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High Wind Warning 7, NWS El Paso, TX

April 2, 20236 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas

NWS El Paso, TX issued this high wind warning at Apr 2, 2023, 1:48 PM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Apr 3, 2023, 3:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 30 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 2, 2023, 1:48 PM MDT (19:48 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2023, 3:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2023, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
30 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 19:48 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, 7.8 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 12:00Z on 2023-04-02Temperature 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 2023-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -40 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
3708 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

404 
WWUS74 KEPZ 021948
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
148 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

NMZ402-408-414>416-031200-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0009.230404T0000Z-230405T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, 
Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, 
Pinon, and Sacramento
148 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Eastern Black 
  Range Foothills, West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 
  Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and East Slopes 
  Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NMZ406-031200-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0009.230404T0000Z-230405T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0000Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
148 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Uplands of the Bootheel.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ403-031200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Including the cities of Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, 
and Grant County Airport
148 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ401-404-405-407-409>413-417-TXZ418>424-031200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
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-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, 
Hachita, 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, 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, Sierra Blanca, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
148 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon,
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in
  isolated areas and instances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Rogers
3 follow-up statements
264 
WWUS74 KEPZ 030908
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
308 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

NMZ412-413-417-TXZ419>421-032200-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230404T0600Z-230405T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230404T0600Z/
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa, 
White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
308 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to
  midnight MDT tonight. For the High Wind Warning, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. 

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon, 
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in 
  isolated locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ409-032200-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Sierra County Lakes-
Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Derry, 
and Spaceport
308 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rio Grande and Jornada Valleys of Sierra County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* 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...Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon,
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in
  isolated locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-408-414>416-032200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
308 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ406-032200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0000Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
308 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Uplands of the Bootheel.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ401-404-405-407-410-411-TXZ418-422>424-032200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Western El Paso County-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, 
Hachita, Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, 
Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, 
Upper Valley, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
308 AM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon,
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in
  isolated locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BROWN
088 
WWUS74 KEPZ 032052
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

NMZ410-041300-
/O.EXA.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230404T0600Z-230405T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230404T0600Z/
Northern Dona Ana County-
Including the cities of Garfield, Hatch, and Radium Springs
252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Dona Ana County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 
  PM MDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT 
  tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds will be along east 
  slopes of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each 
  afternoon, with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a 
  mile in isolated locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ412-413-417-TXZ419>421-041300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230404T0600Z-230405T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230404T0600Z/
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa, 
White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, 
  west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight MDT tonight. For the High Wind Warning, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon,
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in 
  isolated locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-408-409-414>416-041300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, 
Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, 
Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each 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.

&&

$$

NMZ406-041300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.230403T2100Z-230405T0000Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Uplands of the Bootheel.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each 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.

&&

$$

NMZ401-404-405-407-411-TXZ418-422>424-041300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.230403T2100Z-230405T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, 
Hachita, Deming, Columbus, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Sierra Blanca, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
252 PM MDT Mon Apr 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds will be along east 
  slopes of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each 
  afternoon, with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a 
  mile in isolated locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
993 
WWUS74 KEPZ 040920
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
320 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023

NMZ410-412-413-417-TXZ419>421-050300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230405T0300Z/
Northern Dona Ana County-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, 
Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, 
Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, 
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, 
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
320 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon,
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in
  isolated locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ402-403-408-409-414>416-050300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230405T0300Z/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, 
Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, 
Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
320 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south-central and southwestern New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each 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.

&&

$$

NMZ406-050000-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230405T0000Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
320 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Uplands of the Bootheel.

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

* 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 highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each 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.

