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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 4, 2024Lea County, New Mexico; 18 counties in Texas

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2024-04-04Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2024-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 15 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 4, 1:17 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchMAFEddy25 hr
Apr 4, 1:22 PM MDTFire Weather WatchMAFChaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero15 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.