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Wind Advisory 1, NWS El Paso, TX

January 18, 2021El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 5 counties in New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 18, 2021, 4:09 AM MST for El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 5 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2021, 4:09 AM MST (11:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 19, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Luna County, NM, Otero County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:15 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, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 42 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-18Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 69 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
4084 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

383 
WWUS74 KEPZ 181109
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
409 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

NMZ417-TXZ418-420>424-182200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Otero Mesa-Western 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 Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
409 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...West slopes of the Franklin and Hueco Mountains, the
  Otero Mesa, Hudspeth county, West El Paso and far east El Paso
  county.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between 4
  AM and 12 PM. The strong winds will cause difficult driving
  conditions along north-south highways. These gusty winds could 
  create areas of blowing dust during the late morning and the 
  afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Drive with care if you
are driving through areas with blowing dust.

&&

$$

NMZ404>407-411-413-TXZ419-182200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T1200Z-210120T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, 
Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
409 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The rest of El Paso County, Southern Dona Ana including
  the west slopes of the Organ Mountains, the Southern Tularosa
  Basin in Otero county, and Luna, Hidalgo and southern Grant
  counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 10 AM
  and 4 PM. The strong winds will cause difficult driving
  conditions along north-south highways. These gusty winds could 
  create areas of blowing dust during the late morning and the 
  afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Drive with care if you
are driving through areas with blowing dust.

&&

$$

Crespo
3 follow-up statements
709 
WWUS74 KEPZ 182105
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
205 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

NMZ417-TXZ418-420>424-190500-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0100Z/
Otero Mesa-Western 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 Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
205 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West slopes of the Franklin and Hueco Mountains, the 
  Otero Mesa, Hudspeth county, West El Paso and far east El Paso 
  county.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 4 AM
  and 11 AM Tuesday morning. Windy conditions will cause difficult
  driving conditions along north-south highways. Loose outdoor
  objects and decorations may be blown around or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ404>407-411-413-TXZ419-190500-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T1200Z-210120T0100Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, 
Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
205 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The rest of El Paso County, Southern Dona Ana 
  including the west slopes of the Organ Mountains, the Southern 
  Tularosa Basin in Otero county, and Luna, Hidalgo and southern 
  Grant counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 10 AM
  and 4 PM Tuesday. Windy conditions will cause difficult driving
  conditions along north-south highways. Loose outdoor objects 
  and decorations may be blown around or damaged. Patchy blowing 
  dust will be possible in the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Drive with care if you
are driving through areas with blowing dust.

&&

$$

Dennhardt
210 
WWUS74 KEPZ 190448
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
948 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

NMZ417-TXZ418-420>424-191400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0100Z/
Otero Mesa-Western 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 Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
948 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST TONIGHT TO 6 PM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West slopes of the Franklin and Hueco Mountains, the 
  Otero Mesa, Hudspeth county, West El Paso and far east El Paso 
  county.

* WHEN...From 11 PM tonight to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 4 AM 
  and 11 AM Tuesday morning. Windy conditions will cause 
  difficult driving conditions along north-south highways. Loose 
  outdoor objects and decorations may be blown around or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ404>407-411-413-TXZ419-191400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T1200Z-210120T0100Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, 
Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
948 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The rest of El Paso County, Southern Dona Ana 
  including the west slopes of the Organ Mountains, the Southern 
  Tularosa Basin in Otero county, and Luna, Hidalgo and southern 
  Grant counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 10 AM 
  and 4 PM Tuesday. Windy conditions will cause difficult 
  driving conditions along north-south highways. Loose outdoor 
  objects and decorations may be blown around or damaged. Patchy 
  blowing dust will be possible in the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Drive with care if you
are driving through areas with blowing dust.

&&

$$

Pegram
103 
WWUS74 KEPZ 191111
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
411 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

NMZ407-TXZ419-191215-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T1200Z-210120T0100Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss
411 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The past few model runs have indicated weaker winds to occur both
in central El Paso and over Luna county. Plus, recent observations
agree with the model data. Thus, we have cancelled the advisory 
for these areas. However, breezy to windy conditions are still 
expected. The advisory continues both in West El Paso and far 
east El Paso county.

$$

NMZ417-TXZ418-420>424-200100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Otero Mesa-Western 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 Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
411 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...West slopes of the Franklin and Hueco Mountains, the 
  Otero Mesa, Hudspeth county, West El Paso and far east El Paso 
  county.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 4 AM
  and 11 AM this morning. Windy conditions will cause difficult 
  driving conditions along north-south highways. Loose outdoor 
  objects and decorations may be blown around or damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ404>406-411-413-200100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.210119T1200Z-210120T0100Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, 
Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
and White Sands Range Headquarters
411 AM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Dona Ana including the west slopes of the Organ
  Mountains, the Southern Tularosa Basin in Otero county,  
  Hidalgo and southern Grant counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM MST Today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 10 AM 
  and 4 PM Tuesday. Windy conditions will cause difficult 
  driving conditions along north-south highways. Loose outdoor 
  objects and decorations may be blown around or damaged. Patchy 
  blowing dust will be possible in the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Drive with care if you
are driving through areas with blowing dust.

&&

$$

Crespo

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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.