High Wind Warning 1, NWS El Paso, TX

475 
WWUS74 KEPZ 170411
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
911 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

NMZ415-416-171700-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0001.260217T1500Z-260218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.260218T1900Z-260219T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Pinon, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache
Summit, Mayhill, and Sacramento
911 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ403-407>411-414-417-425>429-TXZ418>421-423-171700-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.260217T1500Z-260218T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres
Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern
Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Central
Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-Northern
Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Rio Grande Valley
of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Mountain Park, Fort Bayard, Spaceport,
Salt Flat, Orogrande, Chaparral, Derry, Mescalero, Socorro,
Tornillo, Hillsboro, Garfield, Downtown El Paso, Hatch, Cornudas,
Vado, White Sands Range Headquarters, Lake Roberts, East and
Northeast El Paso, Upper Valley, White Sands National Park,
Tularosa, Fabens, Truth Or Consequences, Winston, Mimbres, Hueco
Tanks, Alamogordo, Dell City, Las Cruces, Faywood, Crow Flats,
West El Paso, Deming, Radium Springs, Silver City, Grant County
Airport, Hurley, Holloman AFB, Timberon, Fort Bliss, Kingston,
Sunland Park, Loma Linda, Columbus, and Fort Hancock
911 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

KS

273 
WWUS74 KEPZ 171754
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1054 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

NMZ415-416-180300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.260218T1900Z-260219T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, Sunspot,
Pinon, and Apache Summit
1054 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ403-407>411-414-417-425>429-TXZ418>421-423-180300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres
Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern
Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Central
Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-Northern
Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Rio Grande Valley
of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Hurley, Chaparral, Hillsboro, Fort Bliss,
Faywood, Spaceport, Mimbres, Las Cruces, Downtown El Paso, West
El Paso, Columbus, Crow Flats, East and Northeast El Paso, Grant
County Airport, Lake Roberts, Timberon, Loma Linda, Salt Flat,
Deming, Mescalero, Hueco Tanks, Cornudas, Socorro, Dell City,
Winston, White Sands National Park, Radium Springs, Truth Or
Consequences, Orogrande, Alamogordo, Garfield, Upper Valley,
Tularosa, Mountain Park, Sunland Park, Derry, White Sands Range
Headquarters, Fort Bayard, Kingston, Fabens, Vado, Holloman AFB,
Tornillo, Fort Hancock, Hatch, and Silver City
1054 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust will also reduce visibilities to less than a 
  mile in localized areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

JG

756 
WWUS74 KEPZ 171816
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1116 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

NMZ415-416-180230-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.260218T1900Z-260219T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, Sunspot,
Pinon, and Apache Summit
1116 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ411-417-427>429-TXZ418>420-423-180230-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.260217T1816Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Otero Mesa-West Central
Tularosa Basin/White Sands-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-
Southeast Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central
El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Rio
Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Chaparral, Fort Bliss, Las Cruces, West
El Paso, Downtown El Paso, Crow Flats, East and Northeast El
Paso, Loma Linda, Hueco Tanks, Socorro, White Sands National
Park, Orogrande, Alamogordo, Upper Valley, Tularosa, Sunland
Park, White Sands Range Headquarters, Fabens, Vado, Holloman AFB,
Tornillo, and Fort Hancock
1116 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, 
  Otero Mesa, Western El Paso County, Eastern/Central El Paso 
  County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, and Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ403-407>410-414-425-426-TXZ421-180230-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres
Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern
Dona Ana County-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Central Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Hurley, Hillsboro, Faywood, Spaceport,
Mimbres, Columbus, Grant County Airport, Lake Roberts, Timberon,
Salt Flat, Deming, Mescalero, Cornudas, Dell City, Winston,
Radium Springs, Truth Or Consequences, Garfield, Mountain Park,
Derry, Fort Bayard, Kingston, Hatch, and Silver City
1116 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Dona Ana County, Sierra County 
  Lakes, West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Central 
  Grant County/Silver City Area, Eastern Black Range Foothills, 
  Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region 
  Highlands/Black Range, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In 
  Texas, Salt Basin.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

JG

880 
WWUS74 KEPZ 171900
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1200 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