&&

$$

NMZ401-404-405-407-411-TXZ418-422>424-050300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230405T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Western El Paso County-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs, 
Mule Creek, Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, 
Hachita, Deming, Columbus, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, 
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley, Sierra Blanca, 
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
320 AM MDT Tue Apr 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of south-central and southwestern New Mexico
  and far west Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 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...The highest winds will be along east slopes
  of area mountains. Blowing dust will be likely each afternoon,
  with visibilities possibly dropping to less than a mile in
  isolated locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 2, 11:39 AM MDT, 2 hours 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 11:39 AM MDT, 2 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1139 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 315 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

Breezy conditions are expected for today, but winds increase quite
a bit for Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will also drop below
normal behind a cold front Tuesday morning. Quiet conditions
return for Wednesday and Thursday. Moisture arrives Friday
bringing a slight chance for rain into next weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 315 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

There's not much to write about when it comes to today's weather.
A compact s/w is working its way eastward across the CWA early
this morning. It will do little more than bring some breezes to
the higher elevations and east slope areas this morning. Flow
aloft remains somewhat elevated in the wake of this system while a
lee low deepens over SE CO. Thus, we will see breezy conditions
this afternoon while highs climb a few degrees above average. We
will see quiet conditions overnight tonight with Monday morning
lows within a few degrees of normal.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 315 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

We are still expecting windy conditions beginning Monday and
lasting into Tuesday. A more potent upper-level trough will move
ashore Sunday evening, reaching the Colorado River Valley by
Monday evening before pushing east-southeast into NM by Tuesday
morning. The progression of this trough will deepen a ~986 mb surface
low over SE CO. Deep mixing will help foster gusts of 40-50 knots
on Monday afternoon, so a solid wind advisory will likely be
needed for the entire CWA. By evening, with flow continuing to
increase, mountain locations and perhaps east slope areas, will
see wind gusts increase above 50 knots. Thus, a high wind watch
is in effect for the highlands of the Bootheel, Gila, and Sacs.
Areas like White Sands HQ or even East El Paso could see some wind
gusts over 50 knots overnight, but I was not quite confident
enough to include them in the watch. Mountain level flow is not
quite to 50 knots, which is limiting my confidence for a good east
slope event.

The system will drag a decent Pacific front through the area
Tuesday morning while the H500 jet max shifts into the TX
Panhandle. The strengthening cold front and still decent flow
aloft will keep Tuesday well into the windy category. Sustained
speeds will likely be higher with the tighter pressure gradient,
but the cooler air will limit gust potential. Mountain areas will
continue to see a threat for high winds though winds will begin to
diminish west to east. I have the watch for the Bootheel ending a
few hours sooner than its counterparts, and really, it may see
winds diminish before its 00z expiration. NBM guidance is showing
potential for high wind gusts (>50 knots) in the lowlands,
basically Continental Divide and east, likely associated with
FROPA. I remain skeptical of this solution except for immediate
east slope areas given the limited mixing, so I did temper winds
down a bit from the NBM. Even if we end up going with an advisory
for Tuesday, I wouldn't be surprised by isolated gusts above 50
knots in the advisory area.

Winds will die down overnight Tuesday into Wednesday with a low-
amplitude s/w ridge expected to develop ahead of our next
potential weather maker. Wednesday's highs will still be below
normal, but we will rebound back just above normal for Thursday
beneath the ridge. Winds will also be relatively light for April's
standards. On Friday, a weak cold front will bring a tap to the
Gulf of Mexico. What becomes of that moisture tap, if anything,
becomes unclear. Forecast guidance continues to show the formation
of a closed low, but guidance cannot decide on its track and
strength. The latest runs show a weak closed low that tracks too
far south for precip. Nevertheless, low precip chances are
included in the forecast for next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

VFR and fair weather conditions can be expected through the TAF
period with skies SKC. Winds will be breezy through the afternoon
and evening out of W/SW AOB 15-18G25-28KT. Winds will dimish to
less than 10 knots after 03Z, lasting through the early/mid
morning hours. Winds ramp back up by 18Z tomorrow, with winds
between 20-25 knots. AWW will likely be needed for KELP.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 315 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

Key Messages:
-Elevated fire concerns today
-Critical fire weather Monday and Tuesday

A very dry air mass remains in place today, and with temperatures
climbing above normal, min RH values will drop into the single
digits. Winds will be a bit higher than yesterday, topping out
around 15 to 20 MPH with higher gusts. This will result in
elevated fire concerns, but no fire headlines will be needed
today. The breezes and warmth will foster very good to excellent
vent rates.

