Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 4, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind watch at Oct 11, 2021, 3:37 AM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 12, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2021, 3:37 AM MDT (09:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 12, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 11, 2021, 2:21 PM MDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS El Paso, TX
Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Luna County, NM, Otero County, NM, Sierra County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX
The radar
The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:38 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 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 54 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3139 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 19 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
688 WWUS74 KEPZ 110937 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 337 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ402>408-112200- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, and Winston 337 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Most of southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may develop across the southern lowlands. Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ409>417-TXZ418>424-112200- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1700Z-211013T0300Z/ Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County- Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin- Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 337 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MID DAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Most of south central New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From mid day Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may develop with the winds, especially over far west Texas. Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Hefner
1 follow-up statement
031 WWUS74 KEPZ 112021 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 221 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ405-406-121200- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.211012T0900Z-211013T0000Z/ Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel- Including the cities of Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, and Cloverdale 221 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Bootheel of New Mexico. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may develop across parts of the area. Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. 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. && $$ NMZ415-416-121200- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1700Z-211013T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.211012T1200Z-211013T0200Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 221 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The areas above 7500 feet and the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ402>404-407-408-121200- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0026.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley- Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, and Winston 221 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The lowlands and Gila region of southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may develop across parts of the area. Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ409-121200- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1700Z-211013T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0026.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Derry, and Spaceport 221 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sierra County Lakes area. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ410>414-417-TXZ418>424-121200- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0004.211012T1700Z-211013T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0026.211012T1600Z-211013T0200Z/ Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin- West 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 Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 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 221 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far West Texas and the lowlands of south-central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may develop across parts of the area. Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 26
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2:21 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | EPZ | Grant, Hidalgo, Otero | 30 hr |
| Oct 11, 2:21 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.