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High Wind Warning 5, NWS El Paso, TX

March 1, 2023Otero County, New Mexico

NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 1, 2023, 3:23 AM MST for Otero County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 2, 2023, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 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
Mar 1, 2023, 3:23 AM MST (10:23 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2023, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 2, 2023, 12:15 PM MST
In force
12 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 10:27 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 00:00Z, 10.4 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Santa Teresa, NM at 00:00Z on 2023-03-01Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2023-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 84 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
5560 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
90 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
185 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

981 
WWUS74 KEPZ 011023
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ402-403-406-408-012300-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.A.0007.230302T0600Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.230301T1500Z-230303T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-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, 
Cloverdale, Hillsboro, and Winston
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Southern Gila 
  Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Uplands of the Bootheel and Eastern 
  Black Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-012300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0007.230302T0600Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.230302T0700Z-230303T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.230301T1500Z-230302T0700Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
MST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 
  PM MST Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to midnight MST tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

TXZ418-419-423-424-012300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0014.230302T0700Z-230303T0300Z/
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western El Paso County, Eastern/Central El Paso 
  County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth 
  Counties and Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TXZ420>422-012300-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.230301T1500Z-230303T0300Z/
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Salt 
  Basin and Southern Hudspeth Highlands.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust will cause reductions in visibility, drivers should
  take extra precautions while on the roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ401-404-405-012300-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.230301T1500Z-230302T0700Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, 
and Hachita
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight MST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ407-409>414-417-012300-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.230301T1500Z-230303T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-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-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, 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, and Crow Flats
323 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust will cause reductions in visibility, drivers should
  take extra precautions while on the roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Dennhardt
3 follow-up statements
732 
WWUS74 KEPZ 012153
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
253 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ415-416-020700-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.230302T0700Z-230303T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230302T0700Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
253 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 PM
  MST Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MST 
  tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

TXZ418-419-423-424-020700-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0014.230302T0700Z-230303T0300Z/
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
253 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM
MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of El Paso and Hudspeth counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ401-404-405-020700-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230302T0700Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, 
and Hachita
253 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-406>414-417-TXZ420>422-020700-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-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-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
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, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
253 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ZA
450 
WWUS74 KEPZ 020745
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1245 AM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

NMZ415-416-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
1245 AM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-406>414-417-TXZ420>422-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-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-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
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, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
1245 AM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TXZ418-419-423-424-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
1245 AM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of El Paso and Hudspeth counties in far west
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Dennhardt
729 
WWUS74 KEPZ 021915
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1215 PM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

NMZ415-416-030300-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.230302T1915Z-230303T0300Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, 
Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
1215 PM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-406>414-417-TXZ420>422-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-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-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
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, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, 
Dell City, Salt Flat, and Sierra Blanca
1215 PM MST Thu Mar 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TXZ418-419-423-424-030300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230303T0300Z/
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
1215 PM MST Thu Mar 2 2023


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

* WHERE...Portions of El Paso and Hudspeth counties in far west 
  Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hefner

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 Mar 1, 2:54 AM MST, 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 1, 2:54 AM MST, 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
254 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...New SYNOPSIS, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, FIRE WEATHER...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 225 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

Windy conditions through Thursday as a Pacific storm system sweeps
across the Southern Rockies. A strong cold front will arrive
Thursday morning, bringing much cooler temperatures and scattered
snow showers. Lowland snow accumulations will be possible even
along the Rio Grande valley. Dry and warmer weather returns this
weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 225 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

Low-end windy conditions today ahead of our next Pacific storm
system currently centered along the coast of California. Flow will
increase aloft as the jet streak moves ashore this afternoon,
inducing a 998mb lee side surface low over NE New Mexico. Winds
will begin increasing around the noon time hour today as we begin
mixing into 30-35 knot flow aloft. Models have been focusing the
strongest winds across SW New Mexico this afternoon with a few
gusts to 45 mph in a few places. Thus, Wind Advisories are out for
most zones with the exception of El Paso.

Good confidence in some blowing dust as well along the
International Border. Hazy conditions due to dust will affect the
I-10 corridor east of Deming (including El Paso/Las Cruces) and
much of US-54. While not as serious as our wind event last Sunday,
a few spots will see patchy dust reduce visibility.

Storm system will begin progressing eastward tonight, with
scattered snow showers reaching the AZ/NM state line and
beginning over the Gila Wilderness from midnight onward.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 225 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

Pacific storm system will cross the region Thursday morning, with
latest models indicating a slightly more southerly track than
previous forecasts. This won't change too much for us expect
perhaps decrease forecast wind speeds a bit. A strong cold front
will move west-to-east across the area early Thursday morning,
likely passing all zones by sunrise. Precipitation chances will be
most favorable directly along this boundary and rapidly cooling
surface temperatures should allow for rain to changeover to snow
along the desert floor. Lowland snow amounts currently look to be
under an inch for most locations, with the best chance of over an
inch west of the Continental Divide (Lordsburg primarily). Snow
flurries for El Paso/Las Cruces may result in slick roadways
during the Thursday morning commute. The highest accumulations
will focus over the Gila Wilderness and Black Range, with 6 to 10
inches likely.

Well below normal temperatures are expected behind the cold front
on Thursday. We may struggle to reach 50 degrees in El Paso,
which is well below normal for early March. This is a 20-25
degree difference from today's forecast highs.

