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Wind Advisory 2, NWS El Paso, TX

January 23, 2021Doña Ana County, Otero County, New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 23, 2021, 3:18 PM MST for Doña Ana County, Otero County, New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Jan 24, 2021, 1:00 PM MST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2021, 3:18 PM MST (22:18 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2021, 1:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 AM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

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

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:17 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, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 2021-01-23Temperature 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 2021-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 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
1195 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
120 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

915 
WWUS74 KEPZ 232218
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
318 PM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-240630-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.210124T2000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 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
318 PM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Sunday to
6 AM MST Monday. 

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Otero and Dona Ana county in New Mexico and El
  Paso and Hudspeth county in far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 2PM
  Sunday and 12 AM Monday. Windy conditions will cause difficult 
  driving conditions along highways. Loose outdoor objects and 
  decorations may be blown around or damaged. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult driving conditions possible, use extra caution when 
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure 
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
827 
WWUS74 KEPZ 240451
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
951 PM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-241400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.210124T2000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 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
951 PM MST Sat Jan 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH 
  expected. Gusts up to 55 MPH will be possible along east slope 
  locations.

* WHERE...Southern Otero and Dona Ana county in New Mexico and 
  El Paso and Hudspeth county in far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 2PM and 9PM
  Sunday. Windy conditions will cause difficult driving 
  conditions along highways. Loose outdoor objects and decorations
  may be blown around or damaged. Areas of blowing dust could 
  reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult driving conditions possible, use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
616 
WWUS74 KEPZ 241224
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
524 AM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-242200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.210124T2000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 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
524 AM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH
  expected. Gusts up to 55 MPH will be possible along the eastern
  slopes of area mountains.

* WHERE...Southern Otero and Dona Ana county in New Mexico and 
  El Paso and Hudspeth county in far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur between 2PM
  and 1AM Monday. Windy conditions will make travel hazardous 
  along highways. Loose outdoor objects and decorations may be 
  blown around or damaged. Areas of blowing dust could reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult driving conditions possible, use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Pegram
228 
WWUS74 KEPZ 242051
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
151 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-250600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 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
151 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH 
  expected. Gusts up to 55 MPH will be possible along the 
  eastern slopes of area mountains.

* WHERE...Southern Otero and Dona Ana county in New Mexico and 
  El Paso and Hudspeth county in far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will continue until 1AM
  Monday. Windy conditions will make travel hazardous along
  highways. Loose outdoor objects and decorations may be blown
  around or damaged. Patchy areas of blowing dust could reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult driving conditions possible, use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
948 
WWUS74 KEPZ 250529
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
1029 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>424-251300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Southern Tularosa Basin-
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 Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, 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
1029 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH 
  expected. Gusts up to 55 MPH will be possible along the 
  eastern slopes of area mountains.

* WHERE...Southern Otero and Dona Ana county in New Mexico and 
  El Paso and Hudspeth county in far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will continue until 
  1AM Monday. Windy conditions will make travel hazardous along 
  highways. Loose outdoor objects and decorations may be blown 
  around or damaged. Patchy areas of blowing dust could reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult driving conditions possible, use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$
518 
WWUS74 KEPZ 250537
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
1037 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

NMZ411-TXZ418-250645-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
1037 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind has fallen below advisory criteria in these areas, and
therefore the advisory is cancelled. Occasionally breezy
conditions may continue overnight.

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-251300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1300Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-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 Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
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
1037 PM MST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH 
  expected. Gusts up to 55 MPH will be possible along the 
  eastern slopes of area mountains.

* WHERE...Southern Otero and Dona Ana county in New Mexico and 
  El Paso and Hudspeth county in far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will continue until 
  1AM Monday. Windy conditions will make travel hazardous along 
  highways. Loose outdoor objects and decorations may be blown 
  around or damaged. Patchy areas of blowing dust could reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult driving conditions possible, use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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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.