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Wind Advisory 13, NWS El Paso, TX

March 21, 2021El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 4 counties in New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 21, 2021, 2:22 PM MDT for El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 4 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 22, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2021, 2:22 PM MDT (20:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

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

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:27 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 35 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 2021-03-21Temperature 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 2021-03-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -41 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
3012 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

341 
WWUS74 KEPZ 212022
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
222 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021

NMZ407-410-411-417-TXZ418-420>424-221200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.210322T1500Z-210323T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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
222 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...The lowlands of southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak winds are expected to occur in the
  late morning into the early afternoon hours. Areas of blowing
  dust are possible through the afternoon and early evening hours.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ413-TXZ419-221200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.210322T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
222 PM MDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...East slopes of the Franklin and Organ Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility during 
  the afternoon and evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
26
3 follow-up statements
005 
WWUS74 KEPZ 220913
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
313 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

NMZ413-TXZ419-222100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
313 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...East slopes of the Franklin and Organ Mountains.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM MDT Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak winds are expected to occur in the
  late morning into the early afternoon hours. Blowing dust may 
  reduce visibility during the afternoon and evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ407-410-411-417-TXZ418-420>424-222100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.210322T1500Z-210323T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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
313 AM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The lowlands of southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak winds are expected to occur in the 
  late morning into the early afternoon hours. Areas of blowing 
  dust are possible through the afternoon and early evening 
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DeLizio
355 
WWUS74 KEPZ 222000
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
200 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

NMZ413-TXZ419-230200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
200 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...East slopes of the Franklin and Organ Mountains.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM MDT Today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility during 
  the afternoon and evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ407-410-411-417-TXZ418-420>424-230200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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
200 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...The lowlands of southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM MDT Today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible through
  the afternoon and early evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
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653 
WWUS74 KEPZ 230159
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
759 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

NMZ413-TXZ419-230300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
759 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds continue to diminish, though some breezes of 15 to 20 mph
will continue for another two to three hours before diminishing
further.

$$

NMZ407-410-411-417-TXZ418-420>424-230300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210323T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-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 Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, 
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 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
759 PM MDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds continue to diminish, though some breezes of 15 to 20 mph
will continue for another two to three hours before diminishing
further.

$$

Hefner

The office that day

Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 4:53 AM MDTRed Flag WarningEPZEl Paso, Hudspeth39 hr
Mar 21, 5:54 AM MDTWind AdvisoryEPZEl Paso38 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.