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Wind Advisory 13, NWS El Paso, TX

March 28, 20225 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Texas

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 28, 2022, 4:28 PM MDT for 5 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 29, 2022, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2022, 4:28 PM MDT (22:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2022, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2022, 2:01 AM MDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX

Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Luna County, NM, Sierra County, NM, El Paso County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 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, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 94 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 2022-03-28Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Santa Teresa, NM at 12:00Z on 2022-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 34 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
4441 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

308 
WWUS74 KEPZ 282228
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
428 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

NMZ414-417-TXZ420>422-290630-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.220329T1800Z-220330T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
428 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...For the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, the
  Otero Mesa, and most of Hudspeth County.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions, especially along north/south roads and highways. 
  Damage to structure is possible with the strong winds.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-290630-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.220329T1200Z-220330T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
428 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE... For the higher elevations and east slopes of the
  Sacramento Mountains..

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions, especially along north/south roads and highways.
  Damage to structure is possible with the strong winds.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ423-424-290630-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
428 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE... For parts of El Paso and the Hudpseth county.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in the
  afternoon hours. Strong winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions, especially along north/south roads and highways.
  Areas of blowing dust are possible, which will cause reductions
  in visibility for motorists. Damage to structures is possible 
  with the strong winds. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ409>413-TXZ418-419-290630-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of 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, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
428 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...For the Dona Ana, parts of the Sierra, Otero and El
  Paso counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will create hazardous driving
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicle. Loose outdoor
  objects will be blown around and blowing dust may also become an
  issue which can reduce visibilities

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Texeira
4 follow-up statements
486 
WWUS74 KEPZ 290448
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
1048 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

NMZ414>417-TXZ420>424-291400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-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 Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, 
Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
1048 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...For the Sacramento Mountains, the Otero Mesa, for parts
  of El Paso County and all Hudspeth County.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will lead to hazardous 
  travel conditions, especially along north/south roads and 
  highways. Damage to structure is possible with the strong 
  winds.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ409>413-TXZ418-419-291400-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of 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, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
1048 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...For the Dona Ana, parts of the Sierra, Otero and El 
  Paso counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicle. Loose outdoor 
  objects will be blown around and blowing dust may also become 
  an issue which can reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
399 
WWUS74 KEPZ 291214
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

TXZ419-300300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1800Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 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...For the El Paso metro area from downtown and eastward,
  especially areas just east of the Franklin Mountains in
  Northeast El Paso. 

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. Winds
  will peak by mid afternoon. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more
  difficult to control. Small loose objects may be blown around.
  Minor damage to weak and degraded structures is possible.
  Blowing dust will reduce visibilities down to less than a mile 
  making for hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in during strong winds and
blowing dust, especially near loose objects and around trees and 
branches. If possible, remain in your home during the windstorm, 
and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ420>424-300300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
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 Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 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...For all of Hudspeth County and far eastern portions of 
  El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more
  difficult to control. Small loose objects may be blown around.
  Minor damage to weak and degraded structures is possible.
  Blowing dust will reduce visibilities down to less than a mile
  making for hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in during strong winds and
blowing dust, especially near loose objects and around trees and 
branches. If possible, remain in your home during the windstorm, 
and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ414>417-300300-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, 
and Crow Flats
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...For the Sacramento Mountains, the Otero Mesa, for 
  parts of El Paso County and all Hudspeth County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will lead to hazardous 
  travel conditions, especially along north/south roads and 
  highways. Damage to structure is possible with the strong 
  winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in during strong winds and
blowing dust, especially near loose objects and around trees and 
branches. If possible, remain in your home during the windstorm, 
and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ411-TXZ418-300300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 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...For southern portions of Dona Ana County and northwest
  El Paso county down to the downtown area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more
  difficult to control. Small loose objects may be blown around.
  Minor damage to weak and degraded structures is possible.
  Blowing dust will reduce visibilities down to less than a mile
  making for hazardous driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ407-300300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Including the cities of Deming and Columbus
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 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 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...For all of Luna County, especially along the interstate
  10 corridor.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more
  difficult to control. Small loose objects may be blown around.
  Minor damage to weak and degraded structures is possible.
  Blowing dust will reduce visibilities down to less than a mile
  making for hazardous driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402>406-408-300300-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
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-
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, and Winston
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...For areas within the Gila Region and Bootheel, including
  Hidalgo County, Grant County and western portions of Sierra 
  County.
  

