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Extreme Cold Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
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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.
- 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
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...13The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1:45 PM CST | Cold Weather Advisory | MAF | Crane, Loving, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Ward and 1 more | 55 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.