Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 1 at 4:46AM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility and strong winds, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning issued April 1 at 4:46AM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Lowlands of the Bootheel, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County and Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from noon today
Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 4:46AM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. In Texas, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands, and Western El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 31 at 1:28PM 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 on Tuesday. Strong west-southwest winds across New Mexico and west Texas are expected during 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
Red Flag Warning issued March 31 at 1:28PM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM 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 on Tuesday. Strong west-southwest winds across New Mexico and west Texas are expected during 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
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 31 at 1:12PM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.
Wind Advisory issued March 31 at 1:12PM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. In Texas, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands, and Western El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due
High Wind Warning issued March 31 at 1:12PM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.
High Wind Watch issued March 30 at 3:42AM MDT until April 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, Eastern Black Range Foothills, and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 30 at 3:37AM MDT until April 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY... ...CRITICAL TO NEAR EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS ON TUESDAY... .Breezy west flow continues today with a lee surface low over eastern New Mexico. Winds will be slightly weaker than Saturday, but still likely to reach critical thresholds and promote rapid fire spread. The winds, in combination with very low humidity and critically dry fuels, will lead to critical fire weather conditions for several hours Sunday afternoon. Another system will approach the area on Tuesday, which will bring strong winds with