High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
336 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025
NMZ027-TXZ270-271-021745-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0021.250402T1800Z-250403T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains
National Park, and Queen
336 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025 /436 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025/
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO
8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today
to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 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...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.
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.
&&
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Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
351 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT
WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15
PERCENT, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR VAN HORN, MARFA PLATEAU,
PRESIDIO VALLEY, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND THE BIG BEND REGION...
TXZ272-275>277-279>282-022100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FW.W.0017.250402T1800Z-250403T0300Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Lower Brewster County-
351 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT
WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15
PERCENT, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR VAN HORN, MARFA PLATEAU,
PRESIDIO VALLEY, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND THE BIG BEND REGION...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Higher
in the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* RFTI...5 to 7 or critical to extreme.
* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Fires
can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly
discouraged. Observe local burn bans.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...75th+ percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase
potential for fire growth.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
245 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND
WEST TEXAS...
Breezy winds continue Wednesday afternoon behind Tuesday`s high
wind event. Slightly higher humidity will keep the mountains out
of Red Flag criteria, but much of the lowlands and desert floor
will again reach critically dry thresholds. Outdoor burning
remains discouraged around any brush, trees, or grasslands.
NMZ111-112-TXZ055-056-030200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0014.250402T2000Z-250403T0200Z/
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ-
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ-
Texas Fire Weather Zone 055
El Paso County- Texas Fire Weather Zone 056
Hudspeth County-
245 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone
055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather
Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest
Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone
112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande
Valley/BLM/GLZ.
* TIMING...Wednesday afternoon 2 PM through 8 PM.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18 percent.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 5 or Near-Critical to Critical
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
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Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
336 AM MDT WED APR 2 2025
NMZ027-TXZ270-271-030200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
1200 PM MDT WED APR 2 2025
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County NM-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000
Feet TX-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains TX-
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TODAY TO
8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today
to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 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...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
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.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
226 AM MDT WED APR 2 2025
NMZ404-407-410-411-417-427>429-TXZ418>424-030400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0017.250402T1800Z-250403T0400Z/
1200 PM MDT WED APR 2 2025
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley NM-Southwest Desert/Mimbres
Basin NM-Northern Dona Ana County NM-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla
Valley NM-Otero Mesa NM-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands
NM-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo NM-Southeast Tularosa Basin
NM-Western El Paso County TX-Eastern/Central El Paso County
TX-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains TX-Salt Basin
TX-Southern Hudspeth Highlands TX-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El
Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties TX-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
Hudspeth County TX-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued
for visibility less than a quarter mile.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
336 AM MDT WED APR 2 2025
TXZ272-273-275>281-030200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
1200 PM MDT WED APR 2 2025
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-Chinati
Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains
Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Central Brewster and Eastern Culberson Counties, and
Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains
Foothills, Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley, and Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
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.
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
336 AM MDT Wed Apr 2 2025
TXZ272-273-275>281-021745-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.Y.0013.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0015.250402T1800Z-250403T0200Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-Chinati
Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-
Including the cities of Chisos Basin, Marathon, Fort Davis,
Presidio, Van Horn, Alpine, Panther Junction, Marfa, and Big Bend
National Park
436 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Central Brewster and Eastern Culberson Counties, and
Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains
Foothills, Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley, and Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.
Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong
winds.
&&
$$
Lindsey
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
608 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
TXZ099-021145-
Throckmorton TX-
608 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT THROCKMORTON COUNTY THROUGH 645
AM CDT...
At 608 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Throckmorton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Throckmorton
County, including the following locations...
Lusk, The Intersection Of Us-183 And Us-
283, and The Intersection Of Us-283 And Ranch Road 209.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3296 9895 3295 9926 3296 9942 3340 9913
3340 9896
TIME...MOT...LOC 1108Z 270DEG 35KT 3317 9916
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
517 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
TXZ021>044-031030-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
517 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected to develop on and off
the Caprock this afternoon. The fire weather danger will be greatest
on the Caprock where 20 foot winds will be the strongest and a
Rangeland Fire Danger statement is in effect today from noon through
7 PM.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible across the far southern South
Plains late this evening through the overnight hours. Wind gusts up
to 70 mph and hail up to the size of golfballs will be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Elevated fire weather conditions are forecast to develop over
western portions of the Caprock Thursday.
Chances for rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast to increase
Thursday night through Saturday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this evening and tonight.
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