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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 14, 2025, 1:49 PM MDT for Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico; 18 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2025, 1:49 PM MDT (19:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 15, 2025, 7:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Brewster County, TX, Crane County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Ector County, TX, Glasscock County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Martin County, TX, Midland County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Terrell County, TX, Upton County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:51 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 89 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
- 4255 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 81 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 202 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 201 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
708 WWUS74 KMAF 141949 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 149 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 NMZ028-034-TXZ059-272>274-278-150800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Pecos, Eunice, Artesia, Mentone, Van Horn, Jal, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Alpine 149 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 /249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 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... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Eastern Culberson and Loving Counties. * 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. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. 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. 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 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 if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ TXZ060-067-068-150800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ Winkler-Ward-Crane- Including the cities of Monahans, Crane, and Kermit 249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Crane, Ward, and Winkler Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ277-150800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Fort Davis 249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, second High Wind Warning, and third High Wind Warning, until 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 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 if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150800- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ 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 149 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 /249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, second High Wind Warning, and third High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 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 if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-150600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea- Including the cities of Hobbs, Tatum, and Lovington 149 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT 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-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. 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'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 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 if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-150200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector- Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Garden City, Rankin, Big Lake, Lamesa, Stanton, Colorado City, Gail, Odessa, Seminole, Big Spring, Snyder, Andrews, McCamey, and Midland 249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...A portion of western Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ075-082-275-276-279>282-150800- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/ Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster- Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Panther Junction, Marfa, Castolon, Marathon, Big Bend National Park, Dryden, Sanderson, Chisos Basin, Fort Stockton, Lajitas, and Presidio 249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Brewster, Lower Brewster County, Pecos, and Terrell Counties, and Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Marfa Plateau, and Presidio Valley. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. In addition to reduced visibility, strong winds will be hazardous to trailers and other high-profile vehicles. 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'. 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. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Lamberson
3 follow-up statements
320 WWUS74 KMAF 150330 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 930 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 NMZ028-034-TXZ059-272>274-278-151130- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea-Loving-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Eunice, Artesia, Pecos, Alpine, Mentone, Van Horn, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, and Jal 930 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 /1030 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Eastern Culberson and Loving Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Saturday. * 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ TXZ277-151130- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Fort Davis 1030 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, second High Wind Warning, and third High Wind Warning, until 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151130- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Pine Springs, and Queen 930 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 /1030 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-150600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea- Including the cities of Tatum, Lovington, and Hobbs 930 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ TXZ060-067-068-075-082-275-276-279>282-151130- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Chisos Basin, Marathon, Dryden, Fort Stockton, Castolon, Kermit, Lajitas, Sanderson, Marfa, Panther Junction, Crane, Big Bend National Park, Presidio, and Monahans 1030 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ Hennig
239 WWUS74 KMAF 150723 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 223 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025 TXZ277-152200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ Davis Mountains- Including the cities of Fort Davis 223 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 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 Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ NMZ027-TXZ270-271-151200- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 123 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025 /223 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ early this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ028-034-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-272>276-278>282-152200- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.250315T1500Z-250316T0200Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos- Terrell-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Big Bend National Park, Alpine, Fort Stockton, Sanderson, Artesia, Presidio, Carlsbad, Mentone, Pecos, Panther Junction, Marathon, Marfa, Eunice, Kermit, Lajitas, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Dryden, Van Horn, Crane, Castolon, Monahans, Chisos Basin, and Jal 123 AM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025 /223 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 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. && $$
114 WWUS74 KMAF 151850 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 150 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025 TXZ050-051-061>063-069-070-160100- /O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250316T0100Z/ Andrews-Martin-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan- Including the cities of Garden City, Odessa, Andrews, Big Lake, Midland, McCamey, Rankin, and Stanton 150 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Andrews, Ector, Glasscock, Martin, Midland, Reagan, and Upton Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. && $$ NMZ028-034-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-272>282-160100- /O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250316T0100Z/ Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-Pecos- Terrell-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains- Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Pecos, Artesia, Castolon, Chisos Basin, Van Horn, Marathon, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Monahans, Jal, Marfa, Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, Crane, Mentone, Dryden, Lajitas, Kermit, Carlsbad, Fort Davis, Eunice, Sanderson, Presidio, Alpine, and Fort Stockton 1250 PM MDT Sat Mar 15 2025 /150 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 14, 11:49 AM MDT, 2 hours earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 1239 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
- A High Wind Warning is in effect today and tonight for Southeast New Mexico and most of West Texas along and north of I-10. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the rest of West Texas. Widespread blowing dust is likely.
