Alert archive / Texas / Wind Advisories in 2025

Wind Advisory 3, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

January 29, 20258 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 29, 2025, 1:14 PM CST for 8 counties in Texas; Lea County, New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2025, 1:14 PM CST (19:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 30, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Lea County, NM, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Pecos County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:16 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, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 148 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 2025-01-29Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-01-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 281 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
636 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
281 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
359 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

033 
WWUS74 KMAF 291914
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1214 PM MST Wed Jan 29 2025

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-310500-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0005.250130T1400Z-250131T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0007.250130T1600Z-250131T0500Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Queen, Alpine, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
Carlsbad, Fort Davis, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Pine
Springs, and Artesia
1214 PM MST Wed Jan 29 2025 /114 PM CST Wed Jan 29 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ TO 10 PM 
MST /11 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, 
  and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Thursday.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ059-067-272-274>276-310500-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.250130T1600Z-250131T0500Z/
Loving-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Pecos, Mentone, Marfa, Van Horn, and
Monahans
114 PM CST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Loving and Ward Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Greening
5 follow-up statements
208 
WWUS74 KMAF 300603
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1103 PM MST Wed Jan 29 2025

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-301400-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.250130T1600Z-250131T0500Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, Pine Springs, Queen,
Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
1103 PM MST Wed Jan 29 2025 /1203 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ TO 
10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, 
  and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Thursday.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-062-063-069-070-301000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FG.Y.0001.250130T0603Z-250130T1000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Midland-Glasscock-
Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, Big Spring,
McCamey, Rankin, Gail, Big Lake, Lamesa, Midland, Garden City,
and Stanton
1203 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Western low rolling plains, Dawson, Borden, Martin, 
  Howard, Midland, Glasscock, Upton, and Reagan.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. 
  Driving conditions will be hazardous due to low visibility and 
  rapid changes in visibility over short distances. Patchy fog will 
  drop visibility quickly over short distances. Visibility may 
  become severely restricted near rivers, bridges, and other 
  low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

TXZ059-067-272-274>276-301400-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.250130T1600Z-250131T0500Z/
Loving-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Pecos, Monahans, Mentone, Marfa, and Van
Horn
1203 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Loving and Ward Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM CST 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
824 
WWUS74 KMAF 300746
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1246 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-302100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0007.250130T1600Z-250131T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, Pine Springs, Queen,
Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
1246 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /146 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, 
  and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM 
  CST/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ060-075-302100-
/O.EXB.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.250130T1600Z-250131T0300Z/
Southern Lea-Winkler-Pecos-
Including the cities of Eunice, Fort Stockton, Kermit, and Jal
1246 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /146 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 
8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Pecos and 
  Winkler Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM 
  CST/ 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.

&&

$$

TXZ059-067-272-274>276-302100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.250130T1600Z-250131T0300Z/
Loving-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-
Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Pecos, Monahans, Mentone, Marfa, and Van
Horn
146 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Van Horn and Highway 54 
  Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Loving and Ward Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

TXZ046>048-051>053-062-063-069-070-301000-
/O.CON.KMAF.FG.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250130T1000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Midland-Glasscock-
Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, Big Spring,
McCamey, Rankin, Gail, Big Lake, Lamesa, Midland, Garden City,
and Stanton
146 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Western low rolling plains, Dawson, Borden, Martin, 
  Howard, Midland, Glasscock, Upton, and Reagan.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. 
  Driving conditions will be hazardous due to low visibility and 
  rapid changes in visibility over short distances. Patchy fog will 
  drop visibility quickly over short distances. Visibility may 
  become severely restricted near rivers, bridges, and other 
  low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

Chehak
178 
WWUS74 KMAF 301006
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
406 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

TXZ046>048-051>053-062-063-069-070-301115-
/O.EXP.KMAF.FG.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250130T1000Z/
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Midland-Glasscock-
Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Snyder, Colorado City, Big Spring,
McCamey, Rankin, Gail, Big Lake, Lamesa, Midland, Garden City,
and Stanton
406 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-302100-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.250130T1600Z-250131T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Alpine, Fort Davis, Pine Springs, Queen,
Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, and Guadalupe Mountains
National Park
306 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /406 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ 
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, 
  and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM 
  CST/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ059-060-067-075-272-274>276-302100-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.250130T1600Z-250131T0300Z/
Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Pecos-Van Horn and Highway
54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Pecos, Monahans, Kermit, Mentone, Marfa,
Fort Stockton, Van Horn, Jal, and Eunice
306 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /406 AM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Chinati 
  Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and 
  Reeves County Plains, and Pecos, Loving, Ward, and Winkler 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM 
  CST/ 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
949 
WWUS74 KMAF 301809
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1109 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-310300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Guadalupe Mountains National
Park, Fort Davis, Carlsbad, Pine Springs, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
Queen, and Alpine
1109 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1209 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New 
  Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, 
  and Davis Mountains Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ059-060-067-075-272-274>276-310300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Pecos-Van Horn and Highway
54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Monahans, Marfa, Pecos, Van Horn, Jal,
Fort Stockton, Kermit, Eunice, and Mentone
1109 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1209 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Chinati 
  Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and 
  Reeves County Plains, and Pecos, Loving, Ward, and Winkler 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$

DeBerry
301 
WWUS74 KMAF 301820
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1120 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

