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Wind Advisory 9, NWS El Paso, TX

March 12, 2021El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; Otero County, New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2021, 1:30 PM MST for El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; Otero County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2021, 1:30 PM MST (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 13, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

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

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 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, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 87 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 2021-03-12Temperature 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 2021-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 314 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
3334 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
82 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
417 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

803 
WWUS74 KEPZ 122030
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
130 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

NMZ414>416-131200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1500Z-210314T0000Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
130 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

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

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the
  eastern slopes during the late morning and early afternoon
  hours. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
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5 follow-up statements
143 
WWUS74 KEPZ 130426
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
926 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-131400-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1800Z-210314T0300Z/
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
926 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Hudspeth and El Paso county in Far West
  Texas and portions of Otero and eastern Dona Ana county in 
  South Central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just
  downwind of the higher terrain, including eastern slopes of the
  Franklin and Organ mountains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ414>416-131400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1600Z-210314T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
926 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Sacramento mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday 
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds may damage property and cause
  power outages. Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-131400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
926 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila Wilderness and Black Range.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds may damage property and cause
  power outages. Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
232 
WWUS74 KEPZ 130546
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
1046 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

NMZ414>416-131400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1600Z-210314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
1046 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Sacramento mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday 
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds may damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-131400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1800Z-210314T0300Z/
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
1046 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Hudspeth and El Paso county in Far West 
  Texas and portions of Otero and eastern Dona Ana county in 
  South Central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just
  downwind of the higher terrain, including eastern slopes of the
  Franklin and Organ mountains. Some blowing dust is possible.
  Visibilities could be reduced to 5 miles and motorists should
  use caution near the blowing dust. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-131400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
1046 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila Wilderness and Black Range.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds may damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
476 
WWUS74 KEPZ 131137
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
437 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ414>416-132200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1600Z-210314T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
437 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Sacramento mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  MST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds may damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-132200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1800Z-210314T0300Z/
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
437 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Hudspeth and El Paso county in Far West 
  Texas and portions of Otero and eastern Dona Ana county in 
  South Central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just 
  downwind of the higher terrain, including eastern slopes of 
  the Franklin and Organ mountains. Some blowing dust is 
  possible. Visibilities could be reduced to 5 miles and 
  motorists should use caution near the blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-132200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
437 AM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gila Wilderness and Black Range.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds may damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Hefner
368 
WWUS74 KEPZ 132117
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ414>416-140300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. 

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight 
  MDT Sunday night. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this 
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected later
  Sunday morning and through the afternoon, especially on the
  eastern slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing
  dust could reduce visibilities at times. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-140300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Gila Region. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards
  Hillsboro and Kingston. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing
  dust could reduce visibilities at times. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-140300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
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
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Sunday, west winds 30
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern El Paso, Hudspeth and southeastern Otero 
  counties.

* WHEN...For the first advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
  the Wind Advisory Sunday, from 6 AM to 8 PM MDT.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on the
  eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains. In addition to the
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3
  miles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>412-TXZ418-140300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The lowlands of southwest New Mexico and far western El
  Paso county.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected around
  eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing
  dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
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775 
WWUS74 KEPZ 140329
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

NMZ414>416-141300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
MDT SUNDAY NIGHT...


* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected over high
  exposed rides and over eastern slopes. In addition to the wind,
  patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles.


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.

&&

$$

NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-141300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
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
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern El Paso, Hudspeth and southeastern Otero 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM, all day long, until 8 PM MDT in the evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through
  passes and over eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the 
  wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 
  miles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ402-408-141300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.210314T1200Z-210315T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, and Winston
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
MDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Gila Region.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the 
  peaks of the Blacks Range on down the eastern slopes towards 
  Hillsboro and Kingston. In addition to the wind, patchy 
  blowing dust could reduce visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>407-409>412-TXZ418-141300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, 
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The lowlands of southwest New Mexico and far western 
  El Paso county.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected around 
  eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy 
  blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Wind Advisories in Texas, 2021Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021

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.