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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2:08 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Gaines and 7 more | 12 hr |
| Mar 10, 2:13 PM CST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves and 2 more | 29 hr |
| Mar 10, 2:17 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, Gaines and 7 more | 29 hr |
Nearby
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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.