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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
NMZ414-415-417-428-429-TXZ418>424-161845-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-261016T1800Z/
WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET-SACRAMENTO
MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET-OTERO MESA-EAST CENTRAL TULAROSA
BASIN/ALAMOGORDO-SOUTHEAST TULAROSA BASIN-WESTERN EL PASO COUNTY-
EASTERN/CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY-NORTHERN HUDSPETH HIGHLANDS/HUECO
MOUNTAINS-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 TIMBERON, SUNSPOT, FORT BLISS, TULAROSA, CROW
FLATS, WEST EL PASO, APACHE SUMMIT, MESCALERO, TORNILLO, INDIAN HOT
SPRINGS, CORNUDAS, HUECO TANKS, OROGRANDE, LOMA LINDA, ALAMOGORDO,
SALT FLAT, SIERRA BLANCA, FORT HANCOCK, SOCORRO, UPPER VALLEY,
HOLLOMAN AFB, FABENS, CLOUDCROFT, MOUNTAIN PARK, DOWNTOWN EL PASO,
EAST AND NORTHEAST EL PASO, AND DELL CITY
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
..HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY
NMZ409>411-416-427-161845-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-261016T1800Z/
SIERRA COUNTY LAKES-NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY-SOUTHERN DONA ANA
COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY-EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW
7500 FEET-WEST CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN/WHITE SANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GARFIELD, PINON, VADO, SUNLAND PARK,
CHAPARRAL, WHITE SANDS NATIONAL PARK, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, DERRY,
LAS CRUCES, SACRAMENTO, RADIUM SPRINGS, MAYHILL, HATCH, WHITE SANDS
RANGE HEADQUARTERS, AND SPACEPORT
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
..WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY
NMZ405-406-170200-
/O.EXA.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-261017T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-261017T0600Z/
LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL-UPLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CLOVERDALE, ANIMAS, HACHITA, AND ANTELOPE
WELLS
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...FOR THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY, VISIBILITY BETWEEN
ONE-QUARTER AND ONE MILE IN BLOWING DUST AT TIMES. FOR THE HIGH
WIND WARNING, EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.
* WHERE...NEW MEXICO BOOTHEEL.
* WHEN...FOR THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY.
DAMAGING WINDS COULD BLOW DOWN TREES AND POWER LINES. TRAVEL COULD
BE DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
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'.
PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND
OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.
NMZ407-170200-
/O.EXA.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-261017T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-261017T0600Z/
SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DEMING AND COLUMBUS
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...FOR THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY, VISIBILITY BETWEEN
ONE-QUARTER AND ONE MILE IN BLOWING DUST. FOR THE WIND ADVISORY,
EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* WHERE...PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO.
* WHEN...FOR THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.
* 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.
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.
NMZ404-170200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-261017T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-261017T0600Z/
SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF VIRDEN, LORDSBURG, AND RED ROCK
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...FOR THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY, VISIBILITY BETWEEN
ONE-QUARTER AND ONE MILE IN BLOWING DUST POSSIBLE AT TIMES. FOR THE
WIND ADVISORY, EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* WHERE...PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO.
* WHEN...FOR THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.
* 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.
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.
NMZ401-403-408-425-426-170200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-261017T0600Z/
UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-SOUTHERN GILA FOOTHILLS/MIMBRES VALLEY-
EASTERN BLACK RANGE FOOTHILLS-CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY/SILVER CITY
AREA-SOUTHERN GILA REGION HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CLIFF, LAKE ROBERTS, KINGSTON, WINSTON,
MIMBRES, GILA HOT SPRINGS, HURLEY, HILLSBORO, SILVER CITY, GRANT
COUNTY AIRPORT, MULE CREEK, BUCKHORN, FORT BAYARD, AND FAYWOOD
1140 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH EXPECTED.
* WHERE...PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO.
* 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.
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