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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 12, 2023Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 5 counties in Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 12, 2023, 12:00 PM MST for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 5 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 13, 2023, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 54 hr. 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 12, 2023, 12:00 PM MST (19:00 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2023, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 15, 2023, 11:00 PM MST
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 184 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:59 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
Feb 13, 8:13 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 80Pine Springs, TXPINE SPRINGS MEASURED AN 80MPH WIND GUST.
Feb 13, 8:38 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Nnw Pine Springs, TXTHE BOWL RAWS MEASURED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 66MPH.
Feb 13, 8:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ene Pine Springs, TXPINERY RAWS MEASURED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 64MPH.
Feb 14, 4:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 Wsw Otis, NMCARLSBAD ASOS KCNM MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 63MPH.
Feb 14, 4:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 577 Wsw Mcdonald Observat, TXMESONET STATION WDPT2 WOLF DEN DMP.
Feb 14, 5:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Ene Queen, NMMESONET STATION QENN5 QUEEN.
Feb 14, 5:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 N Lakewood, NMMESONET STATION NMC37 SEVEN RIVERS.
Feb 14, 6:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 W Whites City, NMMESONET STATION BATN5 BATDRAW ADDITIONALLY, POWER IS OUT AT CARLSBAD CAVERNS.
Feb 14, 7:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG8 Ne Whites City, NMREPORT OF SEMI BLOWN OVER BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 24-25 ON US HWY 62/180.
Feb 14, 7:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 785 Wsw Otis, NMASOS STATION KCNM CARLSBAD.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGCarlsbad, NMREPORTS OF DAMAGE TO SHINGLES, TREE BRANCHES DOWN, AND DOWNED POWER POLES IN CARLSBAD.
Feb 14, 8:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 Nw Alpine, TXAWOS STATION KE38 ALPINE-CASPARIS.
Feb 14, 9:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Nnw Altuda, TXMESONET STATION UR257 4.4 NW ALTUDA (UPR).
Feb 14, 10:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 Ene Alpine, TXMESONET STATION UP270 3.2 E ALPINE (UPR).
Feb 14, 10:11 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5414 Sw Toyah, TXMESONET STATION UR144 14.1 SW TOYAH (UPR).
Feb 14, 12:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Ssw Pecos, TXAWOS STATION KPEQ PECOS CITY.
Feb 14, 1:03 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 715 Wsw Otis, NMASOS STATION KCNM CARLSBAD.
Feb 14, 1:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 W Artesia, NMAWOS STATION KATS ARTESIA.

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, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 183 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 2023-02-12Temperature 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°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 2023-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
3370 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

625 
WWUS74 KMAF 121900
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
100 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-150300-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0008.230214T0000Z-230215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0008.230214T0000Z-230215T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
100 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023 /1200 PM MST Sun Feb 12 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY TO
9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected
  in the mountains. Gusts up to 75 mph on the plains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Davis, and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ274-150300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0008.230214T0000Z-230215T0300Z/
Reeves County Plains-
Including the city of Pecos
100 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 9 PM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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

44
7 follow-up statements
136 
WWUS74 KMAF 130908
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
308 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-274-277-278-132115-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.230214T0000Z-230215T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Pecos,
Fort Davis, and Alpine
308 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023 /208 AM MST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected
  in the Guadalupe Mountains. West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts
  up to 75 mph expected in the Davis Mountains, adjacent 
  foothills, and the Guadalupe Mountain foothills.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Davis, and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-272-275-
276-279-280-282-132115-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.230214T0900Z-230215T0000Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, 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, Van Horn, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
308 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023 /208 AM MST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and most of west Texas.

* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind
  advisory area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause
  you to lose control of your vehicle.

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
873 
WWUS74 KMAF 131940
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
140 PM CST Mon Feb 13 2023

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-274-277-278-160600-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0008.230214T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Pecos,
Fort Davis, and Alpine
140 PM CST Mon Feb 13 2023 /1240 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 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.