NMZ028-TXZ273-310300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.250130T1820Z-250131T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and
Carlsbad
1120 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1220 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern 
  Culberson County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near 
  the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-277-278-310300-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Davis Mountains-Davis
Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Fort
Davis, Pine Springs, Queen, and Alpine
1120 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1220 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ034-TXZ059-060-067-075-274-310300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.250130T1820Z-250131T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Pecos-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Monahans, Pecos, Jal, Fort Stockton,
Kermit, Eunice, and Mentone
1120 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1220 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...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 50 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Pecos, 
  Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties, and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-068>070-310300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0003.250130T1820Z-250131T0300Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-
Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Stanton, McCamey, Gail,
Rankin, Lovington, Snyder, Andrews, Midland, Garden City, Big
Lake, Lamesa, Hobbs, Seminole, Odessa, Tatum, Big Spring, and
Crane
1120 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1220 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TXZ272-275-276-310300-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Including the cities of Van Horn and Marfa
1220 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Van Horn and Highway 
  54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

DeBerry

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 Jan 29, 11:53 AM CST, 1 hour 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1141 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025
  • Fog across most of the Permian Basin and southeast New Mexico this morning. Meanwhile, rain chances have diminished greatly, with the best chances (20-50%) being for the northeastern Permian Basin this morning.
  • Strong winds develop across the area on Thursday. A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Guadalupe, Delaware, and Davis Mountains and Eddy County beginning Thursday morning through the evening, though this will likely (60-80% confidence) be updated to a warning at a later time.
  • Well above normal temperatures and drier weather arrive on Friday and continue into next week. No rain, mostly sunny skies, and temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal can be expected.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 11:53 AM CST, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1153 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1141 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025

- Fog across most of the Permian Basin and southeast New Mexico
  this morning. Meanwhile, rain chances have diminished greatly,
  with the best chances (20-50%) being for the northeastern
  Permian Basin this morning.

- Strong winds develop across the area on Thursday. A High Wind
  Watch is in effect for the Guadalupe, Delaware, and Davis
  Mountains and Eddy County beginning Thursday morning through the
  evening, though this will likely (60-80% confidence) be updated
  to a warning at a later time.

- Well above normal temperatures and drier weather arrive on
  Friday and continue into next week. No rain, mostly sunny
  skies, and temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal can be
  expected.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 239 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025

Low clouds and developing fog are evident across much of the Permian
Basin and southeast New Mexico. These conditions are expected to
persist into the morning hours Wednesday as temperatures remain in
the mid 30s to upper 40s across most of the region and the air
remains quite saturated. We will continue to monitor visibilities to
determine if a dense fog advisory will be necessary later this
morning.

Unfortunately, rain chances have continued to diminish areawide,
with only a low to medium (20-50%) confidence in showers developing
in the northeastern Permian Basin this morning. By later this
afternoon into tonight, a low (10-20%) confidence of showers will
remain for the far eastern Permian Basin, though most hi-res
guidance suggests showers and thunderstorms develop just outside of
our area. As a result, we have also trended down on rainfall totals,
such that we have a medium to high confidence (60-80%) that no one
receives more than 0.1 inches. Highs today will top out in the upper
50s and low 60s for the majority of the region as dense cloud cover
helps keep temperatures down. However, overnight clearing skies will
help promote better radiational cooling, dropping lows back into the
low to mid 30s for most.

Winds increase Thursday as an upper-level jet moves over the area.
Have elected not to promote the High Wind Watch to a warning yet or
introduce any Wind Advisories, though this will likely (60-80%
confidence) be done in a future forecast package. Highs Thursday
once again top out in the upper 50s and lower 60s behind the weak
cold front associated with the departing upper-level weather system.
Nevertheless, a warming trend is imminent.

Sprang

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 239 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025

Much warmer and quieter weather is in store for the long term
forecast period. Once our current weather system clears the southern
Great Plains late this week, no major weather systems are expected
through much of the following week. Thursday night into early Friday
sees the base of our upper-level weather system move over the
region. Gusty westerly winds start the forecast before weakening
Friday afternoon as this system departs to the northeast. Upper-
level ridging and high pressure replace this weather system by the
weekend into next week. With this general pattern, dry conditions,
sunny skies, and well above normal temperatures are expected.
Widespread middle 60s arrive by Friday as 70s are ushered in by
Saturday. There is high confidence that temperatures well into the
70s and even 80s arrives by this weekend through much of next week.
These temperatures approach 15 to 20 degrees above normal at their
peak, a stark contrast to our relatively cold January. Similarly,
below freezing temperatures are absent as middle 30s to middle 40s
during the overnight hours is to be expected. All in all, enjoy the
early taste of Spring.

-Chehak

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1141 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025

IFR and MVFR conditions continue during the first hour or two of
this TAF period at MAF, HOB, FST, and INK. Otherwise, VFR
conditions will persist at all sites through the remainder of
this TAF period as cigs and vis improve. Westerly winds are
expected to pick up tomorrow by mid-morning/early afternoon.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               35  61  37  67 /  20   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 31  56  32  64 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   42  67  42  72 /  10   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            36  62  38  67 /   0   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           28  46  32  56 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    30  55  32  63 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    28  53  30  63 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     35  58  36  66 /  10   0   0   0
Odessa                   35  58  37  66 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                     32  59  32  66 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through late Thursday
     night for Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Eastern
     Culberson-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and
     Delaware Mountains.

NM...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
     for Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.

&&

SHORT TERM...13
LONG TERM....91
AVIATION...55

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 1:14 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningMAFBrewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Reeves32 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Texas, 2025Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2025Every wind advisory in 2025

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.