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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 2, 2023, 1:11 PM CDT for 18 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 3, 2023, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr. 9 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
- Apr 2, 2023, 1:11 PM CDT (18:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2023, 12:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 6:22 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Pine Springs, TX | MESONET STATION 60 PINE SPRINGS GMNP. |
| Apr 4, 3:23 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 5 Wsw Otis, NM | ASOS STATION KCNM CARLSBAD. |
| Apr 4, 4:15 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 16 S Orla, TX | CWOP STATION FW9692 PECOS. |
| Apr 4, 4:36 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Sw Tatum, NM | CWOP STATION CW0386 TATUM. |
| Apr 4, 5:30 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 93 | Pine Springs, TX | |
| Apr 4, 5:35 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 2 W Artesia, NM | AWOS STATION KATS. |
| Apr 4, 5:40 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 7 Nw Maljamar, NM | RAWS CPPN5 CAPROCK. |
| Apr 4, 7:38 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 3 Nnw Pine Springs, TX | RAWS GDBT2 THE BOWL. |
| Apr 4, 7:52 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 1 Ene Pine Springs, TX | RAWS PSGT2 PINERY. |
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, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 66 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
- 116 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -305 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1608 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 223 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 185 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
726 WWUS74 KMAF 021811 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 111 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-031000- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T0000Z-230405T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230403T1700Z-230405T0800Z/ 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 111 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 /1211 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...On Monday, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph are expected. On Tuesday, west winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 100 mph are expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-031000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230403T1700Z-230404T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 111 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 /1211 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-275-277-031000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230403T1700Z-230404T1400Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains- Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Van Horn, and Fort Davis 111 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 /1211 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Chinati and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>062-067-075-274-276-278>282-031000- /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Pecos- Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 111 PM CDT Sun Apr 2 2023 /1211 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast New Mexico and most of West Texas. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
4 follow-up statements
058 WWUS74 KMAF 030823 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 323 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-275-277-050400- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230403T1700Z-230404T1400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Van Horn, and Fort Davis 323 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 /223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>052-059>062-067-075-274-276-278>282-050400- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Pecos- Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 323 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 /223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050800- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230403T1700Z-230405T0800Z/ 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 323 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 /223 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. && $$ TXZ053-050400- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0021.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ Mitchell- Including the city of Colorado City 323 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ063-068>070-082-050400- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230404T1400Z-230405T0400Z/ Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Terrell- Including the cities of Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson 323 AM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Glasscock, Crane, Upton, Reagan and Terrell Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
025 WWUS74 KMAF 031852 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 152 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-275-277-041100- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230404T1200Z-230405T0400Z/ /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-230404T1200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Van Horn, and Fort Davis 152 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 /1252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>052-059>062-067-075-274-276-278>282-041100- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230404T1200Z-230405T0400Z/ Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Pecos- Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 152 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 /1252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-041100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230405T0800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 152 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 /1252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ053-063-068>070-082-041100- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230404T1200Z-230405T0400Z/ Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Terrell- Including the cities of Colorado City, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson 152 PM CDT Mon Apr 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
439 WWUS74 KMAF 040804 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 304 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-275-277-042015- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230404T1200Z-230405T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-230404T1200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Chinati Mountains-Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Van Horn, and Fort Davis 304 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 /204 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-042015- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230405T0800Z/ 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 304 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 /204 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>052-059>062-067-075-274-276-278>282-042015- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.230404T1200Z-230405T0400Z/ Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Pecos- Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 304 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 /204 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ053-063-068>070-082-042015- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.230404T1200Z-230405T0400Z/ Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Terrell- Including the cities of Colorado City, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson 304 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
149 WWUS74 KMAF 041904 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 204 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050715- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230405T0800Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 204 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 /104 PM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>052-059>062-067-075-272>282- 050400- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230405T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin- Howard-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Pecos- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Gail, Snyder, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Mentone, Kermit, Odessa, Midland, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, and Castolon 204 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 /104 PM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, and Chinati and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. && $$ TXZ053-063-068>070-082-050400- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-230405T0400Z/ Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Terrell- Including the cities of Colorado City, Garden City, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Dryden, and Sanderson 204 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 7:47 PM CDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Culberson, Dawson, Ector and 13 more | 32 hr |
| Apr 2, 1:11 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Glasscock, Jeff Davis, Mitchell and 4 more | 58 hr |
| Apr 2, 1:12 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 18 more | 58 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.