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
     Delaware Mountains.

NM...High Wind Watch from late tonight through late Tuesday night for
     Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

&&

SHORT TERM...87
LONG TERM....84
AVIATION...10
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 1, 3:02 AM CST, 10 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
302 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-020915-
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-
302 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023 /202 AM MST Sun Jan 1 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected.

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

Windy to very windy conditions are possible across a large portion
of the region Monday through Wednesday. A High Wind Watch is in
effect for the Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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
Dec 31, 9:27 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchMAFCulberson16 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.