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicle. Loose outdoor 
  objects will be blown around and blowing dust may also become 
  an issue which can reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ409-410-412-413-300300-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.220329T1600Z-220330T0300Z/
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, 
Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Alamogordo, Tularosa, 
White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
and White Sands Range Headquarters
614 AM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...For the Dona Ana, parts of the Sierra, Otero and El 
  Paso counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicle. Loose outdoor 
  objects will be blown around and blowing dust may also become 
  an issue which can reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
858 
WWUS74 KEPZ 300258
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

TXZ420>424-300400-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
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 Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, 
Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished below high wind warning criteria with little
remaining blowing dust. As a result, both products will expire.

$$

NMZ414-417-300400-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
and Crow Flats
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished below high wind warning criteria. As such,
the warning will expire.

$$

TXZ419-301200-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...For the El Paso metro area from downtown and eastward, 
  especially areas just east of the Franklin Mountains in 
  Northeast El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions with strong cross winds making vehicles more
  difficult to control. Small loose objects may be blown around.
  Minor damage to weak and degraded structures is 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-TXZ418-300400-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.DU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Las Cruces, Vado, 
Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, and Upper Valley
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished and will continue to diminish below wind 
advisory criteria with little remaining blowing dust. As a result,
both products will expire.

$$

NMZ402>406-408>410-412-300400-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220330T0300Z/
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
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished and will continue to diminish below wind 
advisory criteria. As such, the advisory will expire.

$$

NMZ415-416-301200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...For the Sacramento Mountains and east slopes.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions, especially along north/south roads and highways.
  Damage to weak structures is possible with the strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in during strong winds and
blowing dust, especially near loose objects and around trees and
branches. If possible, remain in your home during the windstorm,
and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ413-301200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
and White Sands Range Headquarters
858 PM MDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mainly for areas along, east, and adjacent to the  
  Organ Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will create hazardous driving
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicle. Loose outdoor
  objects will be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
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WWUS74 KEPZ 300801
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM
201 AM MDT Wed Mar 30 2022

NMZ415-416-TXZ419-300915-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
and Fort Bliss
201 AM MDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have gone below the warning criteria. Therefore, we are
cancelling this warning. 

$$

NMZ413-300915-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/
Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Orogrande, 
and White Sands Range Headquarters
201 AM MDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have gone below the advisory criteria. Therefore, we are 
cancelling this advisory. 

$$

Crespo

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 28, 3:51 PM MDT, 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 3:51 PM MDT, 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
351 PM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
An upper level storm system approaches the forecast area tonight,
bringing a chance for rain for areas west of the Continental
Divide. This system will bring strong gusty winds, blowing dust,
cooler temperatures, and lowland rain and mountain snow showers
on Tuesday. Snow showers will be possible above 7000 feet, and
accumulations should be less than 3 inches. On Wednesday, there
will still be some lingering showers and breezy winds across the
area. By Thursday and through the the weekend we will have a
warming trend with seasonal average temperatures starting on
Friday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
.SHORT TERM...Tonight and Tuesday...
Currently, upper level moisture is moving in producing partly
sunny skies across the Borderland. The temperatures are in mid to
upper 70s and lower 80s with the winds light to low end breezy and
from the southwest. This due to a trough of low pressure located
across the southwest. The center of the low is now about to move
onshore along the Californian coast that is brining up moisture
into our area from the Pacific Ocean. For tonight, expect partly
to mostly cloudy skies as the center of this low makes its way
across Southern California. As this system get close to our area,
a chance for rain showers is forecast for areas west of the Rio
Grande. As of now, any snow that falls will be below a .25 inches
of snow as much of the precipitation will be in the form of rain
showers. The snow levels will start of at 9000ft before midnight
then lower to 8000ft after midnight. The low temperatures on
Tuesday morning will be well above the normal with increasing
cloudy skies coupled with the flow from the southwest.

