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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind chill warning at Feb 14, 2021, 1:05 PM MST for Otero County, New Mexico. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2021, 1:05 PM MST (20:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS El Paso, TX
County Otero County, NM
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:07 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 122 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
- 1025 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -70 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -11 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
111 WWUS44 KEPZ 142005 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 105 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...A Winter Storm System is bringing heavy snow to far west Texas and southern New Mexico... .A winter storm system is moving through southern New Mexico and far west Texas early this afternoon. This system is bringing gusty winds and significant snowfall accumulations. Heavy snow is likely across mountain areas, while moderate snow is likely across much of the lowlands from the Rio Grande Valley east. The remainder of the lowlands west of the Rio Grande Valley could see light snow amounts. Blustery winds will continue into early Monday morning, causing blowing and drifting snow, and as temperatures fall this evening, dangerous cold wind chill temperatures. NMZ414>416-150600- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WC.W.0001.210214T2005Z-210215T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ 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, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 105 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with storm totals of 8 to 12 inches. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TXZ418-419-150600- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WC.Y.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Socorro and Fort Bliss 105 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with storm totals of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NMZ413-417-TXZ420>424-150600- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WC.Y.0001.210214T2005Z-210215T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- 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, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 105 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches, with storm totals of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NMZ402-403-408>412-150600- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Mimbres, Hurley, Hillsboro, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, and Alamogordo 105 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with storm totals of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NMZ401-404>407-150600- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley- Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel- Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Including the cities of Cliff, Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, and Deming 105 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch with storm totals of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Hefner
2 follow-up statements
995 WWUS44 KEPZ 150552 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 1052 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 NMZ414>416-151400- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, and Sacramento 1052 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED AS SNOW HAS ENDED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until noon MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ TXZ418-419-151400- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1600Z/ Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Socorro and Fort Bliss 1052 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED AS SNOW HAS ENDED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NMZ413-417-TXZ420>424-151400- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 1052 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED AS SNOW HAS ENDED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until noon MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NMZ402-403-408>412-150700- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin- 1052 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended, but very cold wind chills remain through Monday morning. $$ NMZ401-404>407-150700- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley- Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel- Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- 1052 PM MST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended, but very cold wind chills remain through Monday morning. $$
276 WWUS44 KEPZ 151134 WSWEPZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 434 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 NMZ414>416-151600- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1600Z/ 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, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, and Sacramento 434 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NMZ413-417-TXZ420>424-151600- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1600Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 434 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ TXZ418-419-151600- /O.CON.KEPZ.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1600Z/ Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Socorro and Fort Bliss 434 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 7:42 PM MST | Special Weather Statement | EPZ | Hidalgo | 48 min |
| Feb 13, 9:35 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Luna, Sierra | 11 hr |
| Feb 14, 8:58 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | EPZ | Grant, Hidalgo, Luna | 14 hr |
| Feb 14, 1:05 PM MST | Wind Chill Advisory | EPZ | Otero | 20 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.