High Wind Warning 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

Apr 2, 2025, 3:36 AM MDT (09:36 UTC)

In effect from

Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 PM MDT

Expired

Apr 2, 2025, 9:26 PM MDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Culberson County, TX

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 203 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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421 
WWUS74 KMAF 020936
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
336 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-021745-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0021.250402T1800Z-250403T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains
National Park, and Queen
336 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025 /436 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO 
8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today 
  to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the 
strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving 
in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles 
should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the 
winds subside.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275>281-021745-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Chinati
Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Including the cities of Chisos Basin, Marathon, Fort Davis,
Presidio, Van Horn, Alpine, Panther Junction, Marfa, and Big Bend
National Park
436 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM 
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind 
  Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Brewster and Eastern Culberson Counties, and 
  Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains 
  Foothills, Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley, and Van Horn and 
  Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

Lindsey

739 
WWUS74 KMAF 021943
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
143 PM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-030345-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250403T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250403T0200Z/
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
143 PM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025 /243 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
TONIGHT...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one and three miles in blowing dust.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
  tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the 
strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving 
in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles 
should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the 
winds subside.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ272-273-275>281-030200-
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250403T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250403T0200Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Chinati
Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Including the cities of Alpine, Van Horn, Fort Davis, Chisos
Basin, Presidio, Big Bend National Park, Panther Junction, Marfa,
and Marathon
243 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one and 
  three miles in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Brewster and Eastern Culberson Counties, and 
  Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains 
  Foothills, Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley, and Van Horn and 
  Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

Hennig

906 
WWUS74 KMAF 030326
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
926 PM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-030430-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250403T0600Z/
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
926 PM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025 /1026 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

DeBerry

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