Wind Advisory 2, NWS El Paso, TX

Issued

Jan 10, 2018, 3:51 PM MST (22:51 UTC)

In effect from

Jan 10, 2018, 4:00 PM MST

Expired

Jan 11, 2018, 5:00 AM MST

In force

13 hr

Issued by

NWS El Paso, TX

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

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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783 
WWUS74 KEPZ 102251
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

...Passing Pacific Storm System keeping strong winds over the
Borderland into the evening and overnight...

.A strong upper-level disturbance is moving across New Mexico and
kicking up strong winds across the region. Sustained winds in the
25 to 35 mph range and wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph will continue
into the early evening hours for most location. Areas that are
east of area mountain ranges will likely keep the strong winds
through the night. Winds will begin to slacken with the storm's 
departure in the morning hours on Thursday.

NMZ407-409>411-417-TXZ418-420>424-110300-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.180110T2300Z-180111T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
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 Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, 
Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, 
Vado, Sunland Park, 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
351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

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

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM MST this
evening. 

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur between 5 PM and 7 PM.
  Winds will continue breezy with some higher gusts after sunset
  but begin to diminish in strength.

* WINDS...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds will create hazardous driving conditions 
  along north-south oriented roads. Some blowing dust will be 
  possible, and unsecured objects may get tossed about. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-111100-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.180111T0300Z-180111T1100Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM MST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening
to 4 AM MST Thursday. 

* TIMING...Strong west winds will continue over exposed locations
  overnight through the predawn hours. Winds should begin to
  diminishing towards morning. 

* WINDS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph for 
  most areas. A few gusts over 50 mph will be possible along 
  exposed ridgelines. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will result in blowing and drifting of snow 
  and reduced visibilities at higher elevations. Blowing snow 
  across roadways may result in slippery conditions even after 
  plowing. Cross winds will create hazardous driving conditions 
  along north-south oriented roads. Unsecured objects may get 
  tossed about. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ408-413-TXZ419-111100-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.180110T2300Z-180111T1100Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Winston, Chaparral, Orogrande,
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM MST
Thursday. 

* TIMING...Strong mountain waves will keep high wind gusts through
  the overnight hours over east slope locations including 
  Northeast El Paso and White Sands Missile Range Headquarters. 

* WINDS...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Cross winds will create hazardous driving conditions 
  along north-south oriented roads. Some blowing dust will be 
  possible, and unsecured objects may get tossed about. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-405-406-110000-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0000Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, and Cloverdale
351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
cancelled the Wind Advisory. 

Breezy and gusty conditions will continue until sunset with winds
will slacken considerably.

$$

NMZ414-110000-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180111T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, and Mountain Park
351 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
cancelled the Wind Advisory. 

Breezy and gusty conditions will continue until sunset with winds
will slacken considerably.

$$

Bird

464 
WWUS74 KEPZ 110937
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
237 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2018

...Winter storm has moved mostly out of the area with winds 
diminishing next few hours.

.A strong winter storm has moved out over the southern Plains
early this morning, though a rather tight pressure gradient has
persisted. This gradient is expected to weaken next few hours and
by around sunrise this morning, winds should diminish some.

NMZ408-413-415-416-TXZ419-111200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180111T1200Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Winston, Chaparral, Orogrande,
White Sands Range Headquarters, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, 
Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss
237 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong west winds will continue over exposed locations
  overnight through the predawn hours. Winds should begin to
  diminishing towards sunrise. 

* WINDS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  adjacent to the eastern slopes of mountains.  

* IMPACTS...Cross winds will create hazardous driving conditions
  along north-south oriented roads. Unsecured objects may get
  tossed about. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hefner

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