- A Red flag Warning is in effect today and this evening for West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Don't burn, and field-strip your cigarettes!
- A warming trend is in store late this weekend through Tuesday, with elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected through next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 11:49 AM MDT, 2 hours before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1249 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1239 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
- A High Wind Warning is in effect today and tonight for
Southeast New Mexico and most of West Texas along and north of
I-10. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the rest of West Texas.
Widespread blowing dust is likely.
- A Red flag Warning is in effect today and this evening for West
Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Don't burn, and field-strip
your cigarettes!
- A warming trend is in store late this weekend through Tuesday,
with elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected
through next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 326 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
Current water vapor imagery depicts the much-advertised upper-level
system making its way into New Mexico. Over the next couple of hours
as the system makes its way over the region, winds will increase
substantially, starting in western potions of our area (Southeast
New Mexico, the Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains and surrounding
plains). In fact, winds in the Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains were
already gusting to near-high wind criteria at the time of this
writing.
By sunrise or a little after, winds across the Permian Basin,
Southeast New Mexico, Davis Mountains, and Guadalupe/Delaware
Mountains will achieve High Wind criteria. Gusts up to 65 mph should
be expected for many of these locations, with the strongest gusts
(75+ mph) being confined to the mountains. Meanwhile, winds further
south, while not as extreme, will still be strong and gusty. As a
result, a Wind Advisory is maintained for these locations for gusts
up to 55 mph. Blowing dust is to be expected areawide, and therefore
a Blowing Dust Advisory has been issued. Furthermore, continued very
dry conditions will combine with these winds to encourage critical
to extreme fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning is therefore
in effect for the whole region. See the Fire Weather Discussion
below for more details.
The system will bring with it a weak cold front that will knock
highs Friday and Saturday into the 60s for most, with some 50s in
the higher elevations. Lows Friday night will be in the 30s and 40s.
Enough low-level moisture may be in place Saturday morning to allow
for a few sprinkles/light showers in the mountains and over
Southeast New Mexico. However, chances are fairly low (20-40%), and
any showers that do form would be pretty isolated and weak (and
therefore rainfall totals would be negligible).
Sprang
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 326 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
Sunday, West Texas and Southeast New Mexico are forecast to be under
dry, northwest flow aloft as upper-level ridging builds in from the
west. As such, thicknesses will be on the increase, with
temperatures recovering from Sunday's nadir. The ridge will move
through West Texas and Southeast New Mexico Monday, courtesy of the
next trough making landfall on the west coast, after which flow
aloft will transition to progressive southwesterly.
High winds look to redevelop over the mountains beginning late
Tuesday night as the trough approaches, and these could last through
Wednesday. Thicknesses will continue increasing through Tuesday
afternoon, augmented by downslope warming. Temperatures Tuesday
afternoon will be perhaps the warmest this forecast as highs plateau
a pleasant ~ 10-15 F above normal. Unfortunately, this will likely
result in critical fire weather conditions for most of the region.
See fire wx discussion below for more details.
Unfortunately, a cold front will drop in Tuesday night/Wednesday
behind the trough, taking temperatures below normal most locations
Wednesday/Thursday. Temperatures recover to above-normal Friday.
Unfortunately, the long-term forecast remains dry.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1239 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
Strong westerly winds continue through this afternoon into the
early evening hours. BLDU (MVFR and IFR prevailing visibilities)
will also continue at all terminals with the potential of brief
LIFR visibilities periods, especially at CNM, HOB, and INK this
afternoon. Brief periods of IFR to near IFR visibilities are
expected elsewhere. By 02Z, BLDU should subside with slightly
decreased westerly winds. VFR CIGs will prevail through the
period.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 326 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
WV imagery this morning shows the upper trough tilting negatively
and approaching the Four Corners. Observations show winds already
increasing out west...a testament to what's in store later today,
considering it's only 06Z. RFTIs at Sierra Blanca are already up to
6, w/RH west of the Pecos going critical. The only silver lining to
today will be a LLTR displaced well to the east, suggesting the most
critical fire wx there. Even so, conditions couldn't be much more
critical here, w/critical RH everywhere but the mountains, and
single-digit RH over the Permian Basin, Western Low Rolling Plains,
and Big Bend Area. 20-ft winds will be above criteria everywhere
for at least part of the day, but strongest north of I-10. ERCs run
from the 50th percentile Guadalupes to the 97th or better from the
central Permian Basin to the lower Trans Pecos. All of this will
result in RTFIs ranging from 4 over the higher terrain out west to 7
in the east, w/isolated 8 in the Western Low Rolling Plains. This
will create an unusual scenario where the most critical fire wx
looks to be in the northeast. Then again, this is closest to the
intersection of 500mb winds w/the windward side of the LLTR. The FA
continues to lack dense fuel beds, but if they're to be found, it
would be over the Western Low Rolling Plains. Thus, the eastern
Permian Basin/Western Low Rolling Plains, under extreme RFTI, look
to be the most problematic areas to watch today.
