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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 17, 2025, 2:27 PM CDT for 24 counties in Texas; Eddy County, Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2025, 2:27 PM CDT (19:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
28 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 19:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 47 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-03-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-03-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 69 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3981 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

652 
WWUS74 KMAF 171927
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
127 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-181000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.250318T1200Z-250319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.250318T0900Z-250319T1200Z/
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
127 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /227 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TUESDAY TO 6 
AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Tuesday to 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may 
  blow around unsecured objects.

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.

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272-273-277-278-181000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.250318T1700Z-250319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0017.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis
Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Jal, Van Horn, Carlsbad, Mentone, Eunice,
Lovington, Alpine, Fort Davis, Artesia, Hobbs, Tatum, and
Carlsbad Caverns NP
127 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /227 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TUESDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway 
  54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Tuesday to midnight MDT /1 AM 
  CDT/ Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may 
  blow around unsecured objects.

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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ045-046-050-051-060>062-067-274-276-181000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0016.250318T1700Z-250319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Ward-Reeves
County Plains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Kermit, Midland, Seminole,
Stanton, Odessa, Monahans, Marfa, Andrews, and Pecos
227 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Marfa Plateau and Reeves County Plains, and Andrews, 
  Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Martin, Midland, Ward, and Winkler Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ047-048-052-053-063-068>070-075-082-275-279>282-181000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Borden-Scurry-Howard-Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio
Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Snyder, Gail, Big Spring, Chisos Basin,
Presidio, Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Crane, Lajitas, McCamey,
Marathon, Dryden, Garden City, Sanderson, Colorado City, Rankin,
Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, and Castolon
227 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

Lamberson
6 follow-up statements
447 
WWUS74 KMAF 180359
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
959 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272-273-277-278-182100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0017.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis
Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Van Horn, Fort Davis, Lovington, Alpine,
Hobbs, Mentone, Carlsbad, Jal, Tatum, Eunice, Artesia, and
Carlsbad Caverns NP
959 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /1059 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TUESDAY 
TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway 
  54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Tuesday to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may 
  blow around unsecured objects. Damaging winds may topple a few 
  trees and possibly knock out some power lines. Damage to weaker 
  structures is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-182100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.250318T0900Z-250319T1200Z/
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
959 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /1059 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ 
TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Tuesday to 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may 
  blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-075-082-274>276-279>282-182100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster
County-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Fort Stockton, McCamey,
Seminole, Castolon, Kermit, Pecos, Marathon, Panther Junction,
Dryden, Andrews, Big Spring, Gail, Presidio, Lajitas, Snyder,
Midland, Lamesa, Sanderson, Chisos Basin, Stanton, Big Lake,
Marfa, Odessa, Monahans, Crane, Rankin, Garden City, and Big Bend
National Park
1059 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 4 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

Chehak
777 
WWUS74 KMAF 180641
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1241 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-182100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.250318T0900Z-250319T1200Z/
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
1241 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /141 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS 
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 45 to 65 mph with 
  gusts up to 85 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, until 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM MDT /noon 
  CDT/ this morning to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due 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. 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.

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272-273-277-278-182100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Davis
Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Tatum, Van Horn, Lovington, Fort
Davis, Mentone, Alpine, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Eunice, Carlsbad,
Jal, and Hobbs
1241 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /141 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS 
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ 
THIS MORNING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High 
  Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway 
  54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis 
  Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ 
  this morning to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the High Wind 
  Warning, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 3 AM MDT /4 AM 
  CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due 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. Gusty winds may 
  blow around unsecured objects. Damaging winds may topple a few 
  trees and possibly knock out some power lines. Damage to weaker 
  structures is also possible.

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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ045>047-050>052-060>062-067-274-182100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.250318T1700Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Big Spring, Pecos, Monahans, Gail,
Seminole, Stanton, Lamesa, Midland, Kermit, Odessa, and Andrews
141 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind 
  Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to 1 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 4 AM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due 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.

&&

$$

TXZ048-053-063-068>070-075-082-275-276-279>282-182100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.250318T1700Z-250319T0900Z/
Scurry-Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Big Bend National Park,
Crane, Chisos Basin, Rankin, Big Lake, Snyder, Garden City,
McCamey, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Lajitas, Sanderson, Panther
Junction, Castolon, Dryden, Marathon, and Marfa
141 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

Sprang
261 
WWUS74 KMAF 181925
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
125 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-190900-
/O.UPG.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.W.0002.250318T1925Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/
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
125 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For 
  the High Wind Warning, west winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
  tonight. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, 
  vans, and tractor trailers. 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'.

