2 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles SW Fort Bliss TX
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 103 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023 NMZ402-408-412>416-TXZ419-301300- /O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0008.230330T1900Z-230331T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.230330T1900Z-230331T1200Z/ Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills- Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin- West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Eastern/Central El Paso County- Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss 103 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south-central and southwestern New Mexico and far west Texas. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the mid-afternoon, especially in areas along the eastern slopes of mountains. Blowing dust may become widespread by early afternoon over desert areas, with local visibilities down to one mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Crespo
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 101 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023 ...Red Flag Warning In Effect Thursday Afternoon for Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas... .A Pacific low will approach the Southern Rockies on Thursday, with a deep surface low extending from eastern Colorado down to the International Border. Winds will increase during the afternoon hours and combine with very dry air to create conditions favorable to fire starts and rapid fire spread. Winds will continue into the evening hours before subsiding overnight. NMZ111>113-TXZ055-056-301300- /O.UPG.KEPZ.FW.A.0002.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.FW.W.0003.230330T1700Z-230331T0300Z/ NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111 SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ- NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 112 SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ- NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 113 CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ- TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055 EL PASO COUNTY-TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056 HUDSPETH COUNTY- 101 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, 112, AND 113... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southwest and south-central New Mexico including the Lincoln National Forest, and Far West Texas. * WIND...Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Crespo