Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 7, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 4:56 AM MST for 4 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 19 hr. 1 report 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
- Dec 14, 2021, 4:56 AM MST (11:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
- In force
- 19 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 11:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 5:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hillsboro, NM | LARGE TREE UPROOTED IN HILLSBORO DUE TO HIGH WINDS. 8 BRANCH FELL ACROSS THE HIGHWAY, BLOCKING EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC. |
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 00:00Z, 11.9 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2448 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 27 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 7 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
833 WWUS74 KEPZ 141156 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 456 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 NMZ415-416-142300- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.211215T1000Z-211216T0100Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 456 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures.. 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. && $$ NMZ402-408-142300- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.211215T0700Z-211215T1900Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston 456 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mostly over the upper slopes and ridges of the Black Range and the downwind eastern slopes. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ BIRD
4 follow-up statements
429 WWUS74 KEPZ 142009 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 109 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 NMZ402-408-150700- /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston 109 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Mostly over the upper slopes and ridges of the Black Range and the downwind eastern slopes. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. 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. && $$ NMZ415-416-150700- /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.211215T0600Z-211216T0100Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 109 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ406-409-412>414-150700- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0032.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/ Uplands of the Bootheel-Sierra County Lakes- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloverdale, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mountain Park 109 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The lowlands of Sierra County and the east slopes of the Organ and San Andres Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur between 3AM and 9 AM, especially for east slope areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
235 WWUS74 KEPZ 142012 AAA NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...LOCATION CORRECTION FOR WIND ADVISORY TEXT... NMZ402-408-150700- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Mostly over the upper slopes and ridges of the Black Range and the downwind eastern slopes. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ415-416-150700- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.211215T0600Z-211216T0100Z/ 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 MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. 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. && $$ NMZ406-409-412>414-150700- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0032.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/ Uplands of the Bootheel-Sierra County Lakes- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloverdale, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mountain Park 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Bootheel, the lowlands of Sierra County, and the east slopes of the Organ and San Andres Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur between 3AM and 9 AM, especially for east slope areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BROWN
739 WWUS74 KEPZ 150645 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1145 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 NMZ402-408-151800- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston 1145 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Mostly over the upper slopes and ridges of the Black Range and the downwind eastern slopes. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. 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. && $$ NMZ415-416-151800- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1145 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ406-409-412>414-151800- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ Uplands of the Bootheel-Sierra County Lakes- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloverdale, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mountain Park 1145 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Bootheel, the lowlands of Sierra County, and the east slopes of the Organ and San Andres Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur between 3AM and 9 AM, especially for east slope areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
576 WWUS74 KEPZ 151754 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1054 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 NMZ402-408-151900- /O.EXP.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston 1054 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... High Wind Warning will expire for portions of the Southern Gila Highlands, Black Range, and Eastern Black Range Foothills. Winds will continue to decrease through the afternoon/evening hours. However, areas could still experience isolated gusts to 45 mph. $$ NMZ406-409-412>414-151900- /O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ Uplands of the Bootheel-Sierra County Lakes- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloverdale, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, and Mountain Park 1054 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Wind Advisory will expire for portions of the Bootheel, Sierra County Lakes, Central/Southern Tularosa Basin, and West Slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Winds will decrease this afternoon/evening below advisory criteria. However, areas could still experience isolated gusts to 30-40 mph. $$ NMZ415-416-160100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1054 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...From now to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 1:09 PM MST | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Hidalgo, Otero, Sierra | 22 hr |
Nearby
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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.