Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 3:49AM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS RETURN TUESDAY... .A passing weather system on Tuesday will bring very strong winds and dry conditions to Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. Relative humidity will drop into the teens and lower double digits--with single digits favored out east--by late morning, and remain quite low well into the evening. Southwest to west winds will increase through the mid morning hours and will peak during the mid and late-afternoon hours, even extending into the evening. Sustained winds at and above 35 mph, with gusts exceeding 55 mph are expected. ERC values are well above
Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 3:25AM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 3:25AM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts around 65 to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Critical fire weather conditions are also expected across the Sacramento Mountains.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 15 at 6:45AM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS RETURN TUESDAY... .A passing Pacific trough, to our north, will bring a day of strong winds, and dry conditions to Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. Temperatures will be slightly warmer than average for the date, with afternoon instability increased. Relative humidity will drop into the high single digits and lower teens by late morning, and remain quite low well into the evening. West winds will increase through the mid morning hours and will peak during the mid and late-afternoon hours, even extending into the evening. Sustained winds at and above 30 mph with gusts
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 10:56PM MDT until March 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 10:56PM MDT until March 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Grant County/Silver City Area and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 10:26PM MDT until March 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Central Grant County/Silver City Area and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Very strong winds may cause extensive tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 10:26PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds may cause extensive tree damage.
Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 10:22PM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest and South-Central New Mexico and Far West Texas. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 10:22PM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of South-Central New Mexico and Far West Texas. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause structural damage and will blow around secured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur through mountain passes and east slopes. Locations at highest risk include Northeast El Paso, Central El Paso, WSMR Main Post, and the western ridge of the Sacramento Mountains.