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Home Return to list High Wind Warning 0004 Issued by the El Paso Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-27 03:45:19 108 WWUS74 KEPZ 270844 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 NMZ428-280000- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo- Including the cities of Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, and Tularosa 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, including Tularosa and Alamogordo. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just east of US-54 and near the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Tularosa, La Luz, Burro Flats, and the eastern sections of Alamogordo will see the strongest gusts. Wind direction will generally be from the east and northeast, but will vary at times over parts of the Tularosa Basin, due to complex interactions with terrain. Pockets of lighter winds will also occur, particularly near and north of Three Rivers. The peak wind gusts will occur between 7 AM and Noon, but will be quite strong through the day into the evening hours. 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. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ418-420-280000- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains- Including the cities of Upper Valley, West El Paso, Crow Flats, Loma Linda, Downtown El Paso, and Hueco Tanks 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Texas, western El Paso County, including west El Paso. Also, areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains in eastern El Paso and western Hudspeth County, and along the mesa rim north of I-10. In New Mexico, the warning includes the Otero Mesa, including much of McGregor Range. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds of 65 mph will occur over the Otero Mesa and around the Hueco Mountains. Gusts will range from 50 to 60 mph in west El Paso, strongest in the higher elevations along the west slopes of the Franklin Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ414-280000- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Timberon, Mescalero, and Mountain Park 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, generally below 7500 Feet. This includes High Rolls, Mountain Park, Bent, areas just west of Mescalero village, as well as Bug Scuffle and Timberon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. 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. && $$ NMZ411-427-429-TXZ422-424-280000- /O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Orogrande, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, White Sands National Park, Las Cruces, White Sands Range Headquarters, and Chaparral 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including eastern Sierra County, southern Dona Ana County, the southern and western Tularosa Basin, east and Northeast El Paso. High Wind Warnings are also in effect for other portions of the El Paso area and Tularosa Basin. Much of the I-10 corridor from El Paso to Van Horn is also included. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ419-421-423-280000- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Eastern/Central El Paso County-Salt Basin-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Cornudas, Fort Hancock, Salt Flat, Dell City, Tornillo, Fabens, and Fort Bliss 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including eastern Sierra County, southern Dona Ana County, the southern and western Tularosa Basin, east and Northeast El Paso. High Wind Warnings are also in effect for other portions of the El Paso area and Tularosa Basin. Much of the I-10 corridor from El Paso to Van Horn is also included. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * 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. && $$ NMZ409-280000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, and Derry 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sierra County Lakes. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz MPH Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-27 03:45:19 108 WWUS74 KEPZ 270844 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 NMZ428-280000- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo- Including the cities of Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, and Tularosa 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, including Tularosa and Alamogordo. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just east of US-54 and near the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Tularosa, La Luz, Burro Flats, and the eastern sections of Alamogordo will see the strongest gusts. Wind direction will generally be from the east and northeast, but will vary at times over parts of the Tularosa Basin, due to complex interactions with terrain. Pockets of lighter winds will also occur, particularly near and north of Three Rivers. The peak wind gusts will occur between 7 AM and Noon, but will be quite strong through the day into the evening hours. 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. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ418-420-280000- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains- Including the cities of Upper Valley, West El Paso, Crow Flats, Loma Linda, Downtown El Paso, and Hueco Tanks 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Texas, western El Paso County, including west El Paso. Also, areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains in eastern El Paso and western Hudspeth County, and along the mesa rim north of I-10. In New Mexico, the warning includes the Otero Mesa, including much of McGregor Range. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds of 65 mph will occur over the Otero Mesa and around the Hueco Mountains. Gusts will range from 50 to 60 mph in west El Paso, strongest in the higher elevations along the west slopes of the Franklin Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ414-280000- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Timberon, Mescalero, and Mountain Park 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, generally below 7500 Feet. This includes High Rolls, Mountain Park, Bent, areas just west of Mescalero village, as well as Bug Scuffle and Timberon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. 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. && $$ NMZ411-427-429-TXZ422-424-280000- /O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Orogrande, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, White Sands National Park, Las Cruces, White Sands Range Headquarters, and Chaparral 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including eastern Sierra County, southern Dona Ana County, the southern and western Tularosa Basin, east and Northeast El Paso. High Wind Warnings are also in effect for other portions of the El Paso area and Tularosa Basin. Much of the I-10 corridor from El Paso to Van Horn is also included. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ419-421-423-280000- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Eastern/Central El Paso County-Salt Basin-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Cornudas, Fort Hancock, Salt Flat, Dell City, Tornillo, Fabens, and Fort Bliss 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including eastern Sierra County, southern Dona Ana County, the southern and western Tularosa Basin, east and Northeast El Paso. High Wind Warnings are also in effect for other portions of the El Paso area and Tularosa Basin. Much of the I-10 corridor from El Paso to Van Horn is also included. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * 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. && $$ NMZ409-280000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, and Derry 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sierra County Lakes. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz MPH Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-27 03:45:19 108 WWUS74 KEPZ 270844 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 NMZ428-280000- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo- Including the cities of Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, and Tularosa 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, including Tularosa and Alamogordo. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just east of US-54 and near the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Tularosa, La Luz, Burro Flats, and the eastern sections of Alamogordo will see the strongest gusts. Wind direction will generally be from the east and northeast, but will vary at times over parts of the Tularosa Basin, due to complex interactions with terrain. Pockets of lighter winds will also occur, particularly near and north of Three Rivers. The peak wind gusts will occur between 7 AM and Noon, but will be quite strong through the day into the evening hours. 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. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ418-420-280000- /O.UPG.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains- Including the cities of Upper Valley, West El Paso, Crow Flats, Loma Linda, Downtown El Paso, and Hueco Tanks 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Texas, western El Paso County, including west El Paso. Also, areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains in eastern El Paso and western Hudspeth County, and along the mesa rim north of I-10. In New Mexico, the warning includes the Otero Mesa, including much of McGregor Range. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds of 65 mph will occur over the Otero Mesa and around the Hueco Mountains. Gusts will range from 50 to 60 mph in west El Paso, strongest in the higher elevations along the west slopes of the Franklin Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ414-280000- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Timberon, Mescalero, and Mountain Park 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, generally below 7500 Feet. This includes High Rolls, Mountain Park, Bent, areas just west of Mescalero village, as well as Bug Scuffle and Timberon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. 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. && $$ NMZ411-427-429-TXZ422-424-280000- /O.EXB.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Orogrande, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, White Sands National Park, Las Cruces, White Sands Range Headquarters, and Chaparral 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including eastern Sierra County, southern Dona Ana County, the southern and western Tularosa Basin, east and Northeast El Paso. High Wind Warnings are also in effect for other portions of the El Paso area and Tularosa Basin. Much of the I-10 corridor from El Paso to Van Horn is also included. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ419-421-423-280000- /O.EXT.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Eastern/Central El Paso County-Salt Basin-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties- Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, Cornudas, Fort Hancock, Salt Flat, Dell City, Tornillo, Fabens, and Fort Bliss 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including eastern Sierra County, southern Dona Ana County, the southern and western Tularosa Basin, east and Northeast El Paso. High Wind Warnings are also in effect for other portions of the El Paso area and Tularosa Basin. Much of the I-10 corridor from El Paso to Van Horn is also included. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * 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. && $$ NMZ409-280000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, and Derry 244 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sierra County Lakes. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz MPH Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 04:22:05 161 WWUS74 KEPZ 270921 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 NMZ414-428-280200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo- Including the cities of Timberon, Mountain Park, Alamogordo, Mescalero, Tularosa, and Holloman AFB 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, and the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, generally below 7500 Feet. This includes Alamogordo, Tularosa, High Rolls, Mountain Park, Bent, areas just west of Mescalero Village, as well as Bug Scuffle and Timberon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just east of US-54 and near the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Tularosa, La Luz, Burro Flats, and the eastern sections of Alamogordo will see the strongest gusts. Wind direction will generally be from the east and northeast, but will vary at times over parts of the Tularosa Basin, due to complex interactions with terrain. Pockets of lighter winds will also occur, particularly near and north of Three Rivers. The peak wind gusts will occur between 7 AM and Noon, but will be quite strong throughout the day. 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. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ418-420-280200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains- Including the cities of Upper Valley, West El Paso, Crow Flats, Loma Linda, Downtown El Paso, and Hueco Tanks 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In El Paso County, areas west of the Franklin Mountains, including west El Paso, and areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains. Also, the Otero Mesa in New Mexico, southward into the higher terrain of northern and western Hudspeth County in Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds of 65 mph will occur over the Otero Mesa and around the Hueco Mountains. Gusts will range from 50 to 60 mph in west El Paso, strongest in the higher elevations along the west slopes of the Franklin Mountains, as well as through Transmountain Pass. Light but widespread blowing dust is also expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ404-280200- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0004.260327T1600Z-260328T0200Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley- Including the cities of Virden, Lordsburg, and Red Rock 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Conditions are favorable for blowing dust later today in vicinity of Lordsburg Playa, potentially impacting portions of Interstate 10 and U.S. Highwway 70 between Lordsburg and the Arizona State Line. Dust Storm Warnings will be issued if necessary. * WHERE...Northern Hidalgo County in New Mexico, near Lordsburg Playa. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions may develop at times due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong backdoor cold front will bring east to southeast winds gusting 40 to 45 mph late this morning and through the day. The winds will begin picking up around 10 AM MDT and may be strong enough to produce blowing dust on Lordsburg Playa. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NMZ409-280000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, and Derry 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sierra County Lakes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ411-427-429-TXZ419-421>424-280200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central 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 East and Northeast El Paso, Orogrande, Socorro, Indian Hot Springs, Sierra Blanca, Cornudas, Sunland Park, Vado, Fort Hancock, White Sands National Park, Salt Flat, Dell City, Tornillo, Fabens, Las Cruces, Fort Bliss, White Sands Range Headquarters, and Chaparral 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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. && $$ For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz MPH Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 04:22:05 161 WWUS74 KEPZ 270921 NPWEPZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 NMZ414-428-280200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1000Z-260328T0200Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo- Including the cities of Timberon, Mountain Park, Alamogordo, Mescalero, Tularosa, and Holloman AFB 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, and the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, generally below 7500 Feet. This includes Alamogordo, Tularosa, High Rolls, Mountain Park, Bent, areas just west of Mescalero Village, as well as Bug Scuffle and Timberon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur just east of US-54 and near the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. Tularosa, La Luz, Burro Flats, and the eastern sections of Alamogordo will see the strongest gusts. Wind direction will generally be from the east and northeast, but will vary at times over parts of the Tularosa Basin, due to complex interactions with terrain. Pockets of lighter winds will also occur, particularly near and north of Three Rivers. The peak wind gusts will occur between 7 AM and Noon, but will be quite strong throughout the day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ417-TXZ418-420-280200- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0004.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains- Including the cities of Upper Valley, West El Paso, Crow Flats, Loma Linda, Downtown El Paso, and Hueco Tanks 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In El Paso County, areas west of the Franklin Mountains, including west El Paso, and areas near and west of the Hueco Mountains. Also, the Otero Mesa in New Mexico, southward into the higher terrain of northern and western Hudspeth County in Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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 of 65 mph will occur over the Otero Mesa and around the Hueco Mountains. Gusts will range from 50 to 60 mph in west El Paso, strongest in the higher elevations along the west slopes of the Franklin Mountains, as well as through Transmountain Pass. Light but widespread blowing dust is also expected. 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. && $$ NMZ404-280200- /O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0004.260327T1600Z-260328T0200Z/ Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley- Including the cities of Virden, Lordsburg, and Red Rock 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Conditions are favorable for blowing dust later today in vicinity of Lordsburg Playa, potentially impacting portions of Interstate 10 and U.S. Highwway 70 between Lordsburg and the Arizona State Line. Dust Storm Warnings will be issued if necessary. * WHERE...Northern Hidalgo County in New Mexico, near Lordsburg Playa. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions may develop at times due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong backdoor cold front will bring east to southeast winds gusting 40 to 45 mph late this morning and through the day. The winds will begin picking up around 10 AM MDT and may be strong enough to produce blowing dust on Lordsburg Playa. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. && $$ NMZ409-280000- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0000Z/ Sierra County Lakes- Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Spaceport, and Derry 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sierra County Lakes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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. && $$ NMZ411-427-429-TXZ419-421>424-280200- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0005.260327T1200Z-260328T0600Z/ Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Orogrande, Socorro, Indian Hot Springs, Sierra Blanca, Cornudas, Sunland Park, Vado, Fort Hancock, White Sands National Park, Salt Flat, Dell City, Tornillo, Fabens, Las Cruces, Fort Bliss, White Sands Range Headquarters, and Chaparral 321 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz MPH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||