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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

November 17, 202423 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Nov 17, 2024, 1:01 PM CST for 23 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 18, 2024, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2024, 1:01 PM CST (19:01 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2024, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 25 counties

Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Borden County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Dawson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Gaines County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Howard County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Scurry County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:03 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, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 46 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 2024-11-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 250 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 92 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
250 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-309 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1129 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

293 
WWUS74 KMAF 171901
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1201 PM MST Sun Nov 17 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-275-277-181315-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0026.241118T0600Z-241119T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Chinati Mountains-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, Fort Davis, and
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
1201 PM MST Sun Nov 17 2024 /101 PM CST Sun Nov 17 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ 
THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Chinati Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 PM MST 
  /midnight CST/ Monday.

* 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.

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>274-
276-278>280-181315-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.241118T0900Z-241119T0300Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern
Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Marathon, Crane, Van Horn, Monahans,
Carlsbad, Lamesa, Alpine, Stanton, Garden City, Odessa, Andrews,
Jal, Marfa, Pecos, Big Lake, Lovington, Rankin, Colorado City,
Mentone, Midland, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Panther Junction, Tatum,
Fort Stockton, Big Bend National Park, Big Spring, Artesia,
Eunice, Snyder, McCamey, Kermit, Hobbs, Seminole, Gail, and
Chisos Basin
1201 PM MST Sun Nov 17 2024 /101 PM CST Sun Nov 17 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ TO 8 PM MST /9 
PM CST/ MONDAY...

* 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 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Devin Chehak
3 follow-up statements
560 
WWUS74 KMAF 180802
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
102 AM MST Mon Nov 18 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-275-277-181615-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-241119T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Chinati Mountains-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs, Fort Davis, Queen, and
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
102 AM MST Mon Nov 18 2024 /202 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024/

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Chinati Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

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

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>274-
276-278>280-181615-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.241118T0900Z-241119T0300Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern
Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Big Bend National Park, Fort Stockton,
Gail, Alpine, Artesia, Garden City, Kermit, Big Spring, Chisos
Basin, Lamesa, Snyder, Midland, Pecos, Andrews, Van Horn,
Marathon, Stanton, Tatum, Hobbs, Odessa, Colorado City, Carlsbad
Caverns NP, Marfa, Monahans, Big Lake, Rankin, Eunice, Lovington,
Carlsbad, Seminole, Jal, Mentone, Crane, McCamey, and Panther
Junction
102 AM MST Mon Nov 18 2024 /202 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* 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 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$

93
951 
WWUS74 KMAF 182039
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
139 PM MST Mon Nov 18 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-275-277-190600-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-241119T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Chinati Mountains-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Queen, Guadalupe Mountains
National Park, and Pine Springs
139 PM MST Mon Nov 18 2024 /239 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024/

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Chinati Mountains, and Davis Mountains.

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

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is 
possible.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>274-
276-278>280-190300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241119T0300Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern
Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Rankin, Marfa, Fort
Stockton, Odessa, Garden City, Monahans, Snyder, Hobbs, Carlsbad
Caverns NP, Big Lake, McCamey, Alpine, Marathon, Jal, Lovington,
Chisos Basin, Stanton, Colorado City, Lamesa, Big Spring,
Seminole, Pecos, Andrews, Big Bend National Park, Panther
Junction, Tatum, Artesia, Eunice, Van Horn, Carlsbad, Midland,
Crane, and Gail
139 PM MST Mon Nov 18 2024 /239 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$

bc
532 
WWUS74 KMAF 190108
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
608 PM MST Mon Nov 18 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-275-277-190215-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-241119T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Chinati Mountains-
Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Guadalupe Mountains National
Park, Queen, and Pine Springs
608 PM MST Mon Nov 18 2024 /708 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-272>274-
276-278>280-190215-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241119T0300Z/
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-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern
Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Marfa, Snyder, Van Horn, McCamey,
Andrews, Big Spring, Kermit, Midland, Alpine, Marathon, Carlsbad
Caverns NP, Crane, Hobbs, Chisos Basin, Artesia, Gail, Garden
City, Colorado City, Big Bend National Park, Odessa, Rankin, Fort
Stockton, Carlsbad, Tatum, Stanton, Mentone, Eunice, Seminole,
Big Lake, Jal, Monahans, Panther Junction, Lamesa, Pecos, and
Lovington
608 PM MST Mon Nov 18 2024 /708 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

93

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 17, 2:06 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio41 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.