Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 4:10AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 4:10AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... .Upper level ridge will flatten on Saturday and Sunday as an upper level trough races across the Northern Rockies. As a result, the mid to upper level pressure gradient will tighten across the region, orientated from SW to NE inducing SWerly flow aloft. This will ultimately promote daily afternoon/evening occurrences of lee-side low development over the Front Range and sufficient surface troughing across New Mexico. Thus, increasing surface and low-level winds across the area. This coupled with very low Minimum RH values and dry fuels will promote Critical
Freeze Warning issued April 5 at 12:15PM MDT until April 6 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Otero Mesa. In Texas, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Salt Basin, and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 6:38PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches along the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Isolated areas may see higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on snow covered roads. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 8:49AM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow can reduce visibilities.
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 2:45AM MDT until April 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... Breezy winds continue Wednesday afternoon behind Tuesday's high wind event. Slightly higher humidity will keep the mountains out of Red Flag criteria, but much of the lowlands and desert floor will again reach critically dry thresholds. Outdoor burning remains discouraged around any brush, trees, or grasslands. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 2 at 2:26AM MDT until April 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.
Red Flag Warning issued April 1 at 1:19PM MDT until April 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS ON TUESDAY... Strong jet stream flow aloft crossing the Southern Rockies will induce a deep 980-mb surface low over the Central Plains today. Strong west-southwest winds across New Mexico and west Texas are expected through the afternoon and evening hours with sustained 20-ft speeds 25 to 35 mph and gusts as high as 60 mph. Relative humidity continues to be dry, falling below 15% in the desert lowlands and 15 to 25% in the National Forests. Mountain zones are included in the warning given unseasonably dry fuels and ongoing severe
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.
Dust Storm Warning issued April 1 at 11:18AM MDT until April 1 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 115 PM MDT. * At 1117 AM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over Road Forks. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds around 35 mph. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 1 and 19. Locations impacted include... Road Forks, Steins, and Lordsburg Playa.