El Paso wakes up under clear skies and mild temperatures on Tuesday, February 17, with readings in the low 60s and a calm start that will not last long. A gusty west wind is expected to charge across the city later today, with a Wind Advisory in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM MST and areas of blowing dust possible through the midday and afternoon hours.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
West winds will strengthen through late morning and hit their stride from midday into the afternoon, with sustained speeds generally in the 12 to 31 mph range and frequent gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. Some spots could get clipped by even stronger bursts, with gusts up to 60 mph mentioned in the advisory for Tuesday, February 17, from 8 AM to 8 PM MST, according to the National…..