Station Name: RIO GRANDE AT EL PASO, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,707 feet / 1,130 meters

Nearest Address:
4467 Anapra Rd
El Paso, TX 79922
El Paso County

GPS Coordinates: 31.80288488, -106.5408218

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 7:18AM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 7:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 7:00 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED AREA WIDE TODAY AND WEDNESDAY... .An approaching Pacific low pressure system moving into the Great Basin will induce strong winds across the Desert Southwest today and Wednesday. The region will remain quite dry with minimum RH in the lower teens and poor overnight recoveries. Warmer than average temperatures will also persist, leading to deep mixing and instability. West to southwest winds will increase each afternoon to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Area mountains may see stronger midday gusts. Recent rains over mountain forests may reduce fire risk somewhat, but weather conditions will be favorable for rapid drying of fine fuels and increasing ERCs back above seasonal normals. Fire weather conditions will become Critical each day across all of Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. * AFFECTED AREA...This includes the Gila National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, and all sky islands and lowlands across Southwest and South Central New Mexico. In addition, this includes the Far West Texas counties of El Paso and Hudspeth. * TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-9 percent across the lowlands. 10-15 percent over area mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 or Critical to Extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 7:18AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 7:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 7:00 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED AREA WIDE TODAY AND WEDNESDAY... .An approaching Pacific low pressure system moving into the Great Basin will induce strong winds across the Desert Southwest today and Wednesday. The region will remain quite dry with minimum RH in the lower teens and poor overnight recoveries. Warmer than average temperatures will also persist, leading to deep mixing and instability. West to southwest winds will increase each afternoon to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Area mountains may see stronger midday gusts. Recent rains over mountain forests may reduce fire risk somewhat, but weather conditions will be favorable for rapid drying of fine fuels and increasing ERCs back above seasonal normals. Fire weather conditions will become Critical each day across all of Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. * AFFECTED AREA...This includes the Gila National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, and all sky islands and lowlands across Southwest and South Central New Mexico. In addition, this includes the Far West Texas counties of El Paso and Hudspeth. * TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-9 percent across the lowlands. 10-15 percent over area mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 or Critical to Extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 12:08AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. West-outhwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo and Southeast Tularosa Basin. In Texas, Western El Paso County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 12:08AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. West-outhwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo and Southeast Tularosa Basin. In Texas, Western El Paso County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 12:08AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will favor areas along the east slopes of mountain ranges.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.