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Wind Advisory 33, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Dec 23, 2021, 3:58 PM MST for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2021, 3:58 PM MST (22:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
- In force
- 12 hr
- 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 22:55 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, 11.0 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
- 3535 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 156 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
999 WWUS74 KEPZ 232258 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 358 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 NMZ415-416-240700- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0006.211224T0600Z-211225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.211224T0300Z-211225T0600Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 358 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greather than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains.. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. 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. && $$ NMZ402-240700- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0006.211224T1500Z-211225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.211224T0300Z-211225T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, and Fort Bayard 358 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, especially on the highest peaks. Peak winds will occur Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Mostly over the upper slopes and ridges of the Black Range and the downwind eastern slopes.. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ403>414-417-TXZ418>424-240700- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0033.211224T1500Z-211225T0300Z/ 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-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-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 Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 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, 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 358 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
4 follow-up statements
117 WWUS74 KEPZ 240553 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1053 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 NMZ402-415-416-241400- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211225T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1053 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greater than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ403>414-417-TXZ418>424-241400- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0033.211224T1500Z-211225T0300Z/ 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-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-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 Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 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, 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 1053 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 26
025 WWUS74 KEPZ 240556 CCA NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 1056 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 NMZ402-415-416-241400- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211225T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 1056 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greater than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ403>414-417-TXZ418>424-241400- /O.COR.KEPZ.WI.Y.0033.211224T1500Z-211225T0300Z/ 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-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-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 Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 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, 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 1056 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Areas of blowing dust are also possible in the afternoon which could reduce visibilities to 3 to 5 miles, mainly along and south of a line from Alamogordo to Deming. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 26
379 WWUS74 KEPZ 241027 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 327 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 NMZ415-416-242300- /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211225T1200Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 327 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greater than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ402-242300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211225T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, and Fort Bayard 327 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greater than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. 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. && $$ NMZ403>414-417-TXZ418>424-242300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0033.211224T1500Z-211225T0300Z/ 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-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-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 Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 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, 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 327 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Areas of blowing dust are also possible in the afternoon which could reduce visibilities to 3 to 5 miles, mainly along and south of a line from Alamogordo to Deming. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Crespo
565 WWUS74 KEPZ 242159 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 259 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 NMZ415-416-251200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211225T1200Z/ Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 259 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greater than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. 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. && $$ NMZ402-250600- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211225T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, and Fort Bayard 259 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts greater than 70 mph may be possible. * WHERE...High elevations, upper slopes, exposed peaks and ridges, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...Through 11 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds could topple trees, cause power interruptions, and blow about loose outdoor objects, even causing damage to light structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ403>414-417-TXZ418>424-250300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211225T0300Z/ 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-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-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 Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, 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, 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 259 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Areas of blowing dust are also possible in the afternoon which could reduce visibilities to 3 to 5 miles, mainly along and south of a line from Alamogordo to Deming. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 3:58 PM MST | High Wind Warning | EPZ | Otero | 34 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.