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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 20, 2023, 2:12 AM CST for 10 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It was in force for 3 days. 18 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
- Feb 20, 2023, 2:12 AM CST (08:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 23, 2023, 11:00 AM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:12 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 12:10 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 90 | Pine Springs, TX | MESONET STATION 60 PINE SPRINGS GMNP. |
| Feb 22, 3:59 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Wnw Castolon, TX | MESONET STATION 123 1NW CASTOLON, BBNP BIG BEND NP/BREWSTER. |
| Feb 22, 5:38 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 85 | 3 Nnw Pine Springs, TX | MESONET STATION GDBT2 THE BOWL. |
| Feb 22, 9:13 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Ene Queen, NM | MESONET STATION QENN5 QUEEN. |
| Feb 22, 9:50 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Nw Hobbs, NM | MESONET STATION 66 HOBBS, NM/ LEA COUNTY. |
| Feb 22, 9:50 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 Ne Monument, NM | AWOS STATION KHOB HOBBS LEA CO. |
| Feb 22, 9:52 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 1 Ene Pine Springs, TX | MESONET STATION PSGT2 PINERY. |
| Feb 22, 10:00 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lovington, NM | GAS STATION SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE. |
| Feb 22, 10:51 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Nne Seminole, TX | MESONET STATION 25 SEMINOLE 2N. |
| Feb 22, 11:07 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 E Andrews, TX | MESONET STATION 48 2E ANDREWSW. |
| Feb 22, 11:29 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Wsw Seagraves, TX | MESONET STATION 15 SEAGRAVES 1SW. |
| Feb 22, 11:40 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 3 N Lakewood, NM | MESONET STATION NMC37 SEVEN RIVERS. |
| Feb 22, 12:36 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 2 Sw Tatum, NM | MESONET STATION CW0386 TATUM. |
| Feb 22, 1:40 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Nw Maljamar, NM | MESONET STATION CPPN5 CAPROCK. |
| Feb 22, 2:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 W Artesia, NM | AWOS STATION KATS ARTESIA. |
| Feb 22, 4:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 21 W Bennett, NM | MESONET STATION FW9688 JAL. |
| Feb 22, 4:17 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 5 Wsw Otis, NM | ASOS STATION KCNM CARLSBAD. |
| Feb 22, 4:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 12 Ese Halfway, NM | MESONET STATION FW9687 EUNICE. |
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 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 122 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1836 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 22 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
702 WWUS74 KMAF 200812 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 212 AM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-202015- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0010.230220T1800Z-230223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0010.230220T0812Z-230223T0600Z/ 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 212 AM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 /112 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence will be hazardous for 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ273-202015- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.230220T0812Z-230221T0100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, and Lovington 212 AM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 /112 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
9 follow-up statements
481 WWUS74 KMAF 201934 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 134 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-210745- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ 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 134 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 /1234 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence will be hazardous for 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ273-210100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230221T0100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, and Lovington 134 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 /1234 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Secure lawn furniture, garbage cans or other objects which could be blown about by the wind. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
811 WWUS74 KMAF 210318 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 918 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-230600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ 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 918 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2023 /818 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
309 WWUS74 KMAF 210902 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 302 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-212115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 302 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 /202 AM MST Tue Feb 21 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-212115- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0011.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- 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- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 302 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 /202 AM MST Tue Feb 21 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. A few power outages are also possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
430 WWUS74 KMAF 212034 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-220845- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0011.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0010.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. A few power outages are also possible. Visibilities may be reduced to below a half mile due to blowing dust, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction sites. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-220845- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ 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 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * 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. && $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-220845- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Visibilities may be reduced to below a half mile due to blowing dust, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction sites. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
182 WWUS74 KMAF 220905 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-222115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ 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 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /205 AM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-222115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /205 AM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-222115- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