&&

$$

TXZ281-150000-
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.230214T0000Z-230215T0000Z/
Presidio Valley-
Including the city of Presidio
140 PM CST Mon Feb 13 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Presidio Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-272-275-
276-279-280-282-150000-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.230214T0000Z-230215T0000Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, 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, Van Horn, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Lajitas, and Castolon
140 PM CST Mon Feb 13 2023 /1240 PM MST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ 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

44
263 
WWUS74 KMAF 140838
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
238 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-274-277-278-142200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Pecos,
Fort Davis, and Alpine
238 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /138 AM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-272-275-
276-279>282-142200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230215T0000Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Tatum, 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, Van Horn, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
238 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /138 AM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 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
237 
WWUS74 KMAF 142008
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
208 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023

NMZ029-033-TXZ272-151300-
/O.UPG.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230215T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, and Van Horn
208 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /108 PM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea and Central Lea Counties. 
  In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-274-277-278-151300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Pecos,
Fort Davis, and Alpine
208 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /108 PM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected
  in the mountains and up to 65 mph expected in the plains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-068-075-082-275-276-279>282-
151300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.230215T1500Z-230216T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230215T0000Z/
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
208 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /108 PM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, 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...For the first Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM CST /8 
  AM MST/ Wednesday to midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ069-070-150000-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230215T0000Z/
Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of McCamey, Rankin, and Big Lake
208 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Permian Basin.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 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
396 
WWUS74 KMAF 150111
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
711 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023

NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270>274-277-278-151315-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
711 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /611 PM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected in the mountains and up to 65 mph expected in the 
  plains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-068-075-082-275-276-279>282-
151315-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.230215T1500Z-230216T0600Z/
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
711 PM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 /611 PM MST Tue Feb 14 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* 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 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Wednesday to midnight CST /11 
  PM MST/ Wednesday night.

* 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
160 
WWUS74 KMAF 150824
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
224 AM CST Wed Feb 15 2023

NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270>274-277-278-152030-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
224 AM CST Wed Feb 15 2023 /124 AM MST Wed Feb 15 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected in the mountains and up to 65 mph expected in the 
  plains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-068-075-082-275-276-279>282-
152030-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.230215T1500Z-230216T0600Z/
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
224 AM CST Wed Feb 15 2023 /124 AM MST Wed Feb 15 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* 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 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ today to midnight CST /11 PM
  MST/ 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
738 
WWUS74 KMAF 151930
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
130 PM CST Wed Feb 15 2023

NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270>274-277-278-160600-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Artesia, Carlsbad, 
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, 
Guadalupe Mountains NP, Pine Springs, Van Horn, Pecos, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
130 PM CST Wed Feb 15 2023 /1230 PM MST Wed Feb 15 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected
  in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and up to 65 mph 
  expected across the Davis Mountains as well as in the plains.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Eddy County Plains, 
  Eastern Culberson, Reeves County Plains, Davis, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-068-075-082-275-276-279>282-
160600-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230216T0600Z/
Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
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, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, 
Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Marfa, Big Bend NP, 
Panther Junction, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Presidio, Lajitas, 
and Castolon
130 PM CST Wed Feb 15 2023 /1230 PM MST Wed Feb 15 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT...

* 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...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ 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

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 12, 10:25 AM MST, 1 hour 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 10:25 AM MST, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1125 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Monday afternoon)
Issued at 204 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

Upper level ridging will persist through late Monday, providing
us with fair, mostly pleasant weather to start the new week before
our next system arrives Monday night. Benefiting from increased
thickness under the ridge and light southerly flow, high
temperatures this afternoon soar into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Upper level clouds will likely limit highs a few degrees from our
full potential though. Lows tonight trickle a few degrees higher
than tonight with continued light south winds and cirrus cloud
cover, falling to the 30s and 40s by Monday morning. As the next
upper trough approaches Monday afternoon, decreased thickness
keeps highs a few degrees cooler than today's, though still
largely reaching the mid to upper 60s. Moisture and lift ahead of
the trough may lead to a few rain showers across the Guadalupe
Mountains and far western zones Monday afternoon, though any
amounts stay low. A fairly stout low level jet will set up with
this system late Monday afternoon across the lower Trans Pecos and
Permian Basin, leading to windy to very windy conditions to start
the long term.

