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Wind Advisory 9, NWS El Paso, TX
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
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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.
- 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
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. && $$ 26
5 follow-up statements
143 WWUS74 KEPZ 130426 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 926 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 NMZ413-417-TXZ419>424-131400- /O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.210313T1800Z-210314T0300Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs 926 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Hudspeth and El Paso county in Far West Texas and portions of Otero and eastern Dona Ana county in South Central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just downwind of the higher terrain, including eastern slopes of the Franklin and Organ mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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. && $$ NMZ401-403>407-409>412-TXZ418-140300- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County- Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin- Western El Paso County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley 217 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The lowlands of southwest New Mexico and far western El Paso county. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected around eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 26
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. && $$ NMZ401-403>407-409>412-TXZ418-141300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0010.210314T1200Z-210315T0200Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County- Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin- Western El Paso County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley 829 PM MST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The lowlands of southwest New Mexico and far western El Paso county. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected around eastern mountain slopes. In addition to the wind, patchy blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1 to 3 miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BIRD
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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.