NMZ427-TXZ419-180300-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KEPZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Eastern/Central El Paso
County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, White Sands
Range Headquarters, Chaparral, Fort Bliss, Socorro, and White
Sands National Park
1200 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In 
  Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For 
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-180300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.260218T1900Z-260219T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Cloudcroft, Mayhill, Sunspot,
Pinon, and Apache Summit
1200 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ411-417-428-429-TXZ418-420-423-180300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Otero Mesa-East Central
Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Western El
Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Rio
Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Crow Flats, Upper Valley, Tularosa,
Sunland Park, Hueco Tanks, West El Paso, Vado, Holloman AFB,
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Orogrande, Loma Linda, Tornillo, Las
Cruces, Downtown El Paso, and Alamogordo
1200 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, 
  Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin, and Southern Dona Ana 
  County/Mesilla Valley. In Texas, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco 
  Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth 
  Counties, and Western El Paso County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ403-407>410-414-425-426-TXZ421-180300-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres
Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern
Dona Ana County-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Central Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Hurley, Hillsboro, Faywood, Spaceport,
Mimbres, Columbus, Grant County Airport, Lake Roberts, Timberon,
Salt Flat, Deming, Mescalero, Cornudas, Dell City, Winston,
Radium Springs, Truth Or Consequences, Garfield, Mountain Park,
Derry, Fort Bayard, Kingston, Hatch, and Silver City
1200 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Dona Ana County, Sierra County 
  Lakes, West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Central 
  Grant County/Silver City Area, Eastern Black Range Foothills, 
  Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region 
  Highlands/Black Range, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In 
  Texas, Salt Basin.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

JG

596 
WWUS74 KEPZ 180346
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
846 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

NMZ415-416-181715-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0002.260218T1900Z-260219T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.260218T1600Z-260219T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Mayhill, Pinon, Apache
Summit, Cloudcroft, and Sunspot
846 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR TUESDAY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ426-181715-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.260218T1600Z-260219T0600Z/
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Lake Roberts and Kingston
846 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ427-TXZ419-181715-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0002.260218T1800Z-260219T0300Z/
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Eastern/Central El Paso
County-
Including the cities of White Sands National Park, Chaparral,
Fort Bliss, East and Northeast El Paso, White Sands Range
Headquarters, and Socorro
846 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In 
  Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403>411-414-417-425-428-429-TXZ418-420-421-423-181715-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0002.260218T1800Z-260219T0300Z/
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-West Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Central Grant
County/Silver City Area-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-
Southeast Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth
Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Hatch, Red Rock, Radium Springs, Gila Hot
Springs, Vado, Mimbres, Hurley, Antelope Wells, Mountain Park,
Tornillo, Orogrande, Mule Creek, Fabens, Las Cruces, Holloman
AFB, Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Upper Valley, Hueco
Tanks, Cliff, West El Paso, Cornudas, Dell City, Alamogordo,
Grant County Airport, Crow Flats, Cloverdale, Hachita, Tularosa,
Animas, Columbus, Garfield, Silver City, Hillsboro, Loma Linda,
Lordsburg, Salt Flat, Timberon, Mescalero, Fort Hancock,
Buckhorn, Winston, Fort Bayard, Deming, Downtown El Paso,
Faywood, Virden, and Sunland Park
846 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

KS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
1106 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, FIRE WEATHER...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1105 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

 - Windy conditions will prevail Tuesday through Friday, with
   blowing dust likely across southern New Mexico and far west
   Texas. This may cause impact travel conditions by reducing
   visibility on area roadways.

 - Critical fire weather conditions are expected Wednesday as
   strong winds combine with very dry humidity. Outdoor burning is
   discouraged. Any fires that do start will spread rapidly.

 - Drier conditions with near to slightly below normal
   temperatures for the weekend along with lighter winds.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1105 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

Models continue to indicate spring is coming this week. Initial
trough will be moving out of the southern CA region and lift
northeast. As it does, surface low deepens from eastern MT into
western NE. This isn't usually conducive to our strongest winds,
but there will be H70 winds increasing to 40-60KTS with almost
100KTS at H50. There will also be some mid/high clouds for most of
the area but decent gradient setting up over the area will allow
for advisory or near advisory winds for most of the CWA with high
winds in the Sacs. Blowing dust is also likely to develop,
especially along cold front as it moves through. With recent
rains, not confident how dense it will be so will not go with any
highlights for dust at this time and see how it plays out.
As is typical with these spring systems, there will be some
precipitation out west but will lose moisture by the Continental
Divide. Maybe an inch or 2 of snow can be squeezed out above
7000ft in the Gila region. Temperatures will range from the lower
70s east to mid 50s east with 40s in the mountains.