Winds increase for Monday and especially for Tuesday while a very
dry air mass remains in place. Min RH values will drop into the
single-digits on Monday, and in spite of a cooler air mass, they
will drop into the single-digits and lower teens on Tuesday. The
higher peaks of the Gila will see a bit better moisture but still
mid to upper teens on Tuesday. These low humidities will combine
with 20-foot wind speeds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts of 50-60 MPH.
Thus, critical fire concerns are expected for both Monday and
Tuesday. A fire weather watch is in effect for the entire area,
which will likely be upgraded to a red flag later this afternoon.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso                  82  48  84  53 /   0   0   0   0
Sierra Blanca            74  44  80  47 /   0   0   0   0
Las Cruces               82  43  83  47 /   0   0   0   0
Alamogordo               79  46  79  46 /   0   0   0   0
Cloudcroft               53  38  54  32 /   0   0   0   0
Truth or Consequences    79  42  77  44 /   0   0   0   0
Silver City              69  41  69  34 /   0   0   0   0
Deming                   78  37  80  40 /   0   0   0   0
Lordsburg                76  39  79  39 /   0   0   0   0
West El Paso Metro       78  48  81  52 /   0   0   0   0
Dell City                80  41  82  47 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Hancock             81  43  86  49 /   0   0   0   0
Loma Linda               73  44  77  47 /   0   0   0   0
Fabens                   81  44  85  48 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Teresa             78  42  81  47 /   0   0   0   0
White Sands HQ           79  51  80  53 /   0   0   0   0
Jornada Range            78  43  78  46 /   0   0   0   0
Hatch                    80  43  80  46 /   0   0   0   0
Columbus                 79  43  81  47 /   0   0   0   0
Orogrande                79  43  80  49 /   0   0   0   0
Mayhill                  69  46  68  39 /   0   0   0   0
Mescalero                66  42  66  37 /   0   0   0   0
Timberon                 64  38  65  35 /   0   0   0   0
Winston                  71  40  68  34 /   0   0   0   0
Hillsboro                77  43  74  40 /   0   0   0   0
Spaceport                79  41  78  44 /   0   0   0   0
Lake Roberts             69  36  68  30 /   0   0   0   0
Hurley                   74  38  76  34 /   0   0   0   0
Cliff                    77  31  78  31 /   0   0   0   0
Mule Creek               70  38  70  32 /   0   0   0   0
Faywood                  74  41  74  37 /   0   0   0   0
Animas                   78  39  79  42 /   0   0   0   0
Hachita                  77  40  79  42 /   0   0   0   0
Antelope Wells           77  42  77  44 /   0   0   0   0
Cloverdale               71  43  72  39 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday evening
     for TXZ055-056.

NM...Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday evening
     for NMZ110>113.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening for
     NMZ402-408-414>416.

     High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon
     for NMZ406.

&&

SHORT TERM...34-Brown
LONG TERM....34-Brown
AVIATION...38-Rogers
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 5:27 AM MDT, 8 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
527 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023

NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-031130-
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-
527 AM MDT Sun Apr 2 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...Monday through Saturday.

Very windy Monday and Tuesday with winds of 25 to 40 mph and gusts
to 55 mph. Patchy blowing dust over desert areas. Slight chance of
showers or thunderstorms Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Hefner

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 1:48 PM MDTWind AdvisoryEPZDoña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra55 hr
Apr 2, 1:49 PM MDTRed Flag WarningEPZCatron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna and 2 more31 hr
Apr 2, 1:49 PM MDTRed Flag WarningEPZCatron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna and 2 more55 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.