At 816 PM MDT, radar showed scattered showers and a few isolated
thunderstorms over southwestern New Mexico, moving north. These
storms have pushed into a very dry environment, which will cause
much of the rain to evaporate before reaching the ground. But
lightning strikes are occurring, and the evaporative cooling could
result in gusty outflow winds of 35 to 45 mph. That is enough to
loft dust in some areas. Dangerous blowing dust conditions cannot be
ruled out along I-10 at Lordsburg Playa this evening. HAZARD...Wind
gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects, and produce blowing dust.
Locations which may be impacted include... Cotton City, Redrock,
Rodeo, Columbus, Steins, Lordsburg, Faywood, Hachita, Virden, San
Lorenzo, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hurley, Silver City, Deming,
Tyrone, Mangas Springs, Playas, Oak Grove, and Bayard.
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 8:20PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE
CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS...
.Developing surface low over the OK/TX Panhandle will keep winds
strong across eastern and southern New Mexico this afternoon.
Winds out of the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are
expected. These winds combined with low RH of 8 to 14% will
create Near Critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento
Mountains and Lincoln National Forest. Conditions are expected to
reach Red Flag criteria for a few hours this afternoon. While
large fuels like timber are not currently susceptible to wildfire,
fine fuels like grasses and brush are at higher risk.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...10 AM TO 7 PM Friday.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 14 percent.
* RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...3 to 4, Near Critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued March 6 at 10:45AM MST until March 6 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
relative humidity and dry fuels, combined with the strong winds
will also elevated wildfire potential.
Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 10:00PM MST until March 6 at 2:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...
.A passing low pressure system will keep surface winds strong
across the region. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
are expected Friday. These winds combined with low min RH of 8 to
15% will create near-critical fire weather conditions in the
Sacramento Mountains. The rest of the region will also see
elevated winds and critically low RH, but fuels are not yet
critically dry in those areas, with the exception of grasses.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...10 AM TO 7 PM Friday.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...2 to 4, or elevated to near-critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 9:57PM MST until March 6 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...
.An upper level storm system will give us strong surface winds of
20 to 30 mph this afternoon. These winds combined with low min RH
of 8 to 15% will create near-critical fire weather conditions in
the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50
mph. The winds will continue through much of tonight into Friday
morning, but min RH's will rise above critical levels tonight.
The rest of the region will also see elevated winds and critically
low RH, but fuels are not yet critically dry in those areas, with
the exception of grasses.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM
MST Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday and 10 AM TO 7 PM Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...2 to 4 each afternoon, or elevated to
near-critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...
.An upper level storm system will give us strong surface winds of
20 to 30 mph this afternoon. These winds combined with low min RH
of 8 to 15% will create near-critical fire weather conditions in
the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50
mph. The winds will continue through much of tonight into Friday
morning, but min RH's will rise above critical levels tonight.
The rest of the region will also see elevated winds and critically
low RH, but fuels are not yet critically dry in those areas, with
the exception of grasses.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM
MST Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday and 10 AM TO 7 PM Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...2 to 4 each afternoon, or elevated to
near-critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 9:59AM MST until March 6 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 feet and East Slopes.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 9:48AM MST until March 6 at 2:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...
.An upper level storm system will give us strong strong surface
winds of 20 to 30 mph this afternoon. These winds combined with
low min RH of 10 to 15% will create critical fire weather
conditions in the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high
as 45 to 50 mph. The winds will continue through much of tonight
into Friday morning, but min RH's will rise above critical levels
this evening. The rest of the region will also see elevated winds
and critically low RH, but fuels are not yet critically dry in
those areas, with the exception of grasses.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 71.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 7:13AM MST until March 5 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...
.An upper level storm system will give us strong strong surface
winds of 20 to 30 mph on Thursday afternoon. These winds combined
with low min RH of 10 to 15% will create critical fire weather
conditions in the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high
as 45 to 50 mph. The winds will continue through much of Thursday
night into Friday morning, but min RH's will rise above critical
levels Thursday evening. The rest of the region will also see
elevated winds and critically low RH, but fuels are not yet
critically dry in those areas, with the exception of grasses.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 71.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued March 4 at 10:05PM MST until March 5 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...
