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High Wind Warning 3, NWS El Paso, TX

February 22, 2017El Paso County, Texas

NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 22, 2017, 7:41 PM MST for El Paso County, Texas. It took effect at Feb 23, 2017, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2017, 7:41 PM MST (02:41 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 23, 2017, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 24, 2017, 3:05 AM MST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

County El Paso County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 00:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 45 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2017-02-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2017-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3450 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

947 
WWUS74 KEPZ 230241
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
741 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017

...Windy conditions across Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico
tomorrow afternoon and evening...

.Approaching upper level system with associated cold front will
move across the region tomorrow with strong winds developing for
all areas east of central Grant county starting Thursday
afternoon into early Friday morning. The strongest winds will
being early afternoon and last until shortly after sunset. Gusty
winds along east slopes of mountains will continue past midnight
into early Friday morning. Blowing dust could cause hazardous 
driving conditions.

NMZ413-TXZ419-231300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.170223T1800Z-170224T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170224T1300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
741 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM MST
Friday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...winds will increase around 11 AM Thursday with strong
  winds continuing through 6 AM Friday. 

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 35 to 40 with gusts
  up to 60 mph...especially along the eastern facing slopes.


* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous
  driving conditions. Strong cross winds could making vehicle
  handling difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ402-407>412-414>417-TXZ418-420>424-231300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.170223T1800Z-170224T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central 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-
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-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, 
Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, 
Pinon, Sacramento, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
741 PM MST Wed Feb 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...winds will increase around 11 AM Thursday with strong 
  winds continuing through 8 PM Thursday. 

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 30 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph...especially along the eastern facing slopes.

* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Hefner
4 follow-up statements
491 
WWUS74 KEPZ 231252
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
552 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...Windy conditions across Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico
this afternoon and evening...

.An approaching upper level system with an associated cold front 
will move across the region today with strong winds developing 
for all areas east of central Grant county starting early this 
afternoon into early Friday morning. The strongest winds will 
being be during late afternoon and last until shortly after 
sunset. Gusty winds along east slopes of mountains will continue 
past midnight into early Friday morning. Blowing dust could cause 
hazardous driving conditions.

NMZ413-TXZ419-240300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170224T1300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
552 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...winds will increase around 11 AM today with strong 
winds continuing through 6 AM Friday. 

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 35 to 40 with 
  gusts up to 60 mph...especially along the eastern facing 
  slopes. 

* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. Strong cross winds could making vehicle 
  handling difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ402-407>412-414>417-TXZ418-420>424-240300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.170223T1800Z-170224T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central 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-
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-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, 
Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, 
Pinon, Sacramento, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
552 AM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...winds will increase around 11 AM this morning with
  strong winds continuing through 8 PM tonight. 

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph...especially along the eastern facing 
  slopes. 

* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
671 
WWUS74 KEPZ 232051
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
151 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...Windy conditions across Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico
this afternoon and evening...

.An upper level system with an associated cold front will continue
moving across the region today with strong winds occurring. The 
strongest winds will being be during the afternoon hours and last
until shortly after sunset. Gusty winds along east slopes of 
mountains will continue past midnight into early Friday morning. 
Blowing dust could cause hazardous driving conditions.

TXZ419-240500-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0001.170223T2051Z-170224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1300Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
151 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Blowing Dust
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 

* TIMING...winds will continue to be strong and gusty through
  sunset this evening and continuing along eastern slopes through
  Friday morning.

* WINDS...winds speeds of 35 to 40 with gusts over 50  
  mph...especially along the eastern facing slopes. 

* VISIBILITY...visibilities will drop to around 1 mile or less in
  pockets of dense blowing dust.

* Impacts...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. Strong cross winds could making vehicle 
  handling difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

NMZ413-240500-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
and White Sands Range Headquarters
151 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...winds will remain strong this afternoon with winds 
  continuing through 6 AM Friday.

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 35 to 40 with 
  gusts up to 60 mph...especially along the eastern facing 
  slopes. 

* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. Strong cross winds could making vehicle 
  handling difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ407-411-TXZ418-420-422>424-240300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0001.170223T2051Z-170224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170224T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, 
Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
151 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Blowing Dust
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 

* TIMING...winds will remain strong through around 8 PM tonight.

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph...especially along the eastern facing 
  slopes. 

* VISIBILITY...visibility will occasionally drop to around 1 mile
  or less in pockets of dense blowing dust.

* Impacts...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

NMZ404-405-240000-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0001.170223T2051Z-170224T0000Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, and Hachita
151 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Blowing Dust
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 

* TIMING...winds will remain strong and gusty through 8 PM 
  tonight.

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph

* VISIBILITY...visibility will drop to around 1 mile or less in
  areas of dense blowing dust. 

* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

NMZ402-408>410-412-414>417-TXZ421-240300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170224T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Central Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa,
White Sands Monument, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, 
Crow Flats, Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
151 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...winds will remain strong and gusty through 8 PM 
  tonight.

* WINDS...winds will have sustained speeds of 30 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...blowing dust could make difficult and even dangerous 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
738 
WWUS74 KEPZ 240242
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
742 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...Windy conditions across Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico
tonight...

.An upper level system with an associated cold front has moved  
across the region early this evening, with strong winds 
occurring. The strongest winds have now diminished for most areas.
However along east slopes of mountains, the winds will briefly
pick back up around midnight tonight and last until around sunrise
Friday before diminishing.

NMZ402-407>412-414>417-TXZ418-420>424-240345-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170224T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central 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-
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-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, 
Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, 
Pinon, Sacramento, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
742 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds will remain breezy around 10 to 20 mph the remainder of this
evening, before diminishing after midnight.

$$

NMZ413-TXZ419-241300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
742 PM MST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...winds will continue to be strong and gusty through 
  sunset this evening and continuing along eastern slopes 
  through Friday morning. 

* WINDS...winds speeds of 35 to 40 with gusts around 60 mph... 
especially along the eastern facing slopes. 

* VISIBILITY...visibilities could briefly drop below 5 miles in
  pockets of blowing dust.

* Impacts...Strong cross winds could making vehicle handling 
difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

Hefner
914 
WWUS74 KEPZ 241005
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
305 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017

...Gusty Downslope Winds Not As Strong As Expected...

.Downslope winds east of the Franklin and Organ Mountains have
increased since Midnight, but have fallen short of High Wind
Warning criteria. The High Wind Warning is being downgraded to a
Wind Advisory.

NMZ413-TXZ419-241300-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0006.170224T1005Z-170224T1300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
305 AM MST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM MST early this morning.
This downgrades the High Wind Warning previously in effect.

* TIMING...Gusty winds will affect areas east of the Organ and 
  Franklin Mountains for a few more hours early this morning.

* WINDS...Winds speeds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* VISIBILITY...No significant visibility reductions expected.

* Impacts...Strong cross winds could making vehicle handling 
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 30 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Hardiman

The office that day

Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 1:28 PM MSTFire Weather WatchEPZEl Paso, Hudspeth18 hr
Feb 23, 1:51 PM MSTBlowing Dust AdvisoryEPZEl Paso, Hudspeth3 hr

Nearby

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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.