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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2:06 AM CST | High Wind Warning | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio | 41 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.