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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

March 23, 2023Eddy County, New Mexico; 6 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 23, 2023, 12:49 PM MDT for Eddy County, New Mexico; 6 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 24, 2023, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 16 hr. 1 report 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
Mar 23, 2023, 12:49 PM MDT (18:49 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2023, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2023, 1:35 AM MDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 193 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:49 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
Mar 24, 12:14 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Pine Springs, TXMESONET STATION 60 PINE SPRINGS GMNP.

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, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 192 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 2023-03-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 246 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-03-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 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
246 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-323 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1378 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

658 
WWUS74 KMAF 231849
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-241000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-230324T0400Z/
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
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /1249 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM
MDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ FRIDAY
TO 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Through this evening, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts
  up to 65 mph are expected. From Friday morning through Saturday
  morning, west winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CDT /10 PM 
  MDT/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 11 
  AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ Friday to 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  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-TXZ272-273-241000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-230324T0400Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
and Van Horn
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /1249 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM
CDT /8 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph are expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds
  35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 to 70 mph are expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn 
  and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ 
  to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Blowing dust may result in localized visibility reductions.


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.

&&

$$

TXZ274-278-241000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Pecos and Alpine
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Blowing dust may result in localized visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ277-241000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T1000Z/
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ275-241000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
Chinati Mountains-
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chinati Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-276-279>281-
241000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
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-
Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, 
Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, 
Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, 
Dryden, Sanderson, Marfa, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, 
Marathon, Chisos Basin, and Presidio
149 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /1249 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT
/8 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and most of West Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may result in localized visibility reductions.

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
5 follow-up statements
797 
WWUS74 KMAF 240756
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
256 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

TXZ059-276-242000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
Loving-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Mentone and Marfa
256 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Loving County, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-242000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T1000Z/
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
256 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /156 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 5 AM CDT /4 
  AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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-TXZ272>275-278-242000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Van Horn, Pecos, and Alpine
256 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /156 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 
  PM MDT/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ282-242000-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon
256 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lower Brewster County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-075-082-279>281-
242000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.230324T1600Z-230325T0200Z/
Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-
Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, 
Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, 
Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin,
and Presidio
256 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /156 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 
  PM MDT/ 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
954 
WWUS74 KMAF 241857
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
157 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-250900-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T1000Z/
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
157 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /1257 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...In the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, west winds 40 to
  55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph are expected. In the Davis
  Mountains, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous
  for low flying light aircraft. 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-TXZ059-272>276-278-250200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
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
157 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /1257 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-250200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0002.230324T1857Z-230325T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Stanton, 
Big Spring, and Colorado City
157 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust is possible. For the
  Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  are expected.

* WHERE...Dawson, Borden, Scurry, Martin, Howard and Mitchell 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility
  in areas of blowing dust are expected. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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

&&

$$

NMZ033-034-TXZ045-050-060>063-067>070-075-082-279>282-250200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-Andrews-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, 
Andrews, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, 
Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, 
Lajitas, and Castolon
157 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /1257 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and most of West 
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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
410 
WWUS74 KMAF 250058
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
758 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-251000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T1000Z/
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
758 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /658 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.  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-TXZ059-272>276-278-250200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
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
758 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /658 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

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

* 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...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-075-082-279>282-
250200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230325T0200Z/
Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-
Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, 
Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, 
Colorado City, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, 
Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, 
Sanderson, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin,
Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon
758 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /658 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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
723 
WWUS74 KMAF 250249
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
949 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-251000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T1000Z/
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
949 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /849 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.  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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf
653 
WWUS74 KMAF 250735
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
235 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-250845-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T1000Z/
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
235 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023 /135 AM MDT Sat Mar 25 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds have subsided.

$$

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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 Mar 23, 11:27 AM MDT, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 11:27 AM MDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1227 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Friday afternoon)
Issued at 331 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

Current satellite shows an upper level trough over California with a
strong jet stream oriented southwest to northeast ahead of the
trough axis. The jet core will be well north of the CWA, but strong
winds extend well south and over southeastern New Mexico where
they are again expected to mix down into the Guadalupe Mountains.
A downsloping effect sends temperatures above normal this afternoon
with highs in the upper 70s to 80s. Dry westerly flow off the
mountains helps develop a dryline over the eastern Permian Basin
this afternoon that will slowly move back west as the sun sets. The
trough to the west moves east tonight pushing a Pacific front into
the Permian Basin, colliding with dryline late this evening.
Models show thunderstorms developing along this collision boundary
which should be around Snyder to Big Spring to Rankin. Instability
and shear are progged to be sufficient for some of these storms to
become severe before pushing east into the Low Rolling Plains with
large hail and strong winds being the biggest threats.