A similar setup for Wednesday, except not much cloud cover or
precipitation. Winds aloft not quite as strong as Tue, but with
better heating and low level instability, should mix down nicely
with similar wind speeds to Tue. Temperatures will warm about 5
degrees for most areas west of the RGV. A little "break" in winds
for Thursday but still in the breezy to low end windy category.
Light rain/snow showers possible in the Gila region with colder
air moving in.

Still some differences in models come Fri but a quick look at the
latest EC, it is coming in with a stronger trough similar to the
GFS which will lead to another windy day, possibly similar to Tue.
Again, another chance for some light precipitation in the higher
elevations. This system will be much colder and snow levels look
to fall down to around 5000-6000ft.

Dry conditions return for the weekend into early next week, but
there will be a little reinforcing shot of cooler air with a back
door entering on Sat night. Temperatures during this time will be
near to about 5 degrees below normal.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1105 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

P6SM SCT150-200 SCT-BKN200-250 through 06Z with some SCT-
BKN070-090 BKN120-150 moving in from west to east. Isolated
showers over the lowlands near the AZ border after 12Z with
scattered to numerous rain/snow showers in the Gila region. Winds
will picking up out of the west to southwest at 10-20KTS this
afternoon and not drop off significantly overnight. After 09Z,
these winds will be on the increase across the region with most
areas in the 15-25G40KTS range by 18Z, even stronger in the
Sacramento Mountains where 30-40G60KTS possible.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1105 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

Several systems will be moving through the region over the
upcoming week with windy conditions almost daily through Friday.
RH's will be higher on Tue with Min RH's ranging from 25% east to
40% west and some 50s in the mountains. Winds will be strong with
gusts over 45 mph areawide. Drier air moves in for Wednesday with
RH's falling into the teens with some 20s in the mountains. Winds
remain strong and will continue the Fire Weather Watch. A little
less wind but still at least breezy Thu with RH's in the 20-35%
range. Friday looks similar to Tue with just slightly higher RH's.
Overall there will be a daily threat for critical fire conditions
with the very strong winds even with RH's being at or above
critical values most days.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso                  55  69  45  71 /   0   0   0   0
Sierra Blanca            48  70  41  69 /   0   0   0   0
Las Cruces               50  63  37  67 /   0  10   0   0
Alamogordo               49  64  37  65 /   0  10   0   0
Cloudcroft               36  40  27  41 /   0  10   0   0
Truth or Consequences    52  62  36  64 /   0  20   0   0
Silver City              41  49  31  53 /  10  70   0   0
Deming                   48  62  36  66 /  10  20   0   0
Lordsburg                46  56  33  61 /  10  60   0   0
West El Paso Metro       54  68  43  70 /   0   0   0   0
Dell City                46  70  38  70 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Hancock             51  77  44  74 /   0   0   0   0
Loma Linda               49  63  40  63 /   0   0   0   0
Fabens                   53  72  42  72 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Teresa             51  66  39  68 /   0   0   0   0
White Sands HQ           54  66  42  67 /   0   0   0   0
Jornada Range            47  64  34  66 /   0  10   0   0
Hatch                    51  64  36  67 /   0  10   0   0
Columbus                 50  65  40  68 /  10  10   0   0
Orogrande                48  65  37  66 /   0   0   0   0
Mayhill                  46  55  32  55 /   0  10   0   0
Mescalero                40  51  29  53 /   0  10   0   0
Timberon                 41  50  33  51 /   0  10   0   0
Winston                  40  51  26  55 /  10  30   0   0
Hillsboro                45  57  34  60 /  10  30   0   0
Spaceport                47  62  30  64 /   0  10   0   0
Lake Roberts             39  47  26  53 /  20  70   0   0
Hurley                   42  53  31  57 /  10  60   0   0
Cliff                    41  53  29  56 /  20  80   0  10
Mule Creek               40  51  28  53 /  40  90   0  10
Faywood                  44  54  34  57 /  10  50   0   0
Animas                   48  59  34  64 /  10  50   0   0
Hachita                  47  60  34  64 /  10  30   0   0
Antelope Wells           45  58  37  64 /   0  20   0   0
Cloverdale               43  53  37  57 /  10  40   0   0

&&

.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
     afternoon for Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County-
     Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County.

NM...Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
     afternoon for Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln
     NF/LNZ- South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande
     Valley/BLM/GLZ- Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces
     BLM/GLZ.

     High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for
     East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
     Mountains Above 7500 Feet.

     High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500
     Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet.

&&

FORECASTER...26-Grzywacz