Timing of the trough passage early Thursday morning will help
keep the stronger winds aloft and prevent the need for more
Warnings most locations. The exception being the Sacramento
Mountains and east slopes of area mountains where gusts to 60 mph
are still possible. Storm system exits Thursday afternoon, with
gusty conditions lingering across far west Texas.

At long last, a period of quieter weather returns Friday through
the weekend as the polar jet shifts back to the north and dry
weather prevails across New Mexico and west Texas through at least
midweek next week. Temperatures will recover back to seasonal
normals by Saturday, warming further to start our next work week.
We do look to maintain steady WSW breezes each afternoon, very
typical of this time of year.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1039 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

Mostly VFR conditions are expected through the period. MVFR to IFR
conditions possible tomorrow afternoon due to BLDU/HZ, mainly in
the lowlands. Winds have mostly settled down, but some gusts are
persisting over KELP. These conditions at KELP should finally
settle in the next few hours. Windy conditions return after
16Z, and through the afternoon. Winds will be from the west and
southwest between 15-30 kts with gusts up to 45 kts in the
lowlands. Stronger winds are expected over area mountains. An AWW
most likely will be issued before the next TAF issuance for KELP
as winds appear to be above criteria after 18Z.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 225 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

Critical fire danger this afternoon especially east of the Rio
Grande valley where very dry air (RH 10-15%) will combine with
strong southwest flow (25-35 mph). Cold front arriving Thursday
morning, bringing widespread wetting precipitation and additional
snows to local mountains. RH greatly improving on Thursday with
continued windy conditions.

Dry and warmer weather returns this weekend with west winds each
afternoon leading to Very Good smoke ventilation.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso                  72  35  49  31 /   0  30  60   0
Sierra Blanca            67  30  44  27 /  10  20  70   0
Las Cruces               69  31  47  27 /   0  40  40   0
Alamogordo               66  30  49  24 /   0  20  50   0
Cloudcroft               42  15  26  17 /   0  40  80  10
Truth or Consequences    62  31  48  28 /   0  40  30   0
Silver City              54  21  36  22 /  10  90  60   0
Deming                   66  27  45  25 /   0  70  40   0
Lordsburg                63  24  44  23 /  10  80  50   0
West El Paso Metro       69  32  47  31 /   0  30  70   0
Dell City                70  32  49  25 /   0  10  40   0
Fort Hancock             73  32  50  29 /   0  20  60   0
Loma Linda               64  28  42  25 /   0  30  60   0
Fabens                   73  32  49  30 /   0  30  70   0
Santa Teresa             68  30  44  28 /   0  30  50   0
White Sands HQ           68  34  48  30 /   0  30  50   0
Jornada Range            65  30  48  24 /   0  30  40   0
Hatch                    65  30  50  23 /   0  50  30   0
Columbus                 66  29  45  28 /   0  70  40   0
Orogrande                68  32  49  25 /   0  20  50   0
Mayhill                  55  24  38  25 /   0  30  50   0
Mescalero                53  21  38  20 /   0  40  80  10
Timberon                 53  17  36  18 /   0  30  70   0
Winston                  53  19  39  23 /   0  80  40   0
Hillsboro                59  24  45  23 /   0  70  40   0
Spaceport                62  30  49  23 /   0  40  30   0
Lake Roberts             52  16  37  16 /  10  90  80   0
Hurley                   60  21  40  21 /  10  80  40   0
Cliff                    60  17  46  15 /  10  90  60   0
Mule Creek               52  19  39  20 /  20  90  50   0
Faywood                  58  23  41  23 /   0  80  50   0
Animas                   63  24  46  22 /   0  80  50   0
Hachita                  63  24  44  23 /   0  80  40   0
Antelope Wells           63  24  46  23 /   0  80  40   0
Cloverdale               56  22  40  25 /   0  80  50   0

&&

.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Wind Advisory from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Thursday for
     TXZ420>422.

     Red Flag Warning from noon today to 7 PM MST this evening for
     TXZ055-056.

     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Thursday for
     TXZ418-419-423-424.

NM...Wind Advisory from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Thursday for
     NMZ402-403-406>414-417.

     Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to noon MST Thursday
     for NMZ402.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to noon MST
     Thursday for NMZ401-403>406-408-414-415.

     Red Flag Warning from noon today to 7 PM MST this evening for
     NMZ112.

     High Wind Warning from midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Thursday for
     NMZ415-416.

     Wind Advisory from 8 AM this morning to midnight MST tonight for
     NMZ401-404-405-415-416.

&&

SHORT TERM...30-Dennhardt
LONG TERM....30-Dennhardt
AVIATION...29-Crespo-Jones
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 6:22 AM MST, 21 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
622 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

NMZ401-403>414-416-417-TXZ418>424-011330-
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
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-
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-
622 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Windy conditions Wednesday and Thursday will make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing
dust will result in reductions to visibility during the
afternoon. A mix of light rain and snow showers may cause
roadways to become slick Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NMZ402-415-011330-
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
622 AM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Windy conditions Wednesday and Thursday will make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will be
strong enough to blow down trees and cause temporary power
outages. Snow accumulations will be likely across the Gila
Wilderness Thursday morning, with 4 to 8 inches of new snow
causing travel restrictions along mountain highways.

.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 1, 4:03 AM MSTWinter Storm WarningEPZ32 hr
Mar 1, 4:03 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEPZGrant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra32 hr

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High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.