.An upper level storm system will give us strong strong surface
winds of 20 to 30 mph on Thursday afternoon. These winds combined
with low min RH of 10 to 15% will create critical fire weather
conditions in the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high
as 45 to 50 mph. The winds will continue through much of Thursday
night into Friday morning, but min RH's will rise above critical
levels Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 70.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued March 4 at 11:13AM MST until March 5 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
Stronger winds possible along east slopes and mountain passes.
* WHERE...Portions of southern New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 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.
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 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.
Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 12:10AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.
Stronger winds possible over high ridges and passes.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 9:03PM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.
Stronger winds possible over high ridges and passes.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, and east slopes of the Sacramento
mountains.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 10:46AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet,
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 7:54PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
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.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, 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, and Upper Gila River
Valley.
* 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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 2:29PM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
* 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.
* 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...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
* 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.
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet,
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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.
* 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 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 2:29PM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Southern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
Southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 315 PM MST.
* At 118 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was over Columbus,
extending east along Highway 9 and north along Highway 11.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds up
to 40-50 mph.
SOURCE...Department of Transportation Officials, along with
Satellite imagery.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* Areas along Highway 9 and areas along Highway 11 north of Columbus.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Afton, Carzalia Valley, Hermanas, Waterloo, Aden Crater,
Mount Riley, Camel Mountain, and Kilbourne Hole.
๐จ Dust Storm Warning issued February 18 at 1:20PM MST until February 18 at 3:15PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Southeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
Central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 300 PM MST.
* At 106 PM MST, an area of blowing dust was over Deming and areas
along I-10 in Luna County.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds up
to 40-50 mph.
SOURCE...New Mexico State Police.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* All of I-10 in Luna County, along with portions of Highway 11
south of Deming.
Locations impacted include...
Deming, Akela, Gage, Sunshine, Rock Hound State Park, Deming
Ranchettes, and Spring Canyon State Park.
๐จ Dust Storm Warning issued February 18 at 1:08PM MST until February 18 at 3:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6
PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this
morning to 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.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, 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, and Upper Gila River
Valley.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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.
๐จ Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 18 at 6:33AM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High
Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 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...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6
PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 8 PM MST this evening.
* 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.
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High
Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 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...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6
PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 8 PM MST this evening.
* 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.
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet,
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region
Highlands/Black Range.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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.
* 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 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6
PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this
morning to 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.
๐จ Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 18 at 6:33AM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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18.02.2026 13:45
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW
MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY...
.A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and
strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to
35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common. The
strongest winds will favor along and east of the Sacramento
Mountains, where gusts could reach upwards of 60 MPH. This will
combine with minimum relative humidity in the low double digits
and teens in the afternoon, creating high fire danger.
* 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, Fire Weather Zone 112
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ
and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 9:05PM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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.
* 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.
๐จ The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. ๐จ
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The High Wind Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.
* 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.
* 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.
๐จ The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. ๐จ
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* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 12:00PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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* 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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 11:16AM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 10:54AM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
East central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 100 PM MST.
* At 1001 AM MST, an area of blowing dust was over Deming.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds up
to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
Law enforcement has reported less than a quarter mile visibilities
south of Deming along Highway 11 and east of Deming along Highway
549.
Locations impacted include...
Deming, Akela, Sunshine, Rock Hound State Park, Deming Ranchettes,
and Spring Canyon State Park.
๐จ Dust Storm Warning issued February 17 at 10:02AM MST until February 17 at 1:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW
MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY...
.A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and
strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to
35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common. The
strongest winds will favor along and east of the Sacramento
Mountains, where gusts could reach upwards of 60 MPH. This will
combine with minimum relative humidity in the low double digits
and teens in the afternoon, creating high fire danger.
* 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, Fire Weather Zone 112
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ
and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
๐จ Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 4:49AM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
๐จ High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 9:11PM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ๐จ
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