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2025 [KEPZ] EL_PASO_TX/SANTA_TERESA High Wind (HW) Watch (A) Number 5

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513 
WWUS74 KEPZ 300942
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

NMZ408-415-416-426-427-TXZ419-302200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sacramento Mountains Above
7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa
Basin/White Sands-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Kingston, East and Northeast El Paso,
Fort Bliss, Winston, Pinon, White Sands Range Headquarters,
Socorro, White Sands National Park, Mayhill, Sunspot, Cloudcroft,
Apache Summit, Hillsboro, Sacramento, Lake Roberts, and Chaparral
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

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177 
WWUS74 KEPZ 302019
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
219 PM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

NMZ408-415-416-426-427-TXZ419-311200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Winston, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, 
Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, Lake Roberts, 
Kingston, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
219 PM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Secure loose objects prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
987 
WWUS74 KEPZ 311056
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

NMZ414-312200-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Timberon, Mountain Park, and Mescalero
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ409-425-312200-
/O.EXA.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Sierra County Lakes-Central Grant County/Silver City Area-
Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, Derry,
Mimbres, Silver City, and Fort Bayard
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Sierra County Lakes and Central Grant County/Silver City 
  Area.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-426-427-312200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Including the cities of Mayhill, Apache Summit, Pinon, Kingston,
Sacramento, Chaparral, Cloudcroft, Lake Roberts, Sunspot, White
Sands National Park, and White Sands Range Headquarters
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, 
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, West Central Tularosa 
  Basin/White Sands, and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may cause reduced visibilities, 
  poor air quality, and further increase to risk of travel Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ408-TXZ419-312200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Socorro, Fort Bliss, Winston, East and
Northeast El Paso, and Hillsboro
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eastern Black Range Foothills. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may cause reduced visibilities, 
  poor air quality, and further increase to risk of travel Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

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684 
WWUS74 KEPZ 311912
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

NMZ414-427-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-West Central
Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Including the cities of White Sands National Park, White Sands
Range Headquarters, Mountain Park, Chaparral, Mescalero, and
Timberon
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight 
  MDT Tuesday Night. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 
  PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ419-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Fort Bliss, East and Northeast El Paso,
and Socorro
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ405-407-410-411-417-428-429-TXZ420-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern
Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Otero
Mesa-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa
Basin-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hatch, Garfield, Deming, Orogrande, Vado,
Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, Columbus, Hachita, Radium Springs, Crow
Flats, Sunland Park, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Las Cruces,
Tularosa, Animas, and Antelope Wells
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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, Northern Hudspeth 
  Highlands/Hueco Mountains.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-426-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range-
Including the cities of Apache Summit, Sacramento, Cloudcroft,
Sunspot, Mayhill, Lake Roberts, Kingston, and Pinon
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, 
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region 
  Highlands/Black Range.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ408-409-425-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Central Grant
County/Silver City Area-
Including the cities of Derry, Hillsboro, Silver City, Fort
Bayard, Truth Or Consequences, Winston, Mimbres, and Spaceport
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sierra County Lakes, Central Grant County/Silver City 
  Area, and Eastern Black Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ403-406-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Hurley, Faywood, Cloverdale, and Grant
County Airport
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Uplands of the 
  Bootheel.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ404-TXZ418-421>424-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Western El Paso County-
Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of
Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of
Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of West El Paso, Fabens, Red Rock, Tornillo,
Lordsburg, Virden, Cornudas, Upper Valley, Sierra Blanca, Salt
Flat, Downtown El Paso, Dell City, Fort Hancock, and Indian Hot
Springs
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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 to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued 
  for visibility less than a quarter mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ401-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Gila Hot Springs, Buckhorn, Cliff, and
Mule Creek
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

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513 
WWUS74 KEPZ 300942
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

NMZ408-415-416-426-427-TXZ419-302200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sacramento Mountains Above
7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa
Basin/White Sands-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Kingston, East and Northeast El Paso,
Fort Bliss, Winston, Pinon, White Sands Range Headquarters,
Socorro, White Sands National Park, Mayhill, Sunspot, Cloudcroft,
Apache Summit, Hillsboro, Sacramento, Lake Roberts, and Chaparral
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz

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WWUS74 KEPZ 302019
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
219 PM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

NMZ408-415-416-426-427-TXZ419-311200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Winston, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, 
Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, Lake Roberts, 
Kingston, White Sands National Park, Chaparral, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
219 PM MDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Secure loose objects prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
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987 
WWUS74 KEPZ 311056
NPWEPZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

NMZ414-312200-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Timberon, Mountain Park, and Mescalero
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ409-425-312200-
/O.EXA.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Sierra County Lakes-Central Grant County/Silver City Area-
Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, Derry,
Mimbres, Silver City, and Fort Bayard
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Sierra County Lakes and Central Grant County/Silver City 
  Area.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-426-427-312200-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Including the cities of Mayhill, Apache Summit, Pinon, Kingston,
Sacramento, Chaparral, Cloudcroft, Lake Roberts, Sunspot, White
Sands National Park, and White Sands Range Headquarters
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, 
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, West Central Tularosa 
  Basin/White Sands, and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may cause reduced visibilities, 
  poor air quality, and further increase to risk of travel Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ408-TXZ419-312200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Socorro, Fort Bliss, Winston, East and
Northeast El Paso, and Hillsboro
456 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eastern Black Range Foothills. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may cause reduced visibilities, 
  poor air quality, and further increase to risk of travel Tuesday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

NMZ414-427-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-West Central
Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Including the cities of White Sands National Park, White Sands
Range Headquarters, Mountain Park, Chaparral, Mescalero, and
Timberon
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight 
  MDT Tuesday Night. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 
  PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ419-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Fort Bliss, East and Northeast El Paso,
and Socorro
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ405-407-410-411-417-428-429-TXZ420-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Northern
Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Otero
Mesa-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa
Basin-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hatch, Garfield, Deming, Orogrande, Vado,
Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, Columbus, Hachita, Radium Springs, Crow
Flats, Sunland Park, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Las Cruces,
Tularosa, Animas, and Antelope Wells
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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, Northern Hudspeth 
  Highlands/Hueco Mountains.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ415-416-426-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1200Z-250402T0600Z/
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range-
Including the cities of Apache Summit, Sacramento, Cloudcroft,
Sunspot, Mayhill, Lake Roberts, Kingston, and Pinon
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT 
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, 
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region 
  Highlands/Black Range.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ408-409-425-011400-
/O.UPG.KEPZ.HW.A.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Central Grant
County/Silver City Area-
Including the cities of Derry, Hillsboro, Silver City, Fort
Bayard, Truth Or Consequences, Winston, Mimbres, and Spaceport
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sierra County Lakes, Central Grant County/Silver City 
  Area, and Eastern Black Range Foothills.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ403-406-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Hurley, Faywood, Cloverdale, and Grant
County Airport
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Uplands of the 
  Bootheel.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ404-TXZ418-421>424-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0016.250401T1500Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Western El Paso County-
Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of
Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of
Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of West El Paso, Fabens, Red Rock, Tornillo,
Lordsburg, Virden, Cornudas, Upper Valley, Sierra Blanca, Salt
Flat, Downtown El Paso, Dell City, Fort Hancock, and Indian Hot
Springs
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* 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 to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be issued 
  for visibility less than a quarter mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ401-011400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0015.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Gila Hot Springs, Buckhorn, Cliff, and
Mule Creek
112 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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