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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 5, 2025, 12:14 PM MST for Eddy County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 6, 2025, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 37 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2025, 12:14 PM MST (19:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 6, 2025, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2025, 11:00 PM MST
- In force
- 37 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:13 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 10:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Pine Springs, TX | Mesonet station 60 Pine Springs GMNP. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 209 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
- 2089 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 269 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
972 WWUS74 KMAF 051914 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1214 PM MST Wed Mar 5 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-060800- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0012.250306T1700Z-250307T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0013.250306T1700Z-250307T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 1214 PM MST Wed Mar 5 2025 /114 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THURSDAY TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ Thursday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-060800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.250306T1700Z-250307T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Lovington, Artesia, Tatum, Van Horn, Hobbs, and Carlsbad 1214 PM MST Wed Mar 5 2025 /114 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ R Hluchan
4 follow-up statements
577 WWUS74 KMAF 060736 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1236 AM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-062100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.250306T1700Z-250307T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 1236 AM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 /136 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Friday. * 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... 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. && $$ NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-062100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.250306T1700Z-250307T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs, Van Horn, Lovington, Carlsbad, Tatum, and Artesia 1236 AM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 /136 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Chehak
040 WWUS74 KMAF 062040 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 140 PM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-071000- /O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250308T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Pine Springs 140 PM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 /240 PM CST Thu Mar 6 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds will subside for a brief period Friday morning before increasing again early in the afternoon. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Friday. * 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... 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. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-071000- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.250307T1700Z-250308T0400Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250307T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Van Horn, Artesia, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Carlsbad 140 PM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 /240 PM CST Thu Mar 6 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-070600- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250307T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea- Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, and Tatum 140 PM MST Thu Mar 6 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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. && $$ Sprang
346 WWUS74 KMAF 070823 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 123 AM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-072100- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250308T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 123 AM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 /223 AM CST Fri Mar 7 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-072100- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.250307T1700Z-250308T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Van Horn, and Artesia 123 AM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 /223 AM CST Fri Mar 7 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 9 PM MST /10 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. && $$ Lopez
723 WWUS74 KMAF 080001 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 501 PM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-080600- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0007.250308T0001Z-250308T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250308T0600Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Springs, Queen, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 501 PM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 /601 PM CST Fri Mar 7 2025/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds will subside for a brief period Friday morning before increasing again early in the afternoon. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ272-273-080400- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0007.250308T0001Z-250308T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250308T0400Z/ Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, Van Horn, and Artesia 501 PM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 /601 PM CST Fri Mar 7 2025/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter to 3 miles in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-274>278-281-080300- /O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0007.250308T0001Z-250308T0300Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-Reeves County Plains- Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Presidio Valley- Including the cities of Jal, Eunice, Mentone, Pecos, Lovington, Hobbs, Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, Tatum, and Presidio 501 PM MST Fri Mar 7 2025 /601 PM CST Fri Mar 7 2025/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter to 3 miles in blowing dust. * WHERE...Lea County, Loving, Reeves County Plains, Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Presidio Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. && $$ 55
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 12:49 AM MST | High Wind Watch | MAF | Eddy | 11 hr |
| Mar 5, 1:03 AM MST | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 11 hr |
| Mar 5, 12:14 PM MST | Wind Advisory | MAF | Eddy, Lea | 35 hr |
| Mar 5, 12:29 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 31 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.