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Wind Advisory 15, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 3, 2017, 2:04 PM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 4, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2017, 2:04 PM MDT (20:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 4, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS El Paso, TX
Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo 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), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 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 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 54 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
- 2230 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
319 WWUS74 KEPZ 032004 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 204 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...Strong to very strong winds and areas of blowing dust return to the Borderland tonight and Tuesday... .Another dry Pacific low-pressure storm system will track across the Borderland tonight and Tuesday. This system will pass just to the north keeping most of the region dry. However strong winds aloft, tight low-level pressure gradients, and a passing cold front will all work to increase winds, resulting in strong and gusty winds across the region. Winds will begin to increase late this evening and especially overnight over the higher terrain, through passes, and over east slope areas. Winds across the lowlands will strengthen quickly in the early morning hours. Blowing dust is expected in the vicinity of dust prone areas by mid-morning. Winds are expected to diminish, and dust settle, quickly near and after sunset as the system exits to the east. NMZ414>416-040600- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.170404T1200Z-170405T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.170404T0900Z-170405T0100Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 204 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. * TIMING...Strong winds aloft will begin to surface over the higher terrain late tonight, especially over ridges and over east slopes. More persistent strong winds and higher gusts are expected after midnight. The strongest winds should occur between sunrise and late afternoon before diminishing in the evening hours. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 overnight. Increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 through the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Threat of wildfire will be elevated. The strong winds will make driving hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Some trees and powerlines may come down leading to property damage and power outages. 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. && $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-040600- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T0600Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 204 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * TIMING...Strong winds aloft will begin to surface east of area mountains due to mountain wave activity overnight around midnight. Initially the stronger winds will be sporadic, but become stronger and more frequent towards morning. The strongest winds are expected between sunrise and early afternoon. Winds will diminish towards sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Dusty skies will develop after late morning with widespread areas of visibility reductions to 3 miles. Any areas near dust sources will see blowing dust lower visibilities to near 1 miles. A few locations may see visibility below .25 miles. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ402>412-417-TXZ420>424-040600- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- 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, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 204 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * TIMING...Intermittent strong wind gust are expected overnight. However persistent strong winds will begin in the early morning hours and continue through mid-afternoon before diminishing near sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Areas near dust sources will see blowing dust by mid to late morning causing reduced visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. Local visibilities below .25 miles is likely along I-10 west of Deming. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Bird
4 follow-up statements
186 WWUS74 KEPZ 032055 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 255 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...Strong to very strong winds and areas of blowing dust return to the Borderland tonight and Tuesday... .Another dry Pacific low-pressure storm system will track across the Borderland tonight and Tuesday. This system will pass just to the north keeping most of the region dry. However strong winds aloft, tight low-level pressure gradients, and a passing cold front will all work to increase winds, resulting in strong and gusty winds across the region. Winds will begin to increase late this evening and especially overnight over the higher terrain, through passes, and over east slope areas. Winds across the lowlands will strengthen quickly in the early morning hours. Blowing dust is expected in the vicinity of dust prone areas by mid-morning. Winds are expected to diminish, and dust settle, quickly near and after sunset as the system exits to the east. NMZ414>416-040600- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.170404T0900Z-170405T0100Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 255 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * TIMING...Strong winds aloft will begin to surface over the higher terrain late tonight, especially over ridges and over east slopes. More persistent strong winds and higher gusts are expected after midnight. The strongest winds should occur between sunrise and late afternoon before diminishing in the evening hours. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 overnight. Increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 through the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Threat of wildfire will be elevated. The strong winds will make driving hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Some trees and powerlines may come down leading to property damage and power outages. 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. && $$ TXZ418-040600- /O.EXA.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170405T0000Z/ Western El Paso County- Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley 255 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * TIMING...Intermittent strong wind gust are expected overnight. However persistent strong winds will begin in the early morning hours and continue through mid-afternoon before diminishing near sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Areas near dust sources will see blowing dust by mid to late morning causing reduced visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. Local visibilities below .25 miles is likely along I-10 west of Deming. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-040600- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T0600Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 255 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * TIMING...Strong winds aloft will begin to surface east of area mountains due to mountain wave activity overnight around midnight. Initially the stronger winds will be sporadic, but become stronger and more frequent towards morning. The strongest winds are expected between sunrise and early afternoon. Winds will diminish towards sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Dusty skies will develop after late morning with widespread areas of visibility reductions to 3 miles. Any areas near dust sources will see blowing dust lower visibilities to near 1 miles. A few locations may see visibility below .25 miles. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ402>412-417-TXZ420>424-040600- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- 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, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 255 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * TIMING...Intermittent strong wind gust are expected overnight. However persistent strong winds will begin in the early morning hours and continue through mid-afternoon before diminishing near sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Areas near dust sources will see blowing dust by mid to late morning causing reduced visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. Local visibilities below .25 miles is likely along I-10 west of Deming. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Bird
108 WWUS74 KEPZ 040554 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 1154 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...Strong to very strong winds and areas of blowing dust return to the Borderland tonight and Tuesday... .Another dry Pacific low-pressure storm system will track across the Borderland tonight and Tuesday. This system will pass just to the north keeping most of the region dry. However strong winds aloft, tight low-level pressure gradients, and a passing cold front will all work to increase winds, resulting in strong and gusty winds across the region. Winds will begin to increase late this evening and especially overnight over the higher terrain, through passes, and over east slope areas. Winds across the lowlands will strengthen quickly in the early morning hours. Blowing dust is expected in the vicinity of dust prone areas by mid-morning. Winds are expected to diminish, and dust settle, quickly near and after sunset as the system exits to the east. NMZ414>416-041300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.170404T0900Z-170405T0100Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1154 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * TIMING...Strong winds aloft will begin to surface over the higher terrain late tonight, especially over ridges and over east slopes. More persistent strong winds and higher gusts are expected after midnight. The strongest winds should occur between sunrise and late afternoon before diminishing in the evening hours. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 overnight. Increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 through the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Threat of wildfire will be elevated. The strong winds will make driving hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Some trees and powerlines may come down leading to property damage and power outages. 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. && $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-041300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T0600Z-170405T0000Z/ 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 1154 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * TIMING...Strong winds aloft will begin to surface east of area mountains due to mountain wave activity overnight around midnight. Initially the stronger winds will be sporadic, but become stronger and more frequent towards morning. The strongest winds are expected between sunrise and early afternoon. Winds will diminish towards sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Dusty skies will develop after late morning with widespread areas of visibility reductions to 3 miles. Any areas near dust sources will see blowing dust lower visibilities to near 1 miles. A few locations may see visibility below .25 miles. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ402>412-417-TXZ418-420>424-041300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-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, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 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 1154 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * TIMING...Intermittent strong wind gust are expected overnight. However persistent strong winds will begin in the early morning hours and continue through mid-afternoon before diminishing near sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Areas near dust sources will see blowing dust by mid to late morning causing reduced visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. Local visibilities below .25 miles is likely along I-10 west of Deming. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
125 WWUS74 KEPZ 041245 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 645 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...Strong to very strong winds and areas of blowing dust return to the Borderland this morning... .Another mostly dry Pacific low-pressure storm system will track across the Borderland tonight and Tuesday. This system is passing pass just to the north keeping most of the region dry. However strong winds aloft, tight low-level pressure gradients, and a passing cold front will all work to increase winds, resulting in strong and gusty winds across the region. Winds will increase throughout the morning and reach the strongest speeds around noon. Winds will be strongest over the higher terrain, through passes, and over east slope areas. Blowing dust is expected in the vicinity of dust prone areas by mid-morning. Winds are expected to diminish, and dust settle, quickly near and after sunset as the system exits to the east. NMZ414>416-042200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170405T0100Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 645 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase through this morning, reaching maximum strength by noon. Winds will diminish late in the afternoon. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Threat of wildfire will be elevated. The strong winds will make driving hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Some trees and power lines may come down leading to property damage and power outages. 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. && $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-042200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 645 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase through this morning, reaching maximum strength by noon. Winds will diminish late in the afternoon. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Dust is not expected to be widespread, but local areas could see reduced visibilities of 1 to 3 miles. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ402>412-417-TXZ418-420>424-042200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-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, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 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 645 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase through this morning, reaching maximum strength by noon. Winds will diminish late in the afternoon. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph are expected. * DUST...Areas near dust sources will see blowing dust by mid to late morning causing reduced visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. Local visibilities below one-quarter mile is possible along I-10 west of Deming. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hefner
126 WWUS74 KEPZ 042136 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 336 PM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...Strong winds and areas of blowing dust continue through the afternoon across the Borderland... .A sharp Pacific low-pressure system continues to pass over the Borderland this afternoon. This system will exit this evening. However through the afternoon and into the early evening strong and gusty winds will continue across southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. Local blowing dust continues to cause reduced visibility in the vicinity of dust prone areas. Winds are expected to diminish, and dust settle, quickly near and after sunset as the system exits to the east. NMZ414>416-050100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170405T0100Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 336 PM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Wind speeds should continue strong until sunset. Winds will begin to slacken late in the afternoon and diminish soon after sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts near 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Threat of wildfire will be elevated. The strong winds will make driving hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Some trees and power lines may come down leading to property damage and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-050000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/ 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 336 PM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Wind speeds should continue strong until sunset. Winds will begin to slacken late in the afternoon and diminish soon after sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected. Some isolated locations may see sporadic higher gusts. * DUST...Dust is not expected to be widespread, but local areas could see reduced visibilities of 1 to 3 miles. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ402>412-417-TXZ418-420>424-050000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-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, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 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 336 PM MDT Tue Apr 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Wind speeds should continue strong until sunset. Winds will begin to slacken late in the afternoon and diminish soon after sunset. * WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph are expected. * DUST...Areas near dust sources will see blowing dust by mid to late morning causing reduced visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. Local visibilities below one-quarter mile is possible along I-10 west of Deming. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions especially on north/south running roads. The strong winds could also lead to some power line and tree damage and isolated structural damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Bird
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS El Paso, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 3, 2:01 PM MDT, 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 2:01 PM MDT, 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
201 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017
.SYNOPSIS...
An approaching upper level system will produce strong winds across
the region overnight and through the day Tuesday. Some patches of
blowing dust will be possible Tuesday with temps dropping back to
slightly below normal through midweek. Dry and warmer conditions
will follow for the rest of the week. After Tuesday, winds should
not be a big issue until the upcoming weekend when another
approaching storm will bring an increase in overall wind speeds.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
A developing long wave trough currently dropping into northwestern
Arizona will be responsible for a somewhat extended period of
stronger winds across the area as it traverses New Mexico
overnight and into west Texas Tuesday. Currently lee cyclogenesis
is occurring over northeast New Mexico which has helped to tighten
the surface gradient. This combined with deep mixing to around 600
mb is resulting in a rather breezy afternoon across the region
today.
Wind speeds will stay up some overnight, especially across
mountain tops and along east slope locations as 700 mb winds near
50 knots will cross the region as the base of the trough moves
through. Higher elevations of the Sacramentos will likely see wind
warning criteria before daybreak with advisory level winds
developing east of the Franklin and Organ mountains by midnight.
Boundary layer winds look to stay elevated in the wake of the
trough Tuesday with speeds across all but the western Gila
approaching advisory criteria. In general we should see less dust
with this northwest trajectory, but recent events have revealed
plenty of dust releases from the playas surrounding Lordsburg.
Therefore some patchy blowing dust has been included for areas
downwind of these locations as the day heats up Tuesday.
Everything should begin to settle down shortly after sunset
Tuesday with slightly cooler than normal temps settling in for
midweek. Ridging will follow for the rest of the week resulting in
a quick warm up and mostly lighter winds across the region. Over
the weekend temps will stay up, but the approach of another upper
trough will result in an increase in afternoon winds by Saturday
and possibly another rather windy day come Sunday.