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ272-273-190900-
/O.UPG.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.W.0002.250318T1925Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Van Horn
and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-
Including the cities of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs,
Tatum, Jal, Eunice, Van Horn, Artesia, and Lovington
125 PM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For 
  the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 
  mph.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, and Eastern Culberson.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ 
  tonight. For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, 
  vans, and tractor trailers. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured 
  objects. Damaging winds may topple a few trees and possibly knock 
  out some power lines. Damage to weaker structures is also possible.

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'.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ059-277-278-190900-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250319T0600Z/
Loving-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Mentone, and Alpine
225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* 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...Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Loving 
  County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. For 
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero 
  instantly. 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured 
  objects. Damaging winds may topple a few trees and possibly knock 
  out some power lines. Damage to weaker structures is also possible.

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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ045>047-050>052-060>062-067-274-190900-
/O.CON.KMAF.DU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Ward-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Big Spring, Stanton, Midland,
Pecos, Kermit, Monahans, Seminole, Odessa, Gail, and Andrews
225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...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 55 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero 
  instantly. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ048-053-063-068>070-075-082-275-276-279>282-190900-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
Scurry-Mitchell-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Snyder, Crane, Garden City, Fort
Stockton, Rankin, Big Lake, Lajitas, Castolon, Sanderson,
Colorado City, Dryden, Big Bend National Park, McCamey, Marathon,
Chisos Basin, Presidio, Panther Junction, and Marfa
225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

Hennig
541 
WWUS74 KMAF 190818
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
218 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-273-277-278-192100-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-
Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Fort Davis, Carlsbad, Hobbs,
Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Tatum, Alpine, Mentone, and Carlsbad
Caverns NP
218 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /318 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Eastern Culberson, 
  Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-190930-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T1200Z/
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
218 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /318 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds have diminished.

$$

TXZ272-190930-
/O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Van Horn
318 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds have diminished.

$$

TXZ281-282-190930-
/O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0900Z/
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Lajitas, Big Bend National Park,
Presidio, and Castolon
318 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds have diminished.

$$

TXZ045>048-050>053-060>063-067>070-075-082-274>276-279-280-192100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-
Terrell-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Chisos Basin, Odessa, Snyder, Big Spring,
Big Lake, Gail, Pecos, Sanderson, Andrews, Stanton, Marathon,
Dryden, Crane, Lamesa, Big Bend National Park, Midland, Marfa,
Kermit, Rankin, Garden City, Monahans, Panther Junction, Colorado
City, Seminole, Fort Stockton, and McCamey
318 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

R Hluchan
335 
WWUS74 KMAF 191707
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1107 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-192100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0011.250319T1707Z-250319T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-
Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Midland, Eunice, Monahans, McCamey,
Colorado City, Gail, Crane, Hobbs, Big Lake, Garden City,
Carlsbad, Lamesa, Seminole, Snyder, Andrews, Lovington, Odessa,
Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, Rankin, Jal, Big Spring, Mentone,
Stanton, and Kermit
1107 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /1207 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* 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'.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-TXZ075-082-273>280-192100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
Northern Lea-Pecos-Terrell-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains
Foothills-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Panther Junction, Alpine, Tatum, Pecos,
Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marfa, Big Bend National Park,
Marathon, Sanderson, Dryden, and Chisos Basin
1107 AM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /1207 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$
728 
WWUS74 KMAF 192103
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
303 PM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-192215-
/O.EXP.KMAF.DU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-
Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Artesia, Lovington, Big Spring, Carlsbad
Caverns NP, Hobbs, Gail, Garden City, Rankin, Crane, Jal,
Carlsbad, Midland, Lamesa, Mentone, Big Lake, Eunice, Stanton,
Colorado City, Odessa, Snyder, Monahans, Andrews, Kermit,
McCamey, and Seminole
303 PM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /403 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NMZ029-TXZ075-082-273>280-192215-
/O.EXP.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T2100Z/
Northern Lea-Pecos-Terrell-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains
Foothills-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Panther Junction, Marathon, Big Bend
National Park, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine, Chisos Basin, Dryden, Fort
Davis, Tatum, Sanderson, and Fort Stockton
303 PM MDT Wed Mar 19 2025 /403 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended.

$$

Chehak

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 2:27 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves37 hr

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