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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 4, 2024, 1:16 PM MDT for Lea County, New Mexico; 18 counties in Texas. It took effect at Apr 5, 2024, 10:22 AM MDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2024, 1:16 PM MDT (19:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 5, 2024, 10:22 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2024, 4:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Crane County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:21 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, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 7 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
- 3542 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
699 WWUS74 KMAF 041916 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 116 PM MDT Thu Apr 4 2024 NMZ034-TXZ050-060>063-067>070-075-082-050330- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.240406T0200Z-240406T1000Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell- Including the cities of Sanderson, Andrews, Eunice, Fort Stockton, Rankin, Monahans, Crane, Dryden, Garden City, Midland, Kermit, Big Lake, Odessa, McCamey, and Jal 116 PM MDT Thu Apr 4 2024 /216 PM CDT Thu Apr 4 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ FRIDAY TO 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...South 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 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday to 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-050330- /O.EXB.KMAF.HW.A.0015.240406T1200Z-240407T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, and Carlsbad 116 PM MDT Thu Apr 4 2024 /216 PM CDT Thu Apr 4 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050330- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0015.240406T0900Z-240407T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 116 PM MDT Thu Apr 4 2024 /216 PM CDT Thu Apr 4 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ David Munyan
4 follow-up statements
250 WWUS74 KMAF 050800 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 200 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-052100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.240406T0900Z-240407T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T0900Z-240407T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Springs, Queen, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 200 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /300 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ SATURDAY TO 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Saturday to 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-052100- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0015.240406T1200Z-240407T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T1200Z-240407T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Artesia, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 200 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /300 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ050-060>063-067-052100- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.240406T0200Z-240406T1000Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Including the cities of Odessa, Andrews, Jal, Kermit, Eunice, Garden City, Monahans, and Midland 200 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /300 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County County. In Texas, Andrews, Ector, Glasscock, Midland, Ward, and Winkler Counties. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening to 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ045>048-051>053-059-274-052100- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden- Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Snyder, Gail, Colorado City, Tatum, Pecos, Stanton, Mentone, Big Spring, Seminole, Lamesa, Hobbs, and Lovington 200 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /300 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ068>070-075-082-052100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.240406T0200Z-240406T1000Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell- Including the cities of Fort Stockton, McCamey, Sanderson, Dryden, Crane, Big Lake, and Rankin 300 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Reagan, and Upton Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ David Hennig
156 WWUS74 KMAF 051622 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1022 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060030- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T0900Z-240407T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Pine Springs, and Queen 1022 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /1122 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ SATURDAY TO 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Saturday to 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-060030- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T1200Z-240407T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, and Artesia 1022 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /1122 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. && $$ NMZ033-TXZ045-046-051-052-060030- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.240405T1622Z-240406T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Central Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Martin-Howard- Including the cities of Hobbs, Seminole, Big Spring, Lamesa, Stanton, and Lovington 1022 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /1122 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea County County. In Texas, Dawson, Gaines, Howard, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ050-060>063-067-060030- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.240405T1622Z-240406T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Southern Lea County-Andrews-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Including the cities of Eunice, Andrews, Garden City, Monahans, Odessa, Kermit, Jal, and Midland 1022 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /1122 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County County. In Texas, Andrews, Ector, Glasscock, Midland, Ward, and Winkler Counties. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ068>070-075-082-060030- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.240405T1622Z-240406T1000Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell- Including the cities of Sanderson, Fort Stockton, Crane, Big Lake, Rankin, McCamey, and Dryden 1122 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Reagan, and Upton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-TXZ047-048-053-059-274-060030- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Borden-Scurry-Mitchell-Loving-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Colorado City, Snyder, Tatum, Pecos, Gail, and Mentone 1022 AM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /1122 AM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western low rolling plains, Northern Lea County, Borden, Loving, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Rick Hluchan
654 WWUS74 KMAF 051916 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 116 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060330- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T0900Z-240407T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Pine Springs, and Queen 116 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ SATURDAY TO 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Saturday to 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-060330- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T1200Z-240407T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, and Artesia 116 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. && $$ TXZ047-048-053-060330- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Borden-Scurry-Mitchell- Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, and Colorado City 216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western low rolling plains, and Borden. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 AM CDT Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ272-277-278-060330- /O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Van Horn, Alpine, and Fort Davis 216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ033-034-TXZ045-046-050>052-060>063-067-060330- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews- Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Including the cities of Hobbs, Eunice, Seminole, Big Spring, Andrews, Lamesa, Garden City, Monahans, Odessa, Kermit, Jal, Stanton, Lovington, and Midland 116 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south 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 western Texas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ068>070-075-082-060330- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1000Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell- Including the cities of Sanderson, Fort Stockton, Crane, Big Lake, Rankin, McCamey, and Dryden 216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Reagan, and Upton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-TXZ059-274-060330- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Loving-Reeves County Plains- Including the cities of Pecos, Tatum, and Mentone 116 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 /216 PM CDT Fri Apr 5 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea County County. In Texas, Loving County, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Rick Hluchan
140 WWUS74 KMAF 060739 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 139 AM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-062100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T0900Z-240407T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 139 AM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024 /239 AM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 1 AM MDT /2 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-062100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.240406T1200Z-240407T0000Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, and Artesia 139 AM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024 /239 AM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. && $$ NMZ033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067-062100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-Dawson-Borden- Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Winkler-Ector-Midland- Glasscock-Ward- Including the cities of Big Spring, Lamesa, Monahans, Odessa, Eunice, Garden City, Colorado City, Seminole, Stanton, Lovington, Snyder, Andrews, Kermit, Midland, Jal, Gail, and Hobbs 139 AM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024 /239 AM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 4 AM MDT /5 AM CDT/ early this morning. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ068>070-075-082-061000- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1000Z/ Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell- Including the cities of Dryden, Rankin, McCamey, Big Lake, Sanderson, Fort Stockton, and Crane 239 AM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Reagan, and Upton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-TXZ059-272-274-277-278-062100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.240406T1500Z-240407T0000Z/ Northern Lea County-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Tatum, Alpine, Fort Davis, Van Horn, Pecos, and Mentone 139 AM MDT Sat Apr 6 2024 /239 AM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Lea County County. In Texas, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Loving County. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ David Hennig
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1:17 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | MAF | Eddy | 25 hr |
| Apr 4, 1:22 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 15 hr |
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