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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 25, 2026, 9:06 AM MDT for Lea County, New Mexico; Culberson County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2026, 9:06 AM MDT (15:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2026, 9:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Counties Lea County, NM, Culberson County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 168 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:05 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, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 167 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
- 3533 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 127 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
159 WWUS74 KMAF 251506 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 906 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280300- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0012.260426T1600Z-260427T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1700Z-260428T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 906 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 /1006 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ SUNDAY TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Sunday to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Monday. * 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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-270600- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Artesia 906 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 /1006 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-270600- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Lovington, Van Horn, Hobbs, and Tatum 906 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 /1006 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday Night. * 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. && $$ DeBerry
4 follow-up statements
460 WWUS74 KMAF 251629 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1029 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-280300- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1700Z-260428T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 1029 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 /1129 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ SUNDAY TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Sunday to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-270600- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and Artesia 1029 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 /1129 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-270600- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Lovington, Van Horn, Hobbs, and Tatum 1029 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026 /1129 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ DeBerry
967 WWUS74 KMAF 260640 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1240 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-262215- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1700Z-260428T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen, and Pine Springs 1240 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /140 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Monday. * 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. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-262215- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Artesia, and Carlsbad 1240 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /140 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-262215- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Lovington, Van Horn, Hobbs, and Tatum 1240 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /140 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * 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. && $$ 95
163 WWUS74 KMAF 261712 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1112 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-270115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260428T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Pine Springs 1112 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /1212 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. && $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-270115- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0018.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns NP 1112 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /1212 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-270115- /O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.260426T1800Z-260427T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Lovington, Hobbs, Tatum, and Van Horn 1112 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /1212 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ 93
907 WWUS74 KMAF 270330 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 930 PM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-270430- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260428T0300Z/ 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 930 PM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /1030 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ NMZ028-TXZ273-270430- /O.CAN.KMAF.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260427T0600Z/ Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, and Artesia 930 PM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /1030 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ NMZ029-033-TXZ272-270430- /O.CAN.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260427T0600Z/ Northern Lea-Central Lea-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Including the cities of Van Horn, Lovington, Hobbs, and Tatum 930 PM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 /1030 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ Hennig
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 12:58 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 10 hr |
| Apr 25, 9:06 AM MDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | Eddy | 36 hr |
| Apr 25, 10:34 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | MAF | Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero | 34 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.