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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this red flag warning at Apr 24, 2017, 2:07 PM MDT for 7 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 25, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2017, 2:07 PM MDT (20:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 25, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 25, 2017, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS El Paso, TX
Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Luna County, NM, Otero County, NM, Sierra County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX
The radar
The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:05 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 12:40 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 Nw Mayhill, NM | ELEV 7160 FT WXUND |
| Apr 25, 1:34 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Ne El Paso, TX | ELEV 3996 FT AWS |
| Apr 25, 1:37 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 N Dell City, TX | ELEV 3708 FT WTMESO |
| Apr 25, 1:49 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 5 Ne Road Forks, NM | ELEV 4149 FT NMDOT |
| Apr 25, 2:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 6 Ne Road Forks, NM | ELEV 4148 FT NMDOT |
| Apr 25, 2:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 26 Ne Engle, NM | ELEV 5124 FT WSMR |
| Apr 25, 3:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 Wnw El Paso, TX | ELEV 3799 FT TCEQ |
| Apr 25, 4:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 10 Nne El Paso, TX | ELEV 3958 FT TCEQ |
| Apr 25, 4:06 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Kdmn, NM | |
| Apr 25, 4:48 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 13 Nne El Paso, TX | ELEV 4055 FT AWS |
| Apr 25, 5:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 Se Deming, NM | ELEV 4308 FT NMED |
| Apr 25, 5:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 1 S Sunspot, NM | ELEV 9190 FT WXUND |
| Apr 25, 5:25 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 4 Nw Orogrande, NM | ELEV 4183 FT WSMR |
| Apr 25, 5:56 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | Kelp, TX |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 64 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4031 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
255 WWUS84 KEPZ 242007 RFWEPZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 207 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017 ...CRITICAL CONDITIONS WILL RETURN THROUGH THE WEEK... .Persistent west to northwest flow for the upcoming work week will lead to extended breezy to windy conditions across the region each day. For the remainder of today...winds will increase out of the west in the afternoon to 20 to 30 mph...with temperatures returning into the upper 80s to lower 90s across the lowlands. Relative humidities today will range from the lower to mid teens over the high country...to single digits lowlands...creating critical fire weather conditions. Stronger winds are expected on Tuesday but the Gila wilderness and higher elevations of Sacramento Mountains should see relative humidities above critical values. NMZ113-250300- /O.CAN.KEPZ.FW.A.0012.170425T1900Z-170426T0200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 113 CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ- 207 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, 112, AND 113..... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday...a Red Flag Warning is still in effect through early this evening. * WIND...West-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 9 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT MONDAY...West of a line from Alamogordo to El Paso. * 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. && $$ NMZ111-112-TXZ055-056-251330- /O.UPG.KEPZ.FW.A.0012.170425T1900Z-170426T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.FW.W.0013.170425T1800Z-170426T0200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111 SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ- NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 112 SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ- TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055 EL PASO COUNTY-TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056 HUDSPETH COUNTY- 207 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, 112, AND 113..... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND MONDAY AND TUESDAY...West-southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * HUMIDITY MONDAY...5 to 9 percent. * HUMIDITY TUESDAY...9 to 13 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT MONDAY...West of a line from Alamogordo to El Paso. HIGHEST THREAT TUESDAY...South and east of a line from Truth or Consequences to Deming to Animas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NMZ110-250300- /O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 110 SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ- 207 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR HIGH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 110... * WIND...West-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Along ridgelines, through passes and gaps and down east slopes where wind speeds will be highest. * 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. && $$ 26
2 follow-up statements
181 WWUS84 KEPZ 251256 RFWEPZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 656 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TODAY... .Persistent west to northwest will lead to extended breezy to windy conditions across the region each day. Expect winds to increase to 25 to 40 mph this afternoon which will combine with relative humidities in the upper single digits to lower teens. There is some increasing moisture across the region which will help to keep the higher elevations just out of critical criteria except a few localized locations. A cool down is expected for Wednesday with lighter winds, but strong winds and low relative humidities will likely return for Thursday and Friday. NMZ111-112-TXZ055-056-252200- /O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0013.170425T1800Z-170426T0200Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111 SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ- NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 112 SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ- TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055 EL PASO COUNTY-TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056 HUDSPETH COUNTY- 656 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, 112, AND 113... * WINDS...West-southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT TUESDAY...Lowland locations south and east of a line from Truth or Consequences to Deming to Animas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ 26
033 WWUS84 KEPZ 252006 RFWEPZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 206 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TODAY... .Persistent west to northwest flow will lead to extended breezy to windy conditions across the region through the end of the week. Expect winds of 25 to 40 mph through this evening which will combine with relative humidities in the upper single digits to lower teens. A cool down is expected for Wednesday with lighter winds, but strong winds and low relative humidities will likely return for Thursday. NMZ111-112-TXZ055-056-260400- /O.NEW.KEPZ.FW.A.0013.170427T1800Z-170428T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111 SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ- NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 112 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- 206 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, 112, AND 113... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West-southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph through this evening and westerly at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on Thursday. * HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT THURSDAY...Lowland locations south and east of a line from Deming to Alamogordo. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ NMZ110-260400- /O.NEW.KEPZ.FW.A.0013.170427T1800Z-170428T0300Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 110 SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ- 206 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 110. * WIND...West at 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Elevations below 6500 feet where relative humidities will be lowest. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ 26
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 3:50 AM MDT | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Luna, Otero, Sierra | 17 hr |
| Apr 24, 2:29 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra | 30 hr |
| Apr 24, 2:29 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra | 37 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.