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Extreme Cold Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

February 17, 202524 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this extreme cold warning at Feb 17, 2025, 1:45 PM CST for 24 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 18, 2025, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 39 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2025, 1:45 PM CST (19:45 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
All 26 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, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:45 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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2025-02-17Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 309 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1934 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
309 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
360 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

934 
WWUS74 KMAF 171945
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-181100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Rankin, Big Spring, Big
Lake, Snyder, Stanton, Midland, McCamey, Garden City, Odessa,
Seminole, Andrews, and Colorado City
145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 below 
  expected during the overnight and early morning hours.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-181100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Eunice, Crane, Fort
Stockton, Mentone, Jal, Monahans, Dryden, Sanderson, Lovington,
Pecos, and Kermit
1245 PM MST Mon Feb 17 2025 /145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ TUESDAY 
TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits expected.

* WHERE...Lea County, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Crane, Pecos, Terrell, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday to 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Sprang
8 follow-up statements
526 
WWUS74 KMAF 180959
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
359 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-182200-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Andrews, Odessa, Garden City, Lamesa, Big
Lake, Seminole, McCamey, Colorado City, Stanton, Big Spring,
Midland, Rankin, Gail, and Snyder
359 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-182200-
/O.CON.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Lovington, Dryden, Hobbs, Fort Stockton,
Tatum, Mentone, Crane, Sanderson, Kermit, Pecos, Eunice, Jal, and
Monahans
259 AM MST Tue Feb 18 2025 /359 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected.

* WHERE...Lea County, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Crane, Pecos, Terrell, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM MST /10 AM 
  CST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Hennig
820 
WWUS74 KMAF 181908
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1208 PM MST Tue Feb 18 2025

NMZ029-033-034-191100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Jal, Tatum, Eunice, and Lovington
1208 PM MST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.

* WHERE...Lea County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-191100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Andrews, Lamesa, Snyder, Big Lake,
Rankin, Gail, Big Spring, Colorado City, Seminole, Stanton,
McCamey, Midland, Odessa, and Garden City
108 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 
AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ270>273-275>280-282-191100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van
Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central
Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Marfa, Queen, Panther Junction, Chisos
Basin, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Lajitas, Castolon,
Carlsbad, Artesia, Van Horn, Big Bend National Park, Alpine, Fort
Davis, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Pine Springs, and Marathon
1208 PM MST Tue Feb 18 2025 /108 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between zero to 15 degrees expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Wednesday to 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead 
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-191100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Fort Stockton, Crane, Mentone, Dryden,
Sanderson, Pecos, Monahans, and Kermit
108 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 
AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between zero and 10 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Sprang
744 
WWUS74 KMAF 190803
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
103 AM MST Wed Feb 19 2025

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-192215-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-
Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Upton-
Reagan-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Big Lake, Rankin, Hobbs,
Eunice, Lovington, McCamey, Jal, Midland, Garden City, Odessa,
Andrews, Big Spring, Seminole, Tatum, Stanton, Lamesa, Gail, and
Snyder
103 AM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /203 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-192215-
/O.CON.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250220T1600Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Dryden, Pecos, Mentone, Crane, Monahans,
Sanderson, Fort Stockton, and Kermit
203 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero.

* WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ270>273-275>280-282-192215-
/O.CON.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van
Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central
Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Pine Springs, Artesia, Marfa,
Castolon, Lajitas, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Queen, Carlsbad, Big Bend
National Park, Chisos Basin, Guadalupe Mountains National Park,
Panther Junction, Marathon, Fort Davis, and Alpine
103 AM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /203 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM MST /10 AM 
  CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead 
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Hennig
569 
WWUS74 KMAF 191901
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1201 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025

TXZ270-271-192015-
/O.CAN.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and
Pine Springs
1201 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /101 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

