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2025 [KMAF] MIDLAND/ODESSA Extreme Cold (EC) Watch (A) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

074 
WWUS74 KMAF 161928
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
128 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-171200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Big Lake, Seminole, McCamey,
Snyder, Midland, Garden City, Andrews, Big Spring, Rankin,
Stanton, Odessa, Colorado City, and Gail
128 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible.

* WHERE...Much of the Permian Basin.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

JAL
877 
WWUS74 KMAF 170952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-172200-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Garden City, Midland, Gail, Rankin,
Odessa, Stanton, Lamesa, Snyder, Big Lake, Colorado City,
Andrews, Big Spring, McCamey, and Seminole
352 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Hennig
934 
WWUS74 KMAF 171945
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-181100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Rankin, Big Spring, Big
Lake, Snyder, Stanton, Midland, McCamey, Garden City, Odessa,
Seminole, Andrews, and Colorado City
145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 below 
  expected during the overnight and early morning hours.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-181100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Eunice, Crane, Fort
Stockton, Mentone, Jal, Monahans, Dryden, Sanderson, Lovington,
Pecos, and Kermit
1245 PM MST Mon Feb 17 2025 /145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ TUESDAY 
TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits expected.

* WHERE...Lea County, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Crane, Pecos, Terrell, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday to 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Sprang
Permalink to 202502161928-KMAF-WWUS74-NPWMAF
074 
WWUS74 KMAF 161928
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
128 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-171200-
/O.NEW.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Big Lake, Seminole, McCamey,
Snyder, Midland, Garden City, Andrews, Big Spring, Rankin,
Stanton, Odessa, Colorado City, and Gail
128 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible.

* WHERE...Much of the Permian Basin.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

JAL
Permalink to 202502170952-KMAF-WWUS74-NPWMAF
877 
WWUS74 KMAF 170952
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
352 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-172200-
/O.CON.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Garden City, Midland, Gail, Rankin,
Odessa, Stanton, Lamesa, Snyder, Big Lake, Colorado City,
Andrews, Big Spring, McCamey, and Seminole
352 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin 
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Hennig
Permalink to 202502171945-KMAF-WWUS74-NPWMAF
934 
WWUS74 KMAF 171945
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ045>048-050>053-061>063-069-070-181100-
/O.UPG.KMAF.EC.A.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.EC.W.0002.250219T0300Z-250220T1800Z/
Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Ector-
Midland-Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Lamesa, Gail, Rankin, Big Spring, Big
Lake, Snyder, Stanton, Midland, McCamey, Garden City, Odessa,
Seminole, Andrews, and Colorado City
145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 below 
  expected during the overnight and early morning hours.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could 
  cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain indoors if possible. Cover all exposed skin and limit time 
outside if you must go out. Dress in layers including a hat, face 
mask, and gloves.

Cover outdoor faucets. To prevent water pipes from freezing wrap or 
drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Never leave unattended children inside a cold vehicle.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ059-060-067-068-075-082-274-181100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Pecos-Terrell-Reeves County Plains-
Including the cities of Tatum, Hobbs, Eunice, Crane, Fort
Stockton, Mentone, Jal, Monahans, Dryden, Sanderson, Lovington,
Pecos, and Kermit
1245 PM MST Mon Feb 17 2025 /145 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025/

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ TUESDAY 
TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits expected.

* WHERE...Lea County, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Crane, Pecos, Terrell, 
  and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday to 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged 
  exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Bring pets indoors, or ensure that they have warm, dry shelter.

&&

$$

Sprang

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