Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 3, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 15, 2021, 1:25 PM MDT for Doña Ana County, Otero County, New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 16, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 15, 2021, 1:25 PM MDT (19:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS El Paso, TX
Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Otero County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX
The radar
The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:22 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1:27 PM MDT | DUST STORM | 5 S Canutillo, TX | VISIBILITY LESS THAN 0.25 MI PER NWS EMPLOYEE. |
| Mar 16, 2:29 PM MDT | DUST STORM | 4 Wnw El Paso, TX | TXDOT CLOSES TRANSMOUNTAIN PASS BECAUSE OF WIND/VIS. |
| Mar 16, 3:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 5 N El Paso, TX | SPOTTER REPORTED 57 MPH WIND GUST. |
| Mar 16, 3:08 PM MDT | DUST STORM | 10 Ese Mcnary, TX | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF ESTIMATED VIS AROUND 1 MILE FROM BLDU AT ESPERANZA EXIT OF I-10. |
| Mar 16, 4:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw El Paso, TX | TIME ESTIMATED. DAMAGE TO CARPORT OR SHED IN NE EL PASO. REPORTED BY KVIA. |
| Mar 16, 4:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Socorro, TX | TIME ESTIMATED. BUILDING DAMAGE REPORTED BY KVIA AT FAMILY DOLLAR. |
| Mar 16, 4:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese Fort Bliss, TX | REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 65 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
- 1988 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
491 WWUS74 KEPZ 151925 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-160500- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.210316T1900Z-210317T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ 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 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas, Southern Tularosa Basin, and Otero Highlands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Damage to trees and homes is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ411-TXZ418-160500- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.210316T1900Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County- Including the cities of Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, with areas of visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...The Mesilla Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Damage to trees and homes is possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ414>416-160500- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.210316T1900Z-210317T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ 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 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damage to trees and homes is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ412-160500- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.210316T1900Z-210317T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands Monument 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Northern Tularosa Basin including White Sands National Park. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ404>407-160500- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.210316T1900Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, and Columbus 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ401>403-408>410-160500- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.210316T1900Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs 125 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Gila National Forest and vicinity, Jornada Range, and portions of the Rio Grande Valley in Southern New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BROWN
6 follow-up statements
450 WWUS74 KEPZ 160412 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1012 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-161300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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 1012 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas, Southern Tularosa Basin, and Otero Highlands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Damage to trees and homes is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-161300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1012 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damage to trees and homes is possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ404>407-412-161300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands Monument 1012 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Northern Tularosa Basin including White Sands National Park. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ401>403-408>410-161300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs 1012 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Gila National Forest and vicinity, Jornada Range, and portions of the Rio Grande Valley in Southern New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Pegram
715 WWUS74 KEPZ 161137 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 537 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-162100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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 537 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas, Southern Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County, and the Otero Highlands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Damage to trees and homes is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-162100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 537 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest in South-Central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damage to trees and homes is possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ404>407-412-162100- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T2000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands Monument 537 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Northern Tularosa Basin and New Mexico bootheel. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ401>403-408>410-162100- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs 537 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Gila National Forest and portions of the Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Dennhardt
939 WWUS74 KEPZ 161632 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1032 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-170045- /O.EXT.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T1632Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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 1032 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas, Southern Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County, and the Otero Highlands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Damage to trees and homes is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ414>416-170045- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.210316T1700Z-210317T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1032 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest in South-Central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damage to trees and homes is possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ409-410-170045- /O.EXB.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T1632Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs 1032 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sierra County lowlands and Northern Dona Ana County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ404>407-412-170045- /O.EXT.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.210316T1632Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands Monument 1032 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Northern Tularosa Basin and New Mexico bootheel. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ401>403-408-170045- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.210316T1700Z-210317T0100Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Hillsboro, and Winston 1032 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Gila National Forest and portions of the Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
246 WWUS74 KEPZ 161829 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ411-413-TXZ418-419-170100- /O.UPG.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.210316T1829Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0200Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust will be possible at times. * WHERE...Southern Dona Ana County and El Paso Counties, Southern Tularosa Basin. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ410-170100- /O.UPG.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.210316T1829Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Northern Dona Ana County- Including the cities of Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust at times. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Dona Ana County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ420>424-170100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Otero Mesa-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas, Southern Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County, and the Otero Highlands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Damage to trees and homes is possible. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ414>416-170100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0200Z/ 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 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest in South-Central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damage to trees and homes is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ404>407-409-412-170100- /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Sierra County Lakes-Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands Monument 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Northern Tularosa Basin and New Mexico bootheel. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ401>403-408-170100- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Hillsboro, and Winston 1229 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Gila National Forest and portions of the Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
246 WWUS74 KEPZ 162044 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ410-170100- /O.CAN.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Northern Dona Ana County- Including the cities of Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility has improved above warning criteria. * WHERE...Northern Dona Ana county. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ404>407-409-170100- /O.CAN.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, and Spaceport 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility has improved above warning criteria. * WHERE...Southwestern New Mexico, including the New Mexico Bootheel. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ420>424-170445- /O.UPG.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, sustained west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ412-170100- /O.UPG.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands Monument 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Northern Tularosa Basin. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ414>416-170445- /O.EXA.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust will be possible at times. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest in South-Central New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ411-413-TXZ418-419-170445- /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ 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 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust will be possible at times. * WHERE...Southern Dona Ana County and El Paso Counties, Southern Tularosa Basin. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. 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. && $$ NMZ401>403-408-170100- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210317T0100Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Hillsboro, and Winston 244 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including the Gila National Forest and portions of the Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
785 WWUS74 KEPZ 170328 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 928 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ411-413>417-TXZ418>424-170600- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ 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-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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, 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 928 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Some patchy blowing dust and lingering haze will still be possible, though conditions should improve through the late evening hours. * WHERE...Southern Dona Ana County, the Sacramento Mountains, the southern Tularosa Basin, and the Otero Mesa in south central New Mexico, and El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in far west Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. 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. Additionally, people with respiratory problems should refrain from spending time outdoors as blowing dust particles may linger in the air into the night. && $$ Pegram
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 3:23 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, Otero and 1 more | 41 hr |
| Mar 15, 3:24 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra | 10 hr |
| Mar 15, 1:25 PM MDT | Blowing Dust Advisory | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra | 25 hr |
| Mar 15, 1:25 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra | 30 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.