For tomorrow, a Pacific cold front will move in from the west as the
upper level trough eventually make its way across the our area. With
this approaching cold front, the pressure gradient will tighten,
which will cause the surface winds to increase mainly in the
afternoon hours. Currently, there is a high wind warning for
easter Otero and Hudspeth counties and a Wind Advisory for easter
Sierra and Dona Ana counties from 12 p.m to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Locally stronger winds will be felt by mid afternoon across the
east-facing mountain slopes. In addition to the high wind event,
areas of blowing dust are possible across Luna, Dona Ana, El Paso,
Hudspeth and southern parts of Otero counties. These areas will
see less precipitation; thus, the dust will be more loose and will
be more vulnerable to be lifted and be blown across the
aforementioned areas due to strong winds. Showers will continues
to areas mainly north and west of the EL Paso counties through
Tuesday afternoon. There is also, a chance a few embedded
thunderstorms due to some instability in the atmosphere. With the
axis of the trough extending trough the middle of CWA, active
weather will likely continue into the evening hours on Tuesday.
The high temperatures will be below average except for parts of
the Hudspeth county courtesy of the passage of this frontal
system. Lastly, expect anywhere from 0.0 to 0.4 inches of total
QPF and 0.0 to 3.0 inches of total snow by the time system exits
our area. There may be higher amounts of snow across the far
northwestern Gila Region when all is said and done.

&&

.LONG TERM...Tuesday night through Sunday...
Long term forecast starts on Tuesday night as the trough axis of
the upper level storm system passes through the Borderland,
exiting into the southern Plains on Wednesday morning. Extended
CAMs show light rain showers lingering into the evening, but
dissipating slowly after midnight Tuesday. There may be a
lingering snow shower in the Sacs, but accumulations during this
time will be very light. Wind will be on the decrease, but will
remain gusty along east-facing slopes, especially for areas
(roughly) south of a Lordsburg to Dell City line.

Wednesday will be cooler, breezy, with another chance of light
precipitation in our northern mountain zones. This is thanks to a
shortwave rounding the backside of the broad trough that will have
set up across CONUS. Winds will be lighter than Thursday, but
still in the 20-30 mph range due to a backdoor cool front racing
toward the southern Plains that will tighten the surface pressure
gradient. There will be a quick window for precip for the Gila
Region and the Sacs, but dry air will quickly advect in as this
system moves east.

On Thursday, we start to see some warming due to southwesterly
surface flow. However, another shortwave drops into the southwest.
This time, it won't drop as far as the previous two events. It
will bring some cloudcover and light breezes in the afternoon.

Friday through Sunday, we'll be in quasi zonal flow and an
overall benign weather pattern. On Friday, highs will finally
reach around normal for this time of the year. Expect temperatures
to warm a few degrees each day. A cold front tries to approach
the Sacs Saturday morning, but doesn't quite make it into the
region.

&&

.AVIATION...18Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions are expected across all of the TAF sites through
the period with CIG SCT080-OVC250. The winds will increase this
afternoon across all terminals. The winds will be from the
southwest between 10 and 20kts with gust up to 27kts. By 12z
Tuesday the winds could increase further to between 20 and 30kts
with gust up to 37kts. Also there will be a slight chance for
showers and an isolated thunderstorm or two between 06 and 18Z
Tuesday. However, I did not mention any of this in the TAFs as
confidence in this at this time is very low. There will be no
reduction in the VIS across the runways.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Moisture and cooler temperatures will be present on Tuesday as a
trough moves across our area, increasing minRH Tuesday afternoon
to above 20 percent. Winds will be on the high side especially
during the afternoon hours. The exception will be Hudspeth county
where minRH will be a bit lower, creating near critical fire
weather conditions. As of now, the min RH for Hudspeth county is
slightly above 15% except along its southern edge where it 15% or
slightly less. Due to marginal conditions, no fire watch went
into effect. For Wednesday, moisture will decrease slightly across
much of the borderland while staying above Red Flag criteria. The
winds will be breezy with the temperatures on the cool side.
There might be a slight chance for showers across the Sacramento
Mtns as the trough continues to move eastward. For the rest of the
period, the temperatures will warm a couple of degrees each day,
with decreasing moisture and breezy winds.