&&
.AVIATION...Valid 04/00Z-05/00Z...
P6SM SKC-SCT250 through period. West winds will remain 15-25G35KTS
through 12Z with eastern slopes possibly a little higher. Upper
trough will move through region around 12Z with W to NW winds of 20-
30G45KTS expected through end of period. Some local areas may
experience 1-3SM BLDU after 15Z.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Upper trough will move through the region around sunrise. Expect
winds to remain at least breezy through the night with a period of
very windy conditions possible during the day Tuesday, especially
over Sacs. Very dry low level air with dew points into the single
digits will lower relative humidities under 10 percent which will
create critical fire weather conditions and a Red Flag Warning has
been issued. A ridge will build in behind the overnight system with
temperatures warming into the 80s by Thursday for the lowlands. Dry
air will remain in place so single digit relative humidities will
likely continue, but the winds will be much less of a concern
through Friday before starting to increase for the weekend.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso 57 74 46 70 / 0 0 0 0
Sierra Blanca 51 74 41 68 / 0 0 0 0
Las Cruces 47 72 40 67 / 0 0 0 0
Alamogordo 49 71 37 70 / 0 0 0 0
Cloudcroft 32 46 28 47 / 0 10 0 0
Truth or Consequences 48 68 39 67 / 0 0 0 0
Silver City 42 63 33 65 / 0 0 0 0
Deming 45 71 39 68 / 0 0 0 0
Lordsburg 43 69 37 71 / 0 0 0 0
West El Paso Metro 57 73 46 69 / 0 0 0 0
Dell City 44 77 35 65 / 0 0 0 0
Fort Hancock 52 79 43 71 / 0 0 0 0
Loma Linda 51 68 41 64 / 0 0 0 0
Fabens 52 77 43 71 / 0 0 0 0
Santa Teresa 51 73 42 69 / 0 0 0 0
White Sands HQ 52 72 42 68 / 0 0 0 0
Jornada Range 43 71 35 69 / 0 0 0 0
Hatch 45 73 41 68 / 0 0 0 0
Columbus 50 74 44 70 / 0 0 0 0
Orogrande 51 73 41 69 / 0 0 0 0
Mayhill 38 59 30 59 / 0 0 0 0
Mescalero 36 58 31 59 / 0 10 0 0
Timberon 36 57 29 55 / 0 0 0 0
Winston 35 61 28 65 / 0 0 0 0
Hillsboro 43 69 34 65 / 0 0 0 0
Spaceport 45 69 39 68 / 0 0 0 0
Lake Roberts 30 65 24 69 / 0 0 0 0
Hurley 40 65 30 64 / 0 0 0 0
Cliff 38 71 32 75 / 0 0 0 0
Mule Creek 40 67 34 72 / 0 0 0 0
Faywood 44 66 35 65 / 0 0 0 0
Animas 45 72 41 72 / 0 0 0 0
Hachita 44 73 39 71 / 0 0 0 0
Antelope Wells 45 75 41 70 / 0 0 0 0
Cloverdale 43 69 41 69 / 0 0 0 0
&&
.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday for NMZ111>113.
Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Tuesday for
NMZ413.
Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday for NMZ402>412-417.
High Wind Warning from 3 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday for NMZ414>416.
TX...Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday for TXZ055-056.
Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Tuesday for
TXZ419.
Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday for TXZ420>424.
&&
27-Laney/26-GrzywaczHazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 6:12 AM MDT, 7 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 612 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-041215- Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern 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-Eastern/Central 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- 612 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. We will see breezy to windy conditions this afternoon and evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday We will see stronger winds on Tuesday which could lead to hazardous driving conditions and lower visibilities because of areas of blowing dust. We will see calmer conditions for the rest of the week and then on Sunday we could see another round of strong winds and blowing dust. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 5:51 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | EPZ | Otero | 8 hr |
| Apr 3, 6:59 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, Otero and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Apr 3, 2:03 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, Otero and 1 more | 30 hr |
| Apr 3, 2:04 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | EPZ | Otero | 29 hr |
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