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Otero County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Otero County, New Mexico right now. The most recent was a Flood Advisory that ended Oct 20, 1:30 AM.
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Otero County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | Oct 19, 11:35 PM | Oct 20, 1:30 AM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 19, 8:44 PM | Oct 19, 9:30 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 16, 11:40 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 16, 11:40 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 16, 9:17 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 16, 9:17 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 16, 9:17 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 16, 9:17 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 15, 5:24 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Blowing Dust Advisory | Oct 15, 5:24 PM | Oct 16, 9:00 AM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Blowing Dust Advisory | Oct 15, 5:24 PM | Oct 16, 9:00 AM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 15, 5:24 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 15, 5:24 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 15, 5:24 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 15, 2:12 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 15, 2:12 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 15, 6:28 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 15, 6:28 AM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 14, 11:35 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 14, 11:35 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 14, 1:18 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Warning | Oct 14, 1:18 PM | Oct 16, 12:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Watch | Oct 14, 6:19 AM | Oct 16, 6:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Watch | Oct 13, 10:49 PM | Oct 16, 6:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Watch | Oct 13, 10:49 PM | Oct 16, 6:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| High Wind Watch | Oct 13, 11:23 AM | Oct 16, 6:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 11, 6:08 PM | Oct 11, 6:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 1, 9:32 PM | Oct 2, 8:00 AM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flood Warning | Sep 29, 10:32 PM | Sep 30, 1:00 AM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 7:43 PM | Sep 29, 8:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flood Warning | Sep 29, 5:27 PM | Sep 29, 11:00 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 4:49 PM | Sep 29, 7:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 29, 4:42 PM | Sep 29, 4:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 4:32 PM | Sep 29, 10:30 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 4:22 PM | Sep 29, 7:15 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 29, 4:14 PM | Sep 29, 4:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 4:14 PM | Sep 29, 6:30 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 4:10 PM | Sep 29, 5:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 29, 4:06 PM | Sep 29, 4:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 29, 3:52 PM | Sep 29, 6:45 PM | El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
Pattern
What Otero County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Otero County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.
Sustained winds of 40 mph or more, or gusts of 58 mph or more, are expected. Secure loose objects and expect downed trees and power lines.
Blowing dust reducing visibility. Slow down and be ready to pull over.
Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.
Flooding of rivers, streams or low-lying areas is occurring or expected. Avoid flooded roads and monitor river levels.
Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.
A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.
Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.
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Questions
About Otero County alerts
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Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Otero County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
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Yes. /weather-alerts/nm/otero-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Otero County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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