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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-232045-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0018.230323T1500Z-230324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.230323T1500Z-230324T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP,
and Pine Springs
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /240 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds
  35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
  this morning to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the
  High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-232045-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.230323T1500Z-230324T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
and Van Horn
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /240 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn
  and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this
  morning to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High
  Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
226 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ414>416-240100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.230323T1700Z-230324T0100Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park,
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon,
and Sacramento
226 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Aronson

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
216 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ226-239-240-231815-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.230323T1800Z-230324T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-
216 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, and
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From Noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

11


High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ028-TXZ272-273-232045-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0022.230323T1500Z-230324T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
and Van Horn
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /240 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn
  and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this
  morning to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High
  Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

TXZ274-277-278-232045-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Pecos, Fort Davis, and Alpine
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Reeves County Plains and Davis Mountains Foothills,
  and Davis Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-232045-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0018.230323T1500Z-230324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0016.230323T1500Z-230324T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0019.230324T1500Z-230325T1200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP,
and Pine Springs
340 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /240 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds
  35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
  this morning to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the
  High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$


Fire Weather Watch


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
313 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WIND OF 20 MPH
OR GREATER, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...

NMZ116>119-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-270>282-
232100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FW.A.0009.230324T1600Z-230325T0300Z/
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains-Chaves Plains-
Eddy Plains-Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-
Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-
Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson County-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-
Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
313 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /213 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WIND OF 20 MPH
OR GREATER, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* RFTI...5 to 7 or critical to extreme.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
308 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

TXZ033>036-039>042-232000-
/O.NEW.KLUB.FW.A.0012.230324T1800Z-230325T0200Z/
Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
308 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
SOUTHERN SOUTH PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.

* Timing...1 PM through 9 PM CDT Friday.

* Wind...West at 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Humidity...11-15 percent.

* Fuels...Dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

Sincavage


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
615 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-241215-
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
615 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Breezy to windy conditions today, 15 to 25 mph most areas with
gusts to 40 mph. A little stronger winds across the Sacramento
mountains with gusts up to 50 mph possible, thus, a wind advisory
is in effect. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down or damaged. Light lowland rain and
mountain snow showers possible with little if any accumulation.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Breezy to windy conditions through the weekend, generally 15 to
30 mph. Winds may be strong enough on Friday for wind advisories
in a few areas. A few mountain snow showers cannot be ruled out as
well on Friday. Another storm may bring windy conditions mid to
late next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
532 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139-
140-154-155-168>170-241045-
Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho-
Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford-
Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble-
Mason-
532 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central
Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are possible this evening into early Friday morning
for most of the area. A few of these storms could be strong to
severe, with large hail and damaging winds being the main hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Critical fire weather conditions are possible on Friday for most
of West Central Texas as strong, gusty west winds combine with
low humidity values.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed this evening and tonight

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Norman OK
518 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-241030-
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-
Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-
Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
518 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern...
western...central...and southern Oklahoma...and western north
Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

.Thunderstorms...
A few severe thunderstorms are expected from early Thursday
afternoon through the overnight hours. Large hail will be the
primary severe hazard during the period. A tornado and/or damaging
wind gust are also possible.

.Heavy Rainfall...
Areas of heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding are expected
across east-central Oklahoma into southeastern Oklahoma from
Thursday afternoon through the overnight hours.

.SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT...
Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across
central and southern Oklahoma, as well as western north Texas
should prepare for severe weather operations Thursday afternoon
through Friday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

.Thunderstorms...
A thunderstorms are expected to continue through early Friday
morning. Severe potential will have decreased through the
overnight hours, however some isolated hail may be possible.

.Heavy Rainfall...
Areas of heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding are expected
to continue across east-central Oklahoma into southeastern
Oklahoma through early Friday morning.

.Fire Weather...
Areas of elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions are
possible Friday through Sunday across west-north Texas.

Get graphics and more details at weather.gov/norman...and follow
our weather forecast office on Twitter and Facebook.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
348 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

TXZ021>044-240900-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
348 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a slight chance for severe thunderstorms from late
afternoon to the early morning hours, mainly to the east of a
Guthrie to Aspermont line. Hail to the size of golf balls and wind
gusts to 60 mph will be the primary threats with any severe
thunderstorms that develop.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Critical fire weather conditions are forecast to develop across the
southern South Plains on Friday afternoon due to the combination of
a strong, westerly wind; mild temperatures, and low relative
humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect between 1 PM and 9 PM
CDT Friday for those locales. Elevated fire weather conditions will
be possible elsewhere across the Caprock and the southern Rolling
Plains on Friday afternoon.

Elevated fire weather conditions will persist over the weekend as
well across the region.

Beyond Sunday, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is
low.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-240830-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023 /227 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2023/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New Mexico,
southwest Texas and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains this afternoon and evening.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Culberson County Plains and Eddy
County this afternoon and evening.

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for the Davis and Chinati
Mountains and surrounding foothills this afternoon for elevated fire
weather conditions.

A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is possible late this afternoon
and evening across eastern portions of the Permian Basin and Lower
Trans Pecos. The main threats with any severe thunderstorms that
develop will be large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning.
An isolated tornado can not be ruled out as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A High Wind Watch is in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware
Mountains to the Davis Mountains and adjacent plains Friday morning
through early Saturday morning.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for all of southeast New Mexico and
west Texas Friday morning through Friday evening for expected widespread
critical fire weather conditions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
https://weather.gov/midland

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