Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 4, NWS El Paso, TX
NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 11, 2022, 2:39 PM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 12, 2022, 8:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 22 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
- Apr 11, 2022, 2:39 PM MDT (20:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 12, 2022, 8:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2022, 6:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 22 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 20:42 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, 8.7 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
- 1918 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 122 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
908 WWUS74 KEPZ 112039 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 239 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 NMZ414>416-120315- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0003.220412T1500Z-220413T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-220412T1400Z/ 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 239 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT... For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM MDT Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions expected throughout the night, but the highest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. 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. && $$ NMZ402>410-412-120315- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-220412T0200Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands National Park 239 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Southwest and South Central New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East Slope areas will continue to see gusty winds overnight. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday afternoon. Areas of blowing dust are likely with significant reductions in visibility possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ411-413-417-TXZ418>421-423-120315- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ 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- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- 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, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 239 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central New Mexico and Far West Texas including Las Cruces and El Paso. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East Slope areas will continue to see gusty winds overnight. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday afternoon. Areas of blowing dust are likely with significant reductions in visibility possible. 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. && $$ NMZ401-TXZ422-424-120315- /O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Sierra Blanca, and Indian Hot Springs 239 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Upper Gila Valley of New Mexico and Southern Hudspeth County in Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. Blowing dust is possible, especially for Hudspeth County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ BROWN
3 follow-up statements
748 WWUS74 KEPZ 120349 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 949 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 NMZ414>416-121400- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0600Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-220412T1400Z/ 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 949 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT... For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM MDT Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions expected throughout the night, but the highest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. 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>413-417-TXZ418>421-423-121400- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- 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-Otero Mesa- Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, 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, 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, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 949 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central New Mexico and Far West Texas including Las Cruces and El Paso. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East Slope areas will continue to see gusty winds overnight. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday afternoon. Areas of blowing dust are likely with significant reductions in visibility possible. 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-TXZ422-424-121400- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Sierra Blanca, and Indian Hot Springs 949 PM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Upper Gila Valley of New Mexico and Southern Hudspeth County in Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. Blowing dust is possible, especially for Hudspeth County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
401 WWUS74 KEPZ 121004 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 NMZ413-TXZ419-130330- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0006.220412T1700Z-220413T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T1200Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...East slopes of the Franklin and Organ mountains, including east and northeast El Paso. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions. Damage to trees and structures will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ414>416-130330- /O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-220412T1400Z/ 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 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT... For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM MDT this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions expected throughout the night, but the highest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. Damage to trees and structures will be possible. 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. && $$ NMZ407-411-417-TXZ418-420-421-423-130300- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0006.220412T1700Z-220413T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Otero Mesa- Western El Paso County- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of Far West Texas and South Central New Mexico including downtown and west El Paso, Las Cruces, and Deming. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions. Damage to trees and structures will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ402>406-408>410-412-130300- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County- Central Tularosa Basin- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, and White Sands National Park 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of South Central New Mexico including Hidalgo, Grant, Sierra, and portions of Otero county. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The strongest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds and the potential for areas of blowing dust will create hazardous driving conditions. Damage to trees and structures will be possible. 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. && $$ TXZ422-424-130300- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0006.220412T1700Z-220413T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Sierra Blanca and Indian Hot Springs 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern portions of Hudspeth county in Far West Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The strongest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. Blowing dust will cause difficult driving conditions due to lowered visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ401-130300- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.220412T1400Z-220413T0300Z/ Upper Gila River Valley- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, and Mule Creek 404 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Upper Gila Valley of New Mexico. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Tuesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
828 WWUS74 KEPZ 130149 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 749 PM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 NMZ402>412-417-TXZ418-420-421-423-130300- /O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220413T0300Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County- Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo 749 PM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased this evening across the region, but west to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph will be possible through the evening hours. $$ NMZ401-TXZ422-424-130300- /O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-220413T0300Z/ Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Hudspeth Highlands- Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, Mule Creek, Sierra Blanca, and Indian Hot Springs 749 PM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased across the area, however, west to southwest winds will continue to blow at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph through the remainder of the evening. $$ NMZ414>416-131200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220413T1200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento 749 PM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT... West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...Through 6 AM MDT Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ413-TXZ419-131200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220413T1200Z/ Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 749 PM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East slopes of the Franklin and Organ mountains, including east and northeast El Paso. * WHEN...Through 6 AM MDT Wednesday. 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. && $$ 26
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS El Paso, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 11, 11:26 AM MDT, 3 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 11:26 AM MDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
1126 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022
.AVIATION...18Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions today (except DMN where MVFR and IFR are likely
from BLDU) with SKC-FEW150/250. Winds will continue to be a
concern today as winds top out 20-25 knots with gusts to 35 knots
possible (direction mainly 210-240). Winds will relax some after
dark through morning except at ELP where elevated winds will
continue. DMN will likely see BLDU, but it is less likely at other
sites though possible. Just beyond the forecast window, strong
winds are expected tomorrow with widespread blowing dust.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION...402 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022...