Upper-level ridging will build into/through the region over the
weekend, but 20-ft winds will not favor appreciable moisture
recovery of any degree, resulting in widespread critical RH every
day. This will also keep ERCs and fire danger high. Thus, critical
fire weather will be almost entirely dependent on where 20-ft winds
increase each afternoon. This will most likely be evaluated on a
day-to-day basis, as conditions are cumulative. Elevated fire will
be likely each day at a minimum. However, the biggest day of
concern after today will be Tuesday, when the next trough arrives.
Increased 20-ft winds accompanying this feature, along w/single-digit
RH, will once again result in extreme RFTI for most of the FA. Stay
tuned...
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring 69 43 65 38 / 0 0 10 0
Carlsbad 61 39 61 37 / 0 10 30 0
Dryden 80 47 71 45 / 0 0 10 0
Fort Stockton 71 44 64 42 / 0 0 10 0
Guadalupe Pass 51 34 51 33 / 10 20 40 0
Hobbs 63 34 59 35 / 0 0 20 0
Marfa 63 37 56 32 / 0 0 30 0
Midland Intl Airport 67 42 63 39 / 0 0 10 0
Odessa 66 42 62 40 / 0 0 10 0
Wink 66 40 64 37 / 0 0 20 0
&&
.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Warning until 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Saturday for Davis
Mountains-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
Delaware Mountains.
Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening for
Andrews-Borden-Central Brewster-Chinati Mountains-Chisos
Basin-Crane-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Dawson-Eastern Culberson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Howard-Loving-Lower Brewster County-Marfa Plateau-Martin-
Midland-Mitchell-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Reagan-Reeves County
Plains-Scurry-Terrell-Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor-Ward-Winkler.
Blowing Dust Advisory until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening for
Andrews-Borden-Central Brewster-Chinati Mountains-Chisos
Basin-Crane-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Dawson-Eastern Culberson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Howard-Loving-Lower Brewster County-Marfa Plateau-Martin-
Midland-Mitchell-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Reagan-Reeves County
Plains-Scurry-Terrell-Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor-Ward-Winkler.
High Wind Warning until 1 AM CDT Saturday for Davis Mountains
Foothills-Eastern Culberson-Loving-Reeves County Plains-Van
Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.
High Wind Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for Andrews-Borden-
Crane-Dawson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Howard-Martin-Midland-
Mitchell-Reagan-Scurry-Upton-Ward-Winkler.
Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for Central Brewster-
Chinati Mountains-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-Marfa
Plateau-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Terrell.
NM...High Wind Warning until 6 AM MDT Saturday for Guadalupe
Mountains of Eddy County.
Red Flag Warning until 8 PM MDT this evening for Chaves Plains-
Eddy Plains-Lea-Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe
Mountains.
Blowing Dust Advisory until 8 PM MDT this evening for Central
Lea-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Northern Lea-Southern Lea.
High Wind Warning until midnight MDT tonight for Central Lea-
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Southern Lea.
&&
SHORT TERM...13
LONG TERM....44
AVIATION...11In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 14, 8:45 AM MDT, 5 hours 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
945 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SE Hobbs 32.72N 103.13W
03/14/2025 Lea NM Public
Tree fell over and damaged a fence, along
with damaging a side of a house.
&&
KLLocal storm report, Mar 14, 9:14 AM MDT, 4 hours 35 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Corrected
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1014 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNE Hobbs 32.79N 103.15W
03/14/2025 Lea NM Public
Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report
from 2 SE Hobbs. Tree fell over and damaged
a fence, along with damaging a side of a
house.
&&
KLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1:32 AM MDT | Blowing Dust Advisory | MAF | Eddy, Lea | 18 hr |
| Mar 14, 11:07 AM MDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Eddy, Lea | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 12:39 PM MDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Eddy, Lea | 66 min |
| Mar 14, 12:20 PM MDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Glasscock, Midland, Reagan, Upton | 55 min |
| Mar 14, 12:25 PM MDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Howard, Martin, Midland, Mitchell | 65 min |
| Mar 14, 12:33 PM MDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Dawson, Martin | 57 min |
| Mar 14, 1:45 PM MDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Ector, Loving, Reeves, Ward, Winkler | 60 min |
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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.