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Wind Advisory 21, NWS El Paso, TX

October 22, 2022El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 6 counties in New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this wind advisory at Oct 22, 2022, 5:42 AM MDT for El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas; 6 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 22, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2022, 5:42 AM MDT (11:42 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 22, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
Expired
Oct 23, 2022, 6:00 PM MDT
In force
27 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 11:47 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 00:00Z, 11.7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-10-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 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
2441 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

372 
WWUS74 KEPZ 221142
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
542 AM MDT Sat Oct 22 2022

NMZ402-222200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.221022T2100Z-221023T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.221023T0800Z-221024T0000Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
and Fort Bayard
542 AM MDT Sat Oct 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM MDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Black Range.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 2 AM 
  MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through 
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds expected this afternoon and
  evening, but the strongest winds are expected on Sunday morning.
  Winds slowly subside on Sunday evening.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-222200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.221022T2100Z-221023T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.221023T1200Z-221024T0300Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
542 AM MDT Sat Oct 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and East Slopes 
  Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM 
  MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds expected this afternoon and
  evening, but the strongest winds are expected on Sunday. Winds
  slowly subside on Sunday night.

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.

&&

$$

Crespo
2 follow-up statements
910 
WWUS74 KEPZ 222154
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
354 PM MDT Sat Oct 22 2022

NMZ402-231500-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.221023T0800Z-221024T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.221023T0600Z-221024T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221023T0600Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
and Fort Bayard
354 PM MDT Sat Oct 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 
  PM MDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds expected this afternoon and
  evening, but the strongest winds are expected on Sunday morning.
  Winds slowly subside on Sunday evening.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-231500-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.221023T1200Z-221024T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.221023T1200Z-221024T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221023T1200Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
354 PM MDT Sat Oct 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and East Slopes 
  Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds expected this afternoon and
  evening, but the strongest winds are expected on Sunday. Winds
  slowly subside on Sunday night.
.

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.

&&

$$
418 
WWUS74 KEPZ 231208
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
608 AM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022

NMZ415-416-240300-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221023T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221024T0300Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
608 AM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and East Slopes 
  Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected this 
  afternoon. Winds slowly subside during the overnight hours.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402-240000-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-221024T0000Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
and Fort Bayard
608 AM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 
  PM MDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on Sunday
  morning. Winds slowly subside on Sunday evening.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ403>414-417-TXZ418>422-240000-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0021.221023T1208Z-221024T0000Z/
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-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of 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, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, 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, 
and Sierra Blanca
608 AM MDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and 
  southwest Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are already happening in the
  eastern slopes of area mountains, and over mountain ridges and
  passes. Winds will continue to strengthen during the morning.
  Peak winds are expected this afternoon. Patchy blowing dust may
  be possible near dust prone areas and near the International
  Border. Winds slowly subside this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Crespo

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 22, 5:42 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchEPZOtero10 hr
Oct 22, 3:54 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningEPZOtero29 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.