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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 10, 2023Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 10, 2023, 1:51 AM CST for Culberson County, Texas; Eddy County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 10, 2023, 11:00 PM CST. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2023, 1:51 AM CST (07:51 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2023, 11:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 12, 2023, 1:01 AM CST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:56 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 209 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2023-03-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2023-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -53 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2304 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-53 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

335 
WWUS74 KMAF 100751
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
151 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-110030-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.230311T1500Z-230312T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.230311T1500Z-230312T0900Z/
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
151 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 /1251 AM MST Fri Mar 10 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY
TO 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Saturday to 4 AM CDT /3 AM 
  MDT/ Sunday.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
684 
WWUS74 KMAF 102013
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
213 PM CST Fri Mar 10 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-121600-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0013.230311T0500Z-230312T1600Z/
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
213 PM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 /113 PM MST Fri Mar 10 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM CST /10 PM MST/ this evening to 11 AM CDT 
  /10 AM MDT/ Sunday.

* 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-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-120100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.230311T1300Z-230312T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
213 PM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 /113 PM MST Fri Mar 10 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST
/6 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

* 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 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

44
865 
WWUS74 KMAF 110717
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
117 AM CST Sat Mar 11 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-120000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230312T1600Z/
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
117 AM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 /1217 AM MST Sat Mar 11 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT /10 AM
MDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS... 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-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-120000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.230311T1300Z-230312T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
117 AM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 /1217 AM MST Sat Mar 11 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CST /6 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 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ this morning to 7 PM CST /6 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
633 
WWUS74 KMAF 111945
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
145 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-120745-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230312T1600Z/
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
145 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 /1245 PM MST Sat Mar 11 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT /10 AM
MDT/ SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Sunday.

* 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-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-120100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230312T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, 
Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine
145 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 /1245 PM MST Sat Mar 11 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 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 CST /6 PM MST/ this evening.

* 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
781 
WWUS74 KMAF 120133
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
733 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-121345-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230312T1600Z/
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
733 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2023 /633 PM MST Sat Mar 11 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT /10 AM
MDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Sunday.

* 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
717 
WWUS74 KMAF 120701
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
101 AM CST Sun Mar 12 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-120815-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230312T1600Z/
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
101 AM CST Sun Mar 12 2023 /1201 AM MST Sun Mar 12 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Recent observations and trends have shown the winds to be
decreasing across the Guadalupes outside the high wind threshold.
Some elevated gusts are still possible, but will remain below high
wind criteria. The High Wind Warning has been canceled for the
remainder of the overnight and morning period. 

$$

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
Mar 10, 2:08 AM CSTFire Weather WatchMAFAndrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Gaines and 7 more12 hr
Mar 10, 2:13 PM CSTWind AdvisoryMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more29 hr
Mar 10, 2:17 PM CSTRed Flag WarningMAFAndrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Gaines and 7 more29 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2023High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.