Watches, Warnings & Advisories



5 products issued by NWS for: Las Cruces Intl Airport NM

Dust Storm Warning

DUST STORM WARNING
NWS EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
649 PM MDT WED JUN 19 2024

NMC013-029-051-200115-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DS.W.0008.240620T0049Z-240620T0115Z/
649 PM MDT WED JUN 19 2024
Dona Ana County-Luna County-Sierra County-

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a

* Dust Storm Warning for...
Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
Northeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
Northwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 715 PM MDT.

* At 649 PM MDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 21
miles northeast of Engle to 9 miles south of Hatch, moving
southwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in
excess of 50 mph.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

* This includes Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 18
and 98.

Locations impacted include...
Hatch, Upham, Arrey, Nutt, Rincon, Caballo, Cuchillo, Truth or
Consequences, Radium Springs, Derry, Salem, Garfield, Engle, Cutter,
Palomas, City of Elephant Butte, Spaceport America, Rock House, North
Monticello Point, and Williamsburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.

LAT...LON 3348 10669 3248 10687 3248 10757 3347 10739
          3348 10724 3348 10669

$$


Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
NMC013-035-200130-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.SV.W.0023.240620T0045Z-240620T0130Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service El Paso TX
645 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  West central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
  Northeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 644 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southwest
  of White Sands National Park, moving north at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  White Sands National Park, Portions of Jornada Experimental Range,
  and Lake Lucero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3259 10635 3260 10656 3290 10658 3292 10630
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 181DEG 20KT 3268 10646

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

BROWN




Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
612 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024

NMC013-200215-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0006.240620T0012Z-240620T0215Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dona Ana NM-
612 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the
  following county, Dona Ana.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
  over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Talavera, East Mesa and Northeast Las Cruces.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

&&

LAT...LON 3239 10667 3238 10659 3222 10652 3215 10663
      3226 10671 3237 10672


$$

LPR




Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
446 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024

NMZ411-TXZ420-200700-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0010.240619T2246Z-240620T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0019.240620T0300Z-240620T1200Z/
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Northern Hudspeth
Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Sunland Park, Loma Linda, Vado, Hueco
Tanks, and Las Cruces
446 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
  east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley. In
  Texas, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$



Blowing Dust Advisory

BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
446 PM MDT WED JUN 19 2024

NMZ411-TXZ420-200200-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0010.240619T2246Z-240620T0200Z/
446 PM MDT WED JUN 19 2024
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley NM-Northern Hudspeth
Highlands/Hueco Mountains TX-

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley. In
Texas, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

$$