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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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.
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2:27 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves | 37 hr |
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