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Wind Advisory 13, NWS El Paso, TX

March 27, 2017El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 5 counties in New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 27, 2017, 11:58 AM MDT for El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 5 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 28, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2017, 11:58 AM MDT (17:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2017, 8:00 AM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Luna County, NM, Otero County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 42 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-27Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 8 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3061 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

832 
WWUS74 KEPZ 271758
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
1158 AM MDT Mon Mar 27 2017

...Windy With Blowing Dust Across New Mexico and West Texas  
Tuesday Afternoon and early Evening...

.An upper level disturbance with a surface low pressure system
will affect the region on Tuesday causing windy conditions with
blowing dust. Winds will gust around 50 mph causing blowing dust
with areas of visibility below a mile. Dangerous driving 
conditions are expected including along Interstate 10 near 
Lordsburg and Deming and also between El Paso and Las Cruces.

NMZ404>407-410-411-413-TXZ418>420-281200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.170328T1800Z-170329T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.170328T1800Z-170329T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, 
Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
and Loma Linda
1158 AM MDT Mon Mar 27 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Blowing Dust
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in
effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase in the late morning and attain
  maximum speeds between noon and 6 PM.

* WINDS...West to southwest will have sustained speeds around 30
  mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to under a
  half mile over a few areas including along portions on
  Interstate 10 between El Paso and Las Cruces around Deming and
  Lordsburg.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions will result from the low
  visibility and strong winds especially for high profile
  vehicles. The winds may also blow down small trees and tree 
  limbs and also blow around loose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

NMZ417-TXZ421>424-281200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.170328T1800Z-170329T0200Z/
Otero Mesa-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 Crow Flats, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
1158 AM MDT Mon Mar 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Wind Advisory
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* TIMING...Winds will increase in the late morning and attain
  maximum speeds between noon and 6 PM.

* WINDS...West to southwest will have sustained speeds around 30
  mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to under a
  mile over a few areas.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions will result from the low
  visibility and strong winds especially for high profile 
vehicles. the winds may also blow down small trees and tree 
limbs and also blow around loose objects.

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.

&&

$$

Rogash
3 follow-up statements
362 
WWUS74 KEPZ 281208
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
608 AM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

...Windy with Blowing Dust Across Southwestern New Mexico and Far
West Texas Tuesday Afternoon and early Evening...

.An upper level disturbance and developing surface low will 
affect the region today causing windy conditions with blowing 
dust. Winds will gust 45 to 50 mph causing blowing dust with 
areas of visibility below one mile at times. Hazardous driving 
conditions are expected including along Interstate 10 near 
Lordsburg and Deming and also between El Paso and Las Cruces.

NMZ404>407-410-411-413-TXZ418>420-282230-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.170328T1800Z-170329T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.170328T1800Z-170329T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, 
Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
and Loma Linda
608 AM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase in the late morning and attain 
  maximum speeds between noon and 6 PM. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts 45 to
  50 mph.

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to one mile
  or less in some areas. Typical trouble spots include portions on
  Interstate 10 between El Paso and Las Cruces, as well as the
  Deming area and Lordsburg Playa. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility
  and strong winds. Winds may also blow down small tree branches 
  and loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

NMZ417-TXZ421>424-282230-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.170328T1800Z-170329T0200Z/
Otero Mesa-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 Crow Flats, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
608 AM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase in the late morning and attain 
  maximum speeds between noon and 6 PM. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 
  around 50 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to under 
  around 3 miles in places.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due strong winds. Winds
  may also blow down small tree branches and loose objects. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hardiman
203 
WWUS74 KEPZ 281837
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
1237 PM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

...Windy with Blowing Dust Across Southwestern New Mexico and Far
West Texas This Afternoon into Tonight...

.An upper level disturbance and developing surface low will
affect the region today causing windy conditions with blowing
dust. Winds will gust 45 to 50 mph causing blowing dust with
areas of visibility below one mile at times. Hazardous driving
conditions are expected including along Interstate 10 near
Lordsburg and Deming and also between El Paso and Las Cruces.

TXZ419-291400-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170329T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170329T0200Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
1237 PM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...West to southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts 45 to 
  50 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to one mile
  or less in some areas. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility 
  and strong winds. Winds may also blow down small tree branches 
  and loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

NMZ404>407-410-411-413-TXZ418-420-290200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170329T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170329T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, 
Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, 
and Loma Linda
1237 PM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West to southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts 45 to 
  50 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to one 
  mile or less in some areas. Typical trouble spots include 
  portions on Interstate 10 between El Paso and Las Cruces, as 
  well as the Deming area and Lordsburg Playa. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility 
  and strong winds. Winds may also blow down small tree branches 
  and loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

NMZ417-TXZ421>424-290200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170329T0200Z/
Otero Mesa-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 Crow Flats, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
1237 PM MDT Tue Mar 28 2017

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

* WINDS...West to southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 
  around 50 mph. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility to under 3
  miles. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due strong winds. Winds 
  may also blow down small tree branches and loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Rogash
655 
WWUS74 KEPZ 291404
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
804 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2017


TXZ419-291515-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170329T1400Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
804 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to gust to around 30 mph through the morning
across east El Paso, but advisory level winds are not expected. 

$$
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 11:58 AM MDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryEPZEl Paso, Hudspeth32 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.