The threat shifts from thunderstorms to winds again tomorrow as the
trough continues its eastward progression. West winds increase in
the wake of the passage of the cold front and very windy conditions
are expected with strong winds possible from the Guadalupe
Mountains, to the Davis Mountains including the adjacent plains to
the east. A High Wind Watch has been issued. Temperatures Friday
behind the front drop back down to near normal.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 331 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

Heading into the weekend, quasi-zonal mid-level flow will remain
predominant. The trough that brought strong winds and fire weather
to the region will have exited the region. Temperatures will be
slightly cooler than Friday with a residual Pacific airmass
filtering in. Afternoon temperatures in the 60s and 70s will be on
tap for many. Sunday through the following week, a series of
shortwaves pass well north of the region. Gusty winds may develop on
Sunday with similar temperatures to Saturday. A weak cold front may
enter the region Monday into Tuesday. Despite this potential
"front", temperatures remain nearly the same, only a few degrees
cooler, with widespread 60s and 70s. No rain is in the forecast with
this dry, progressive pattern unfortunately.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1223 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

VFR conditions have returned at MAF at issuance, and are expected
to prevail areawide through the forecast period. Winds will
remain elevated/gusty out of the W/SW, peaking late this afternoon
through early this evening with widespread gusts to 25-35kt
possible. Winds will diminish somewhat overnight, and become gusty
once again toward the end of the period.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 331 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

A Fire Danger Statement has been issued this afternoon for the Davis
and Chinati Mountains and surrounding foothills for localized near
critical and critical fire weather conditions. Afternoon relative
humidity in the teens coupled with elevated winds should briefly
allow for elevated fire weather conditions. Elsewhere, relative
humidity is expected to be higher or winds lighter. A Fire Weather
Watch has been issued for the entire region from Friday afternoon
through Friday evening. Strong west winds area-wide and widespread
relative humidities in the teens result in widespread critical
RFTIs. Portions of southeast New Mexico are a bit lower confidence
with respect to potential red flag conditions. Relative humidity is
forecast to be slightly higher and ERCs are substantially lower than
areas further east. Nonetheless, near-critical and localized
critical RFTIs are likely to materialize and have erred on the side
of caution and included this region. Fire weather concerns do not
improve heading into the weekend as very dry conditions remain.
Saturday may develop localized near critical to critical RFTIs with
Sunday expected to have more widespread critical conditions as
stronger winds make a return.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               49  75  44  69 /  30   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 42  68  38  68 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   54  81  46  77 /  20   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            49  71  44  73 /  10   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           39  57  37  59 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    39  65  37  64 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    36  63  32  67 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     47  70  43  68 /  10   0   0   0
Odessa                   47  69  43  68 /  10   0   0   0
Wink                     43  70  39  70 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Warning until 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening for
     Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware
     Mountains.

     High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning for
     Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Eastern Culberson
     County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
     Delaware Mountains-Reeves County Plains-Van Horn and
     Highway 54 Corridor.

     Fire Weather Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening
     for Andrews-Borden-Central Brewster County-Chinati
     Mountains-Chisos Basin-Crane-Davis Mountains-Davis
     Mountains Foothills-Dawson-Eastern Culberson County-Ector-
     Gaines-Glasscock-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
     Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Howard-Loving-Lower
     Brewster County-Marfa Plateau-Martin-Midland-Mitchell-Pecos-
     Presidio Valley-Reagan-Reeves County Plains-Scurry-Terrell-
     Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Ward-Winkler.

     Wind Advisory until 11 PM CDT this evening for Eastern Culberson
     County-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

NM...High Wind Warning until 10 PM MDT this evening for Guadalupe
     Mountains of Eddy County.

     High Wind Watch from Friday morning through late Friday night
     for Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

     Fire Weather Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening
     for Chaves Plains-Eddy Plains-Lea-Sacramento Foothills and
     Guadalupe Mountains.

     Wind Advisory until 10 PM MDT this evening for Eddy County
     Plains.

&&

SHORT TERM...10
LONG TERM....91
AVIATION...84
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 23, 2:27 AM MDT, 10 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-240830-
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-
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /227 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains this afternoon and evening.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Culberson County Plains and Eddy
County this afternoon and evening.

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for the Davis and Chinati
Mountains and surrounding foothills this afternoon for elevated fire
weather conditions.

A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is possible late this afternoon
and evening across eastern portions of the Permian Basin and Lower
Trans Pecos. The main threats with any severe thunderstorms that
develop will be large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning.
An isolated tornado can not be ruled out as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains to the Davis Mountains and adjacent plains Friday morning
through early Saturday morning.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for all of southeast New Mexico and
west Texas Friday morning through Friday evening for expected widespread
critical fire weather conditions.

.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
Mar 23, 2:13 AM MDTFire Weather WatchMAFChaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero24 hr
Mar 23, 2:40 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchMAFEddy10 hr
Mar 23, 2:40 AM MDTHigh Wind WarningMAFEddy19 hr
Mar 23, 2:40 AM MDTWind AdvisoryMAFEddy19 hr
Mar 23, 12:49 PM MDTWind AdvisoryMAFLea31 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.