NMZ027-TXZ272-273-278>280-282-200315-
/O.UPG.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Van Horn and Highway
54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central
Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Lajitas, Panther Junction, Queen, Alpine,
Castolon, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Big Bend National Park, and Van
Horn
1201 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /101 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In 
  Texas, Central Brewster, Eastern Culberson, and Lower Brewster 
  County Counties, and Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains Foothills, and 
  Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-200315-
/O.EXT.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-
Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Upton-
Reagan-
Including the cities of Rankin, Garden City, Seminole, Jal,
Odessa, Hobbs, Colorado City, Big Lake, Eunice, Stanton, Snyder,
McCamey, Gail, Andrews, Lovington, Midland, Big Spring, Lamesa,
and Tatum
1201 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /101 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ275>277-200315-
/O.EXT.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Eddy County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains-
Including the cities of Marfa, Artesia, Fort Davis, Carlsbad, and
Carlsbad Caverns NP
1201 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /101 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING TO 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Chinati 
  Mountains, Davis Mountains, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon 
  CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead 
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-200315-
/O.CON.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250220T1600Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Kermit, Sanderson, Dryden, Monahans,
Pecos, Fort Stockton, Mentone, and Crane
101 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 below.

* WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Deberry
730 
WWUS74 KMAF 191907
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1207 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025

TXZ270-271-201800-
/O.EXA.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and
Pine Springs
1207 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /107 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 14 below.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could 
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ027-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-272-273-
278>280-282-201800-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea-Central Lea-
Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Queen, Rankin, Garden City, Seminole,
Alpine, Jal, Chisos Basin, Odessa, Van Horn, Panther Junction,
Hobbs, Colorado City, Marathon, Big Lake, Eunice, Stanton,
Snyder, McCamey, Gail, Lajitas, Castolon, Andrews, Lovington,
Midland, Big Spring, Big Bend National Park, Lamesa, and Tatum
1207 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /107 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-201600-
/O.CON.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250220T1600Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Kermit, Sanderson, Dryden, Monahans,
Pecos, Fort Stockton, Mentone, and Crane
107 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 1 above.

* WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ275>277-201800-
/O.CON.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Eddy County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains-
Including the cities of Marfa, Artesia, Fort Davis, Carlsbad, and
Carlsbad Caverns NP
1207 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /107 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Chinati 
  Mountains, Davis Mountains, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon 
  CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead 
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

DeBerry
783 
WWUS74 KMAF 200256
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
756 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025

NMZ028-TXZ275>277-201800-
/O.UPG.KMAF.CW.Y.0008.250220T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250220T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Eddy County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis
Mountains-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Marfa,
Artesia, and Carlsbad
756 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /856 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Chinati 
  Mountains, Davis Mountains, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause 
  ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-201800-
/O.UPG.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250220T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Fort Stockton, Dryden, Pecos, Kermit,
Sanderson, Mentone, Crane, and Monahans
856 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero.

* WHERE...Pecos, Terrell, Crane, Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause 
  ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ027-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-270>273-
278>280-282-201800-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea-Central Lea-
Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-Guadalupe Mountains
Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pine Springs, McCamey,
Eunice, Alpine, Big Bend National Park, Castolon, Seminole, Jal,
Odessa, Lamesa, Big Lake, Gail, Stanton, Lovington, Hobbs,
Colorado City, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Panther
Junction, Chisos Basin, Rankin, Andrews, Queen, Van Horn,
Marathon, Tatum, Midland, Big Spring, Lajitas, and Snyder
756 PM MST Wed Feb 19 2025 /856 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below, as well as 
  10 below in higher terrain.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if 
  unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended 
  period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

Sprang
392 
WWUS74 KMAF 200926
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
226 AM MST Thu Feb 20 2025

NMZ027-029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-270>273-
278>280-282-201800-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern Lea-Central Lea-
Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-Guadalupe Mountains
Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Lake, Lovington, Odessa, Chisos
Basin, Lajitas, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Hobbs, Van
Horn, Garden City, Lamesa, Midland, Pine Springs, Colorado City,
Gail, Stanton, McCamey, Big Spring, Jal, Andrews, Eunice, Tatum,
Big Bend National Park, Panther Junction, Castolon, Alpine,
Seminole, Snyder, Rankin, Marathon, and Queen
226 AM MST Thu Feb 20 2025 /326 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below, as low as 
  10 below in higher terrain.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274>277-201800-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Eddy County Plains-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Reeves
County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Including the cities of Fort Stockton, Sanderson, Crane, Pecos,
Monahans, Fort Davis, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, Mentone,
Carlsbad, Kermit, Dryden, and Marfa
226 AM MST Thu Feb 20 2025 /326 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause 
  ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

Hennig
863 
WWUS74 KMAF 201744
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
Issued by National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1044 AM MST Thu Feb 20 2025