Munyan

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 204 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

A long wave trough over the western United States will create a
favorable pattern for a succession two upper lows to move into
the Central Plains this week. The first low moves into West Texas
and eastern New Mexico Monday night. Models are showing
precipitation developing and quickly moving across the area and
NBM guidance agrees with chance to likely PoPs for most areas
north of I-10. However humidities in the 20s to 40s indicate very
dry air at the surface will evaporate much of the rainfall and
combined with fast movement of the showers suggest a low QPF event
where few locations will receive more than a tenth of an inch.

The main threat from these lows will not be precipitation, but
wind. The long wave trough favors a southerly jet stream location
which will keep our CWA in a very windy pattern beginning on
Monday and continuing into late Wednesday. The first low pushes a
Pacific cold front through the area Monday night bringing very
windy conditions, especially to the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains.
Winds subside briefly Tuesday night before the second low
pressure system sends another front into West Texas on Wednesday
increasing winds once again. For now have issued a High Wind Watch
for Monday night into Tuesday for the initial bout of strong
winds. A Wind Advisory will be needed later for many surrounding
areas not currently in the watch. The watch may need to be
extended into Wednesday when the second round of winds hits but
that can wait for later as it extends into the Day 4 time frame
and is too far out to include at this time. Winds finally relax
Thursday as high pressure builds south.

As stated above, the Monday night cold front will be Pacific in
origin and will be highly modified moving across the western
mountains. Therefore its arrival will not bring any significant
cooling. The second front arriving on Wednesday will drop
southeast out of Canada and will have colder temperatures
associated with it so highs ending the week will be below normal.

Hennig

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1116 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

VFR with increasing clouds, SCT250 to BKN250. Winds will be light
(<12kts) and variable, mainly E/SE, for all TAF sites over the
next 24 hours.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 204 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

The windy conditions this week will increase the fire weather
threat for West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. ERC values will
steadily increase as minimum afternoon humidities drop into the
teens and 20s each day. Winds will be strongest on Tuesday, but
Wednesday could see the worst fire weather conditions due to poor
recovery the night before setting up low humidities during the
day. Conditions improve Thursday with the arrival of colder air
and diminishing winds.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               38  64  43  67 /   0  10  70   0
Carlsbad                 35  65  38  61 /  10  20  40   0
Dryden                   40  62  43  71 /   0   0  10   0
Fort Stockton            43  70  42  69 /   0  10  30   0
Guadalupe Pass           43  63  34  53 /   0  30  30   0
Hobbs                    34  64  36  61 /   0  10  60   0
Marfa                    36  67  29  61 /   0  10  20   0
Midland Intl Airport     38  63  41  65 /   0  10  60   0
Odessa                   38  64  41  65 /   0  10  60   0
Wink                     36  67  38  67 /   0  10  50   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening for
     Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Eastern Culberson
     County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
     Delaware Mountains.

NM...High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening
     for Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

&&

SHORT TERM...16
LONG TERM....10
AVIATION...88
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 11:30 AM MST, 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1230 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-131830-
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-
1230 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023 /1130 AM MST Sun Feb 12 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

A High Wind Warning is in effect Monday night through Tuesday
evening for the Guadalupe, Delaware, and Davis Mountains, as well as
the adjacent plains to the east.

High winds are possible Wednesday and Thursday, mainly in the
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

Critical fire weather conditions are possible Wednesday, mainly in
West Texas.

.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

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 1:24 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchMAFEddy11 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.