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High Wind Warning 2, NWS El Paso, TX

March 13, 20214 counties in New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2021, 2:17 PM MST for 4 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2021, 2:17 PM MST (21:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 8:02 PM MDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

Counties Grant County, NM, Luna County, NM, Otero County, NM, Sierra County, NM

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:20 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2021-03-13Temperature 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 2021-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -61 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
3338 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-38 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

368 
WWUS74 KEPZ 132117
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ414>416-140300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
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
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. 

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight 
  MDT Sunday night. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this 
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected later
  Sunday morning and through the afternoon, especially on the
  eastern slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing
  dust could reduce visibilities at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-140300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Gila Region. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards
  Hillsboro and Kingston. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing
  dust could reduce visibilities at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-140300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-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-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Sunday, west winds 30
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern El Paso, Hudspeth and southeastern Otero 
  counties.

* WHEN...For the first advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
  the Wind Advisory Sunday, from 6 AM to 8 PM MDT.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on the
  eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains. In addition to the
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3
  miles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>412-TXZ418-140300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The lowlands of southwest New Mexico and far western El
  Paso county.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected around
  eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing
  dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
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4 follow-up statements
775 
WWUS74 KEPZ 140329
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ414>416-141300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
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
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
MDT SUNDAY NIGHT...


* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected over high
  exposed rides and over eastern slopes. In addition to the wind,
  patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-141300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-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-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern El Paso, Hudspeth and southeastern Otero 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM, all day long, until 8 PM MDT in the evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through
  passes and over eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the 
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 
  miles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-141300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
MDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Gila Region.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the 
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards 
  Hillsboro and Kingston. In addition to the wind, patchy 
  blowing dust could reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>412-TXZ418-141300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The lowlands of southwest New Mexico and far western 
  El Paso county.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected around 
  eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy 
  blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

BIRD
467 
WWUS74 KEPZ 141206
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
606 AM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ402-408-414>416-142100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, 
Pinon, and Sacramento
606 AM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains in northeast Otero County and
  higher elevations of the Gila Region in northern Grant and 
  western Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards
  Hillsboro and Kingston early Sunday afternoon. In addition to
  the wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities in the
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>413-417-TXZ418>424-142100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-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-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats,
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
606 AM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo, and portions of Grant, Sierra,
  and Otero Counties in southern New Mexico and El Paso and
  Hudspeth Counties in far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM through 8 PM MDT Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through 
  passes and over eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the 
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 
  miles this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Dennhardt
804 
WWUS74 KEPZ 141912
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
112 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ415-416-150200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210315T0900Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
112 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains in northeast Otero County and 
  higher elevations of the Gila Region in northern Grant and 
  western Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the 
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards 
  Hillsboro and Kingston early Sunday afternoon. In addition to 
  the wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities in the 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-414-150200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, 
and Mountain Park
112 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains in northeast Otero County and 
  higher elevations of the Gila Region in northern Grant and 
  western Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the 
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards 
  Hillsboro and Kingston early Sunday afternoon. In addition to 
  the wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities in the 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>422-150200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0900Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
112 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo, and portions of Grant, 
  Sierra, and Otero Counties in southern New Mexico and El Paso 
  and Hudspeth Counties in far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through 
  passes and over eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the 
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 
  miles this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ412-150200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Central Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa, 
and White Sands Monument
112 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo, and portions of Grant, 
  Sierra, and Otero Counties in southern New Mexico and El Paso 
  and Hudspeth Counties in far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through 
  passes and over eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the 
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 
  miles this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>411-TXZ418-423-424-150200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
112 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo, and portions of Grant, 
  Sierra, and Otero Counties in southern New Mexico and El Paso 
  and Hudspeth Counties in far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through 
  passes and over eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the 
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 
  miles this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

BROWN
757 
WWUS74 KEPZ 150202
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
802 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

NMZ402-408-414-150315-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, 
and Mountain Park
802 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have continued to subside this evening and have fallen 
below warning criteria. Occasional gusts to 30-35mph will be 
possible through the overnight hours. Expect winds to become much 
calmer by the early morning.

$$

NMZ415-416-150315-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210315T0900Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
802 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have continued to subside this evening and have fallen 
below warning criteria. Occasional gusts to 35-40mph will be 
possible through the overnight hours. Expect winds to become much 
calmer by sunrise Monday morning.

$$

NMZ412-150315-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
Central Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa, 
and White Sands Monument
802 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to gradually subside through the remainder of 
the evening. A few gusts to 25mph will be possible until about 10pm 
before becoming calm overnight.

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>411-TXZ418-423-424-150315-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
802 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to gradually subside across the lowlands along 
and west of the Rio Grande valley through the remainder of the 
evening. Gusts to 25mph will be possible until about 10pm before 
becoming much calmer overnight.

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>422-150900-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0900Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
802 PM MDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Extreme eastern Dona Ana County, southern Otero County, 
  central and eastern El Paso County, and Hudspeth County. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to persist 
  through mountain passes and along eastern slopes into the 
  overnight hours.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Pegram

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 9:26 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchEPZGrant, Luna, Otero, Sierra17 hr
Mar 13, 2:17 PM MSTWind AdvisoryEPZDoña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra31 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.