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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



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