.SYNOPSIS...
We will see another windy and warm day today, with some patchy
areas of blowing dust. We will see even stronger winds and even
more blowing dust on Tuesday. For Wednesday we will be breezy but
noticeably cooler with high temperatures running a few degrees
below average. On Thursday and Friday will see a warming trend
with breezy afternoon winds. Our breezy, warm ways will continue
for next weekend, with high temperatures running 5 to 8 degrees
above average for this time of year.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
.SHORT TERM...Today and Tonight...
Currently, the infrared satellite imagery shows mostly clear skies
across the borderland with just a few high clouds across parts of
the Dona Ana and Otero counties. For today, an upper level broad
trough will be across much of the country. This overhead trough
will be cause a surface lee trough to develop across the Rockies and
the Plains. The center of this lee trough will be located across
eastern Colorado. The pressure gradient will not be as tight as it
was on Sunday; however, the winds near the surface look to be
similar to that of Sunday. The strongest set of winds will be across
the high elevations. With that being said, a wind advisor was issued
for much of the CWA except for El Paso, Hudspeth, southern Dona Ana
and Otero counties. This advisory begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 8
p.m. In additions to the windy conditions, dust could become an
issue especially for the lowlands areas; thus, patchy blowing dust
was mentioned in the forecast. The skies should be mostly sunny and
with a breezy west to west southwesterly flow, the high temperatures
this afternoon will be somewhat of a carbon copy of yesterday's high
temperatures.
For tonight, breezy conditions could continue especially across the
northern half of the CWA with a fairly tighten pressure gradient
across the area. The winds at El Paso will be light to breezy at
times throughout the evening hours. Both the flow aloft and at the
surface will be from the southwest as a low pressure system moves
into the Northwest. The skies will be clear to mostly clear allowing
for good radiational cooling to take place. With significant
radiational cooling, the low temperature for El Paso on Tuesday
morning will be in the upper 50s.
&&
.LONG TERM...
The long term forecast picks up on Tuesday morning as our next
strong wind event gets underway. An upper level trough will be
pushing across Utah and Colorado on Tuesday, which is too far
north to give us any precipitation chances, but it will set the
stage for some strong winds. At the surface we will see a lee side
trough develop in eastern Colorado and eastern New Mexico. Our
high temperatures will be running a little above average which
will allow for good mixing up to around 600 mb. Winds at that
level will be in the 45 to 55 mph which can be mixed down in the
form of strong wind gusts at the surface. All and all, Tuesday is
looking like a very windy day. I have issued a high wind watch (35
to 45 mph) for the Sacramento Mountains for Tuesday afternoon.
The rest of the area will likely need a wind advisory (30 to 40
mph). But I would not be surprised if more locations end up
needing to be included in the High Wind warning. Needless to say
blowing dust will also be a problem on Tuesday. The winds will
linger into the late night hours, but should finally begin to slow
by Wednesday morning.