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>280-282-201845-
/O.EXP.KMAF.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern
Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-
Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway
54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Chinati
Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen,
Marfa, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Pine Springs, Panther Junction,
Chisos Basin, Van Horn, Artesia, Odessa, Marathon, Sanderson,
Fort Stockton, Kermit, Andrews, Big Spring, Dryden, Midland,
Tatum, Seminole, Gail, Alpine, Castolon, Snyder, McCamey,
Stanton, Carlsbad, Lamesa, Eunice, Monahans, Colorado City,
Rankin, Jal, Fort Davis, Pecos, Crane, Mentone, Big Lake,
Lajitas, Hobbs, Garden City, Lovington, and Big Bend National
Park
1044 AM MST Thu Feb 20 2025 /1144 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS 
MORNING...

Wind chill values will remain in the 20s this afternoon.

$$

ALB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this extreme cold warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this extreme cold warning went out at Feb 17, 11:23 AM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1122 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
  • A mild start to the week turns cold as an Arctic cold front sweeps through on Tuesday.
  • An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday mornings due to dangerously cold wind chills expected over much of the Permian Basin.
  • Temperatures begin a warming trend by the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 11:23 AM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1123 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1122 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

- A mild start to the week turns cold as an Arctic cold front
  sweeps through on Tuesday.

- An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday
  mornings due to dangerously cold wind chills expected over much
  of the Permian Basin.

- Temperatures begin a warming trend by the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 308 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

A short warmup is expected for the short term as winds have
shifted to the southeast across much of the area. These winds will
keep temperatures around normal for lows as we get to sunrise
this morning. Wind directions further shift south and southwest
during the day today. These downslope winds warm the region up
with mid to upper 60s across the Permian Basin and mid 70s for
areas to the west of the Pecos River.

With southerly winds continuing tonight, lows for the morning end
up above normal in the 40s for most. However, a cold front
approaches Tuesday morning and will limit warming and make for a
tricky temperature forecast. As cold air surges in behind the
front, highs top out in the 40s and 50s across the Permian Basin
with 60s and 70s for areas that remain south of the front during
the afternoon. Temperatures quickly plunge into the end of the day
on Tuesday. More on the cold spell can be found in the long term
discussion below.

-Stickney

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 308 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

The arctic air mass gets entrenched in the area Tuesday night
sending lows down into the teens and twenties everywhere but along
the Rio Grande in the Big Bend. The apparent temperature (wind
chill) will be in the single digits to even below zero across the
Permian Basin and portions of southeastern New Mexico. Values this
low will be dangerous to life and an Extreme Cold Watch remains in
effect. Areas outside the watch will likely need an advisory over
the next few days so remain alert even if outside the watch area.

Temperatures remain cold during the day on Wednesday despite clear
skies and continued cold air advection brings even colder
temperatures in on Thursday morning as the watch continues. Lows
will be coldest Thursday morning which will be the greatest cold
threat. Easterly winds during the day continue to advect cold air
to the east into the CWA and highs will not change much from
Wednesday.

The arctic surface high pressure system moves east Friday allowing
for a warmer southeasterly wind to develop and begin a warming
trend that continues into early next week. Highs Friday edge up
into the 40s, Saturday sees highs in the 50s and 60s before Sunday
warms up into the 70s. Dry air prevents any chance for wintry
precipitation through the period and there shouldn't even be any
chance for fog with dewpoints in the single digits.

Hennig

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1122 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

VFR conditions at all sites through 18Z tomorrow. Southerly winds
persist through the afternoon and evening. By tomorrow morning,
winds begin to shift more westerly in advance of an approaching
front. This front arrives towards the end of the TAF period
tomorrow, bringing with it increasing northeasterly winds.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               65  40  48  12 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 75  45  65  22 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   64  41  81  25 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            78  49  77  21 /   0   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           67  45  64  23 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    68  37  52  15 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    72  41  70  26 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     66  41  54  14 /   0   0   0   0
Odessa                   67  41  56  15 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                     74  39  66  20 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Extreme Cold Watch from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning
     for Andrews-Borden-Dawson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Howard-
     Martin-Midland-Mitchell-Reagan-Scurry-Upton.

NM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...93
LONG TERM....10
AVIATION...13

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 1:45 PM CSTCold Weather AdvisoryMAFCrane, Loving, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Ward and 1 more55 hr

Nearby

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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.