469 WWUS74 KMAF 222102 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-230915- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /202 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-230600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- 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- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /202 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing dust will lower visibility to below a half mile at times, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction 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. && $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-230600- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Localized areas of blowing dust will lower visibility to below a half mile at times, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
905 WWUS74 KMAF 230254 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-230400- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- 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- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /754 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished for all but the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains this evening. While gusty winds remain possible the next few hours, particularly across Southeast New Mexico, speeds will continue to decrease and remain below Warning criteria. $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-230400- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished quickly this evening, and while gusty winds remain possible the next hour or two, wind speeds are expected to remain below Advisory criteria. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231700- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ 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 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /754 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence will be hazardous for plow 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
928 WWUS74 KMAF 230258 CCA NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 858 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-230400- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 858 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /758 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished for all but the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains this evening. While gusty winds remain possible the next few hours, particularly across Southeast New Mexico, speeds will continue to decrease and remain below Warning criteria. $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-230400- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 858 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished quickly this evening, and while gusty winds remain possible the next hour or two, wind speeds are expected to remain below Advisory criteria. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231700- /O.COR.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 858 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /758 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
423 WWUS74 KMAF 230840 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 240 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231700- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ 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 CST Thu Feb 23 2023 /140 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence 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. && $$ 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 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 Feb 19, 10:33 PM CST, 3 hours 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 19, 10:33 PM CST, 3 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1033 PM CST Sun Feb 19 2023
...New AVIATION...
.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday night)
Issued at 250 PM CST Sun Feb 19 2023
A band of light rain continues its northward progression this
afternoon, currently extending west-southwestward from the northern
Permian Basin down toward the Guadalupe Mountains. Rainfall amounts
thus far have been on the order of a few hundredths of an inch at
most, though orographically enhanced higher totals may be possible
in the Guadalupe Mountains through the remainder of the afternoon.
Also of concern in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains are high
winds associated with a passing midlevel jet maxima. While
observations are sparse, guidance continues to indicate the
development of a mountain wave signature this afternoon, thus the
High Wind Warning remains in effect through late this evening. While
the strongest gusts to around 70mph are expected to be across the
mountains (and especially toward the ridgetops), sub-advisory level
gusty winds are also possible through early this evening across the
Southeast New Mexico Plains.
The aforementioned band of precipitation will move out of the
region by early evening, with lingering cloud cover and continued
downsloping southwesterly flow yielding a mild night overnight.
Lows tonight will only drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s
across the area, well above normal for this time of year. And,
speaking of above normal temperatures, Monday will feel more like
a day in early April than late February, as substantial downslope
warming sends temperatures into the 70s and lower 80s for all but
the higher terrain, where middle to upper 60s are expected. High
clouds will linger across the region limiting insolation somewhat,
but not enough to make a big difference in temperatures. Winds
will also ramp up across the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Monday afternoon, marking the beginning of what looks to be a
rather prolonged high wind event across that area through midweek,
with only a few brief lulls during the overnight hours. The
increase in winds can be attributed to a strong jet moving over
the region ahead of an approaching trough, which on Monday, will
still be churning off the coast of Baja. The slow-moving nature of
this trough and presence (and later intensification) of its
attendant jet will be the driving force behind the upcoming windy
period, which will be discussed further in the Long Term
Discussion below. Heading into Monday night, mild temperatures
will continue with little change to antecedent conditions, with
lows once again in the 40s and lower 50s region-wide.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 250 PM CST Sun Feb 19 2023
On Tuesday, we will see increasing southwesterly flow aloft ahead
of the next approaching storm system which will be located over
the Baja Del Norte. High temperatures will soar into the upper 70s
west to lower 80s east which will make it feel more like April
than February. A Strengthening mid-level jet will stretch from far
West TX through the N Permian Basin Tuesday afternoon where
breezy to windy conditions are expected to develop. Another bout
of high winds is expected through Guadalupe Pass through Tuesday
evening. Meanwhile, large scale lift assocd with the approaching
shrtwv trough will arrive late Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning. This will result in increasing rain chances from W-E as
the trough axis passes over the area. Rainfall amounts are still
looking rather light with less than 0.10" expected in most
locations. Altho, there could be a thunderstorm or two across the
eastern Permian Basin where mid- lvl lapse rates will be steepest.
