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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Feb 21, 2023, 2:34 PM CST for 18 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 21, 2023, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2023, 2:34 PM CST (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 21, 2023, 9:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2023, 8:54 PM CST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 55 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2125 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 75 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -131 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
430 WWUS74 KMAF 212034 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-220845- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0011.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.W.0010.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- 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- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to midnight CST /11 PM MST/ Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. A few power outages are also possible. Visibilities may be reduced to below a half mile due to blowing dust, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction sites. 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. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-220845- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 /134 PM MST Tue Feb 21 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-220845- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.230222T0300Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 234 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Visibilities may be reduced to below a half mile due to blowing dust, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction sites. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
3 follow-up statements
182 WWUS74 KMAF 220905 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-222115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /205 AM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-222115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- 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- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /205 AM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight. * 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. && $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-222115- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 305 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
469 WWUS74 KMAF 222102 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-230915- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ 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 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /202 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-230600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /202 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing dust will lower visibility to below a half mile at times, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-230600- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 302 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Localized areas of blowing dust will lower visibility to below a half mile at times, especially downwind of cotton fields and construction areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
905 WWUS74 KMAF 230254 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-272>280-230400- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County- Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County- Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County- Chisos Basin- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum, Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, Mentone, Kermit, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, Fort Davis, Alpine, Big Bend NP, Panther Junction, Marathon, and Chisos Basin 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /754 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished for all but the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains this evening. While gusty winds remain possible the next few hours, particularly across Southeast New Mexico, speeds will continue to decrease and remain below Warning criteria. $$ TXZ047-048-051>053-061>063-067>070-075-082-281-282-230400- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230223T0600Z/ Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Presidio Valley- Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Odessa, Midland, Garden City, Monahans, Crane, McCamey, Rankin, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Dryden, Sanderson, Presidio, Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished quickly this evening, and while gusty winds remain possible the next hour or two, wind speeds are expected to remain below Advisory criteria. $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-231700- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230223T1700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Pine Springs 854 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023 /754 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Severe turbulence will be hazardous for plow flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/maf
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2:38 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 18 more | 12 hr |
| Feb 21, 3:02 AM CST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Andrews, Brewster, Culberson, Dawson, Gaines, Jeff Davis and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Feb 21, 3:18 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 18 more | 29 hr |
Nearby
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.