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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0018 Issued by the Midland / Odessa Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-03-31 03:16:13 708 WWUS74 KMAF 310815 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 215 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270-271-273-277-278-312000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0018.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Carlsbad, Queen, Alpine, Lovington, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Hobbs, Pine Springs, Fort Davis, Tatum, and Artesia 215 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /315 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the plains. 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Northern Lea, Central Lea, Eastern Culberson, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Damaging winds may topple a few trees and possibly knock out some power lines. Damage to weaker structures is also possible. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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 when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Greening Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-03-31 13:59:21 271 WWUS74 KMAF 311859 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1259 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270-271-273-010900- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0018.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0020.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Lovington, Artesia, Pine Springs, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, and Queen 1259 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /159 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the plains. 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Northern Lea, Central Lea, and Eastern Culberson. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Tuesday to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the plains. 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TXZ277-278-010900- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0018.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/ Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis 159 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-272-274>276-010900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/ Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard- Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Lamesa, Mentone, Andrews, Pecos, Marfa, Seminole, Kermit, Garden City, Stanton, Gail, Snyder, Van Horn, Big Spring, Eunice, Midland, Odessa, Colorado City, Monahans, and Jal 1259 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /159 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Lopez Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-03-31 13:59:21 271 WWUS74 KMAF 311859 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1259 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 NMZ027>029-033-TXZ270-271-273-010900- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0018.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0020.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Eastern Culberson- Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Lovington, Artesia, Pine Springs, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, Tatum, Hobbs, and Queen 1259 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /159 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the plains. 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, Eddy County Plains, Northern Lea, Central Lea, and Eastern Culberson. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Tuesday to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible in the plains. 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains. 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. && $$ TXZ277-278-010900- /O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0018.250401T1500Z-250402T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/ Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Including the cities of Alpine and Fort Davis 159 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ NMZ034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067-272-274>276-010900- /O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0014.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/ Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard- Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau- Including the cities of Lamesa, Mentone, Andrews, Pecos, Marfa, Seminole, Kermit, Garden City, Stanton, Gail, Snyder, Van Horn, Big Spring, Eunice, Midland, Odessa, Colorado City, Monahans, and Jal 1259 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /159 PM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Tuesday. * 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. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Lopez | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||