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High Wind Warning 4, NWS El Paso, TX

May 2, 2021Grant County, Hidalgo County, Otero County, New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas

NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at May 2, 2021, 6:08 AM MDT for Grant County, Hidalgo County, Otero County, New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at May 2, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 16 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
May 2, 2021, 6:08 AM MDT (12:08 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 3, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

Counties Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Otero County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:14 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, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 31 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 2021-05-02Temperature 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 2021-05-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 90 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3581 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

626 
WWUS74 KEPZ 021208
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
608 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021

NMZ413-TXZ419-420-022100-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.210502T1700Z-210503T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.210502T1700Z-210503T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.210502T1800Z-210503T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, and Loma Linda
608 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
MDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust
  expected.

* WHERE...Along and adjacent to east slopes of Organ and Franklin
  mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 
  AM MDT Monday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today 
  to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at
  times through the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
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.

&&

$$

NMZ414>416-022100-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.210502T1700Z-210503T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.210502T1700Z-210503T1100Z/
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
608 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MDT Monday.


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.

&&

$$

NMZ405-406-022100-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.210502T1700Z-210503T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.210502T1700Z-210503T0300Z/
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
and Cloverdale
608 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this 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.

&&

$$

NMZ411-412-417-TXZ418-421>424-022100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.210502T1700Z-210503T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.210502T1800Z-210503T0200Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-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, 
Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Crow Flats, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
608 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility around one 
  mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT 
  Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday.


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.

&&

$$

NMZ402>404-407>410-022100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.210502T1700Z-210503T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, 
Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, 
Hatch, and Radium Springs
608 AM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southern New Mexico and parts of portions of far west 
  Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is likely and could result 
  in visibilities being reduced below 5 miles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
475 
WWUS74 KEPZ 021959
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
159 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

NMZ413-TXZ419-420-030400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210503T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, and Loma Linda
159 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust expected.

* WHERE...Along and adjacent to east slopes of Organ and 
  Franklin mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5
  AM MDT Monday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon today to
  8 PM MDT this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
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.

&&

$$

NMZ405-406-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
and Cloverdale
159 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will reduce visibility at
  times through the afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ414>416-030400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/
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
159 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MDT Monday.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ411-412-417-TXZ418-421>424-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210503T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-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, 
Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Crow Flats, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
159 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility around one 
  mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT 
  Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday.


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.

&&

$$

NMZ402>404-407>410-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210503T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, 
Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, 
Hatch, and Radium Springs
159 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southern New Mexico and parts of portions of far west 
  Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is likely and could result 
  in visibilities being reduced below 5 miles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
BROWN
337 
WWUS74 KEPZ 030343
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
943 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

TXZ419-420-030445-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210503T1100Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, and Loma Linda
943 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided below warning criteria across eastern El Paso
and Hudspeth Counties, thus allowing the warning to be cancelled.
Occasional gusts to 25 to 30 mph will still be possible 
overnight. 

$$

NMZ413>416-030900-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210503T0900Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, 
Pinon, and Sacramento
943 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains, and along and adjacent to the 
  east slopes of the Organ Mountains into the southern Tularosa 
  Basin.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Monday.

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.

&&

$$

Pegram

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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.