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Wind Advisory 21, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at May 19, 2019, 2:20 PM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at May 20, 2019, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 19, 2019, 2:20 PM MDT (20:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 20, 2019, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- May 20, 2019, 9:12 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 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 20:20 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, 8.3 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
- 3693 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
998 WWUS74 KEPZ 192020 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 220 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST EXPECTED ACROSS NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS ON MONDAY... .An upper level storm system will pass over the Four Corners region on Monday, with lee side troughing extending southward over New Mexico and west Texas. This will allow strong winds to develop Monday afternoon and evening across west Texas and southern New Mexico. Winds will increase by noon and become strongest during the late afternoon, with gusty conditions overnight. Blowing dust will be likely across desert areas leading to reduced visibilities. Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will diminish slightly overnight, though still breezy. NMZ411-413>416-TXZ418-419-200600- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 220 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. Gusty winds will continue along east slopes and mountain passes overnight. * WINDS...Westerly at 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ410-412-417-TXZ420>424-200600- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ Northern Dona Ana County-Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 220 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ401>409-200600- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ 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- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, 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, and Spaceport 220 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ Dennhardt
4 follow-up statements
656 WWUS74 KEPZ 200546 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 1146 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST EXPECTED ACROSS NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS ON MONDAY... .An upper level storm system will pass over the Four Corners region on Monday, with lee side troughing extending southward over New Mexico and west Texas. This will allow strong winds to develop Monday afternoon and evening across west Texas and southern New Mexico. Winds will increase by noon and become strongest during the late afternoon, with gusty conditions overnight. Blowing dust will be likely across desert areas leading to reduced visibilities. Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will diminish slightly overnight, though still breezy. NMZ411-413-TXZ418-419-201400- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.190520T1800Z-190521T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of 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, and Fort Bliss 1146 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Monday. * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. Gusty winds will continue along east slopes and mountain passes overnight. * WINDS...Southwest to West at 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph. * VISIBILITY...Visibility will generally range from 1 to 3 miles during the afternoon, with localized areas of lower visibility possible at times. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-201400- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ 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 1146 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. Gusty winds will continue along east slopes and mountain passes overnight. * WINDS...Southwest to west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ407-410-412-417-TXZ420>424-201400- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.190520T1800Z-190521T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County- Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 1146 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Monday. * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * VISIBILITY...Visibility will generally range from 1 to 3 miles during the afternoon, with localized areas of lower visibility possible at times. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ NMZ401>406-408-409-201400- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ 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-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, and Spaceport 1146 PM MDT Sun May 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$
412 WWUS74 KEPZ 201336 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 736 AM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST EXPECTED ACROSS NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS TODAY... .An upper level storm system will pass over the Four Corners region on today, with lee side troughing extending southward over New Mexico and west Texas. This will allow strong winds to develop this afternoon and evening across west Texas and southern New Mexico. Winds will increase by noon and become strongest during the early evening hours, with gusty conditions overnight. Blowing dust will be likely across desert areas leading to reduced visibilities. Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will diminish slightly overnight, though still breezy. NMZ411-413-TXZ418-419-202200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.190520T1800Z-190521T0300Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of 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, and Fort Bliss 736 AM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. Gusty winds will continue along east slopes and mountain passes overnight. * WINDS...Southwest to West at 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph. * VISIBILITY...Visibility will generally range from 1 to 3 miles during the afternoon, with localized areas of lower visibility possible at times. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-202200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ 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 736 AM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. Gusty winds will continue along east slopes and mountain passes overnight. * WINDS...Southwest to west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ407-410-412-417-TXZ420>424-202200- /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.190520T1800Z-190521T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County- Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 736 AM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * VISIBILITY...Visibility will generally range from 1 to 3 miles during the afternoon, with localized areas of lower visibility possible at times. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ NMZ401>406-408-409-202200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.190520T1800Z-190521T0600Z/ 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-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, and Spaceport 736 AM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$
369 WWUS74 KEPZ 202159 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 359 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVNEING HOURS... .An upper level storm system over northern Arizona will move across northern New Mexico tonight, and Pacific cold front will move through the area this evening. Strong southwest winds will continue to increase ahead of the cold front, then shift to the west and slowly diminish this evening. The cold front should reach Deming before 5 PM, and Las Cruces and El Paso between 5 PM and 7 PM. Winds will return again on Tuesday, although with slightly lower wind speeds. Additional Advisories may need to be issued later this evening or tonight. NMZ411-413-TXZ418-419-210300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190521T0300Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of 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, and Fort Bliss 359 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Southwest winds will peak as a cold front moves through the area, likely between 5 PM and 7 PM. Gusty winds will continue along east slopes and mountain passes overnight. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph, becoming west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph this evening. * VISIBILITY...Visibility will generally range from 1 to 3 miles during, with localized areas of lower visibility possible between 5 PM and 7 PM. Visibility will improve to 5 miles or greater shortly after sunset. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-210300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ 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 359 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will peak between 5 PM and 8 PM as a cold front moves through the area. Winds will remain elevated through the evening hours. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts upwards of 60 mph, becoming West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$ NMZ407-410-412-417-TXZ420>424-210300- /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190521T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County- Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 359 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will peak between 6 PM and 8 PM as a cold front moves through the area. Winds will slowly diminish later this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph, shifting to the West and diminishing to 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph after 8 PM. * VISIBILITY...Visibility will generally range from 1 to 3 miles, with localized areas of lower visibility possible between 5 PM and 8 PM. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution. && $$ NMZ401>406-408-409-210300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ 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-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, and Spaceport 359 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * TIMING...Winds will begin increasing around noon and reach their peak during the late afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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. && $$
645 WWUS74 KEPZ 210312 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 912 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE Evening HOURS... .An upper level storm system near the Four Corners Region has pushed a cold front through the area earlier this evening. Strong winds and blowing dust have diminished or ended most areas but will continue most of the night near east slopes of mountains. NMZ411-TXZ418-210415- /O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ /O.EXP.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190521T0300Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County- Including the cities of Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley 912 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Gusty winds to 35 mph will continue for several more hours. $$ NMZ407-410-412-417-TXZ420>424-210415- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ /O.EXP.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190521T0300Z/ Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County- 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 Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, 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 912 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Gusty winds to 35 mph will continue for several more hours. $$ NMZ401>406-408-409-210415- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, and Spaceport 912 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Gusty winds to 35 mph will continue for several more hours. $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-211200- /O.EXP.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190521T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0022.190521T0600Z-190521T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ 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 912 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * TIMING...Southwest winds will peak next couple of hours before diminishing slightly after midnight, and then further toward daybreak Tuesday. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph, becoming northwest 25 to 35 mph. * Impacts...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. 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 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-211200- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0022.190521T0600Z-190521T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190521T0600Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 912 PM MDT Mon May 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * TIMING...Winds will remain strong through about midnight before diminishing some. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph, becoming Northwest 25 to 35 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially in cross winds. Small items will be blown around if not tied down. Blowing dust will be possible across desert areas, which could lower visibilities to less than two miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hefner
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 4:47 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | EPZ | Doña Ana, Otero | 10 hr |
| May 19, 2:15 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, Otero and 1 more | 25 hr |
| May 19, 2:15 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | EPZ | Doña Ana, Lincoln, Otero, Sierra | 31 hr |
| May 19, 2:20 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | EPZ | Doña Ana, Otero | 34 hr |
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