As one trough departs, another 500 mb trough will develop across
Intermountain West on Wednesday. This trough will be much more
broad, but a potent mid-lvl jet will develop across the S Plains
as the 500 hpa hght gradient tightens throughout the day. Westerly
winds are expected to ramp up across the region by Wednesday
afternoon, especially across the mountains and surrounding plains.
Much of southeast New Mexico, the Upper Trans Pecos and higher
terrain of West TX will likely experience high winds w/gusts >60
mph. Further east into the Permian Basin, winds will be a slightly
lower, but still gusting over 50 mph. Much of the region will see
widespread blowing dust Wednesday afternoon and evening. Wind
speeds will slowly diminish into Thursday morning as a Pacific
cold front passes through the region.
Temperatures will cool slightly on Thursday with the passage of a
weak cold front, but still remain above normal. By next weekend, we
will see temperatures rebounding to well above normal as troughing
off the coast of CA induces southwesterly flow aloft. This trough
will eventually arrive sometime late Sunday into Monday, bringing
our next chance of precipitation, but most likely more strong winds.
-Salerno
&&
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1028 PM CST Sun Feb 19 2023
VFR with extensive mid and high clouds. SW to W wind tonight will
be W on Monday with gusts over 30kts possible during the
afternoon. CNM has been gusty tonight but should decrease through
the overnight period. A High Wind Watch in effect Monday for the
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains... severe turbulence will be
possible in the vicinity of the mountains.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring 49 81 50 81 / 0 0 0 0
Carlsbad 51 73 50 73 / 10 0 0 10
Dryden 45 81 51 83 / 0 0 0 0
Fort Stockton 47 81 51 83 / 0 0 0 10
Guadalupe Pass 47 64 48 63 / 10 0 0 20
Hobbs 48 73 47 73 / 20 0 0 0
Marfa 37 73 40 72 / 0 0 0 10
Midland Intl Airport 48 78 50 80 / 0 0 0 0
Odessa 48 78 51 79 / 0 0 0 0
Wink 45 78 49 78 / 0 0 0 10
&&
.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Warning until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight for
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains.
High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
for Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
Delaware Mountains.
NM...High Wind Warning until 11 PM MST this evening for Guadalupe
Mountains of Eddy County.
High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Wednesday evening
for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.
&&
SHORT TERM...84
LONG TERM....72
AVIATION...84Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 19, 6:43 PM CST, 7 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 643 PM CST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082- 270>282-210045- 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- 643 PM CST Sun Feb 19 2023 /543 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New Mexico, southwest Texas and western Texas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A High Wind Warning is in effect this evening for the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. A High Wind Watch is in effect Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening for the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. High winds are possible elsewhere. High winds are possible Thursday, mainly in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. .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
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 19, 11:32 PM CST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1132 PM CST SUN FEB 19 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0216 PM NON-TSTM WND GST PINE SPRINGS 31.89N 104.81W
02/19/2023 M75 MPH CULBERSON TX MESONET
MESONET STATION 60 PINE SPRINGS GMNP.
0638 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NNW PINE SPRINGS 31.93N 104.83W
02/19/2023 M63 MPH CULBERSON TX MESONET
MESONET STATION GDBT2 THE BOWL.
0652 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE PINE SPRINGS 31.89N 104.80W
02/19/2023 M53 MPH CULBERSON TX MESONET
MESONET STATION PSGT2 PINERY.
0625 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 5 WSW OTIS 32.33N 104.25W
02/19/2023 M64 MPH EDDY NM ASOS
ASOS STATION KCNM CARLSBAD.
0752 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 4 W WHITES CITY 32.18N 104.44W
02/19/2023 M57 MPH EDDY NM MESONET
MESONET STATION BATN5 BATDRAW.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2:12 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Culberson | 17 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.