By Wednesday afternoon the main part of the upper level trough
will be off to our northeast and we will see cooler air filter
into the region. High temperatures on Wednesday will be 8 to 10
degrees cooler than Tuesday's highs, which will put Wednesday's
highs around 5 degrees below average. We will likely still be
breezy on the back side of the upper level trough, but not really
anything note worthy for this time of year. We will see a warming
trend on Thursday and Friday as each day will see around 5 degrees
of warming so that Friday's high temperatures will be 5 to 8
degrees above average. For next weekend we will see a zonal flow
aloft which will keep us dry, with above average high temperatures
and breezy afternoon winds.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Critical fire weather concerns are imminent today as conditions
continue to be favorable for fire activities across all of the
zones. Dry air will be in place with the 20ft winds above 20 mph for
at least three hours. The temperatures will be a few degrees above
the average for most areas. Due to this, a Red Flag Warning was
issued for entire zones from 12 p.m to 9 p.m. For Tuesday, the
moisture will increase across the much of the Borderland expect
areas east of the Rio Grande and parts of the Luna and Dona Ana
counties. The moisture will be the greatest across the Gila Region
and the Sacramento Mtns. The 20ft winds will be stronger than what
they are expected to be today with the temperatures on the warm
side. A Red Flag warning was also issued for Tuesday for zones 111,
112, 055, 056 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For the rest of the week, Red
Flag conditions are not expected with low moisture values and light
to breezy winds. The temperatures will be below the normal for both
Wednesday and Thursday for most areas before getting back to above
the normal by Friday. Rain-free conditions are expected through the
period.
For today, the min RHs will be in the teens for most areas except
for the Sacramento Mtns where the min RH will between 20 and 25%.
For Tuesday the min RHs will be in the teens for the lowlands and
between 20 and 30% in the mountains. The ventilation rates will be
excellent for both days.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso 84 57 81 47 / 0 0 0 0
Sierra Blanca 80 51 79 44 / 0 0 0 0
Las Cruces 82 53 79 40 / 0 0 0 0
Alamogordo 80 50 78 37 / 0 0 0 0
Cloudcroft 55 35 54 22 / 0 0 10 10
Truth or Consequences 79 53 74 37 / 0 0 0 0
Silver City 72 45 64 31 / 0 0 0 0
Deming 80 50 77 36 / 0 0 0 0
Lordsburg 81 45 74 30 / 0 0 0 0
West El Paso Metro 84 55 81 45 / 0 0 0 0
Dell City 83 49 82 41 / 0 0 0 0
Fort Hancock 87 51 85 45 / 0 0 0 0
Loma Linda 77 50 74 40 / 0 0 0 0
Fabens 87 51 84 45 / 0 0 0 0
Santa Teresa 82 51 79 40 / 0 0 0 0
White Sands HQ 82 56 78 44 / 0 0 0 0
Jornada Range 79 51 76 37 / 0 0 0 0
Hatch 81 52 77 37 / 0 0 0 0
Columbus 82 51 78 40 / 0 0 0 0
Orogrande 82 52 79 41 / 0 0 0 0
Mayhill 69 43 67 29 / 0 0 10 0
Mescalero 67 40 64 27 / 0 0 10 10
Timberon 66 37 64 27 / 0 0 10 0
Winston 77 35 70 20 / 0 0 0 0
Hillsboro 77 49 71 32 / 0 0 0 0
Spaceport 79 50 74 35 / 0 0 0 0
Lake Roberts 72 39 64 24 / 0 0 0 0
Hurley 73 42 69 29 / 0 0 0 0
Cliff 82 38 73 20 / 0 0 0 0
Mule Creek 73 43 64 28 / 0 0 0 0
Faywood 74 44 69 32 / 0 0 0 0
Animas 81 48 76 31 / 0 0 0 0
Hachita 79 47 76 32 / 0 0 0 0
Antelope Wells 79 49 74 36 / 0 0 0 0
Cloverdale 74 45 69 33 / 0 0 0 0
&&
.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM MDT this evening for NMZ110>113.
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday for NMZ111-112.
Wind Advisory until 8 PM MDT this evening for NMZ402>410-412-
414>416.
High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for
NMZ414>416.
TX...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM MDT this evening for TXZ055-056.
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday for TXZ055-056.
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36/15/34Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 6:15 AM MDT, 8 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 615 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-121215- Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range- 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- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East 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- 615 AM MDT Mon Apr 11 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight By this afternoon we will see west southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with some higher gusts. We could also see some patchy areas of blowing dust mainly across the lowlands. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday We will see very windy and dry conditions on Tuesday. Blowing dust will be also possible on Tuesday. The winds on Tuesday may be capable of producing some property damage. For the rest of the week and into the weekend, we will see less wind, but it will still be a little breezy at times. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 3:48 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, Otero and 1 more | 39 hr |
| Apr 11, 4:43 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | EPZ | Otero | 10 hr |
| Apr 11, 4:43 AM MDT | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra | 27 hr |
| Apr 11, 2:39 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | EPZ | Grant, Hidalgo | 29 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.