Alert archive / New Mexico / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 2, NWS El Paso, TX
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.
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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.
- 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
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.