Wind Advisory 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

May 14, 2025, 12:41 AM MDT (06:41 UTC)

In effect from

May 14, 2025, 9:00 AM MDT

Expired

May 14, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT

In force

11 hr

Issued by

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Culberson County, TX, Gaines County, TX

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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996 
WWUS74 KMAF 140641
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1241 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-150200-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0020.250514T1700Z-250515T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0027.250514T1500Z-250515T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0015.250514T1500Z-250515T0200Z/
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
1241 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025 /141 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM MDT /9 PM 
  CDT/ this evening.

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

Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance 
between you and other vehicles.

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

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is 
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ272-273-150200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0015.250514T1500Z-250515T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.250514T1500Z-250515T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Van Horn
and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Tatum, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
Eunice, Jal, Lovington, Artesia, Van Horn, and Carlsbad
1241 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025 /141 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 
8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM MDT /9 PM 
  CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero 
  instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance 
between you and other vehicles.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the 
steering wheel.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ059-274-150200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0015.250514T1500Z-250515T0200Z/
Loving-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Pecos and Mentone
141 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one mile and three miles with localized 
  areas to one-quarter mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Loving County, and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance 
between you and other vehicles.

&&

$$

TXZ082-282-150200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.250514T1700Z-250515T0200Z/
Terrell-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Sanderson, Dryden, Big Bend National
Park, Lajitas, and Castolon
141 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Lower Brewster County and Terrell Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid 
alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and 
neighbors.

Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in 
unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very 
quickly reach lethal temperatures.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in 
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat 
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an 
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TXZ045-150200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0021.250514T1500Z-250515T0200Z/
Gaines-
Including the cities of Seminole
141 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Gaines County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

Chehak

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