The min RHs on Tuesday will between 40 and 50% in the mountains and
between 15 and 30% in the lowlands. The min RH's on Wednesday will
be between 35 and 50% in the mountains and between 20 and 25% in the
lowlands.  The ventilation rates will be excellent on both days.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso                 57  71  47  70 /  10  10   0   0
Sierra Blanca           54  73  40  64 /   0   0   0   0
Las Cruces              52  65  42  70 /  20  20  10   0
Alamogordo              54  70  37  68 /  20  30  10  10
Cloudcroft              36  43  24  44 /  30  40  30  20
Truth or Consequences   52  60  42  69 /  30  30  10  10
Silver City             42  52  35  58 /  80  80  40   0
Deming                  48  64  39  67 /  50  60  20   0
Lordsburg               45  60  35  65 /  80  90  30   0
West El Paso Metro      58  70  45  70 /  10  10  10   0
Dell City               51  74  38  70 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Hancock            55  78  42  72 /   0   0   0   0
Loma Linda              52  65  39  63 /   0   0   0   0
Fabens                  54  75  42  71 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Teresa            53  68  40  68 /  20  20  10   0
White Sands HQ          56  68  43  70 /  20  20  10   0
Jornada Range           51  65  38  69 /  20  20  10   0
Hatch                   51  66  39  70 /  30  30  10   0
Columbus                51  66  40  68 /  40  40  20   0
Orogrande               54  68  39  69 /  20  20  10   0
Mayhill                 43  57  32  58 /  30  30  30  20
Mescalero               41  55  29  55 /  40  40  30  30
Timberon                39  54  27  54 /  30  30  20  20
Winston                 33  60  27  67 /  50  50  20  10
Hillsboro               47  60  37  67 /  40  50  10   0
Spaceport               49  65  37  69 /  20  20  10   0
Lake Roberts            37  52  30  59 /  70  80  40  10
Hurley                  42  56  34  61 /  70  80  40   0
Cliff                   36  61  27  67 /  80  90  30   0
Mule Creek              41  52  35  60 /  80  90  40   0
Faywood                 44  57  36  62 /  60  70  30   0
Animas                  46  63  36  68 /  70  80  40   0
Hachita                 46  63  35  67 /  60  70  30   0
Antelope Wells          49  62  37  67 /  50  60  40   0
Cloverdale              45  55  36  62 /  70  80  40   0

&&

.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...High Wind Warning from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for NMZ414>417.

     Wind Advisory from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for NMZ409>413.

TX...High Wind Warning from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for TXZ420>424.

     Wind Advisory from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for TXZ418-419.

&&

36/33
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 28, 6:09 AM MDT, 10 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
609 AM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-291215-
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-
609 AM MDT Mon Mar 28 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Breezy southwest winds 15 to 20 mph will develop this afternoon
and overnight. Outdoor objects should be secured. Patchy blowing
dust may reduce visibility across portions of Luna and Hidalgo
Counties this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Windy conditions return on Tuesday as a Pacific low crosses the
Southern Rockies. West winds of 30 to 40 mph will blow around
outdoor objects and make driving difficult for high profile
vehicles. Gusts up to 65 mph will be possible east of the Rio
Grande. Areas of blowing dust is possible for portions of far
west Texas, reducing visibility Tuesday afternoon. Scattered rain
showers Tuesday evening may interrupt commutes and make roadways
slick over mountainous terrain. Breezy winds will stick around on
Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Dennhardt

The office that day

Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 3:34 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchEPZOtero13 hr
Mar 28, 4:28 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningEPZOtero34 hr

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