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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this tornado warning at Sep 15, 2016, 12:29 AM MDT for Curry County, Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 15, 2016, 12:29 AM MDT (06:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 15, 2016, 1:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Curry County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 214 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 661 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -104 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 867 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 56 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.2
The text
As transmitted.
164
WFUS55 KABQ 150629
TORABQ
NMC009-041-150700-
/O.NEW.KABQ.TO.W.0009.160915T0629Z-160915T0700Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1229 AM MDT THU SEP 15 2016
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
SOUTHWESTERN CURRY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...
WEST CENTRAL ROOSEVELT COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...
* UNTIL 100 AM MDT.
* AT 1229 AM MDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A
TORNADO WAS LOCATED 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MELROSE...OR 26 MILES
WEST OF PORTALES...MOVING EAST AT 15 MPH.
HAZARD...TORNADO AND PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED ROTATION.
IMPACT...FLYING DEBRIS WILL BE DANGEROUS TO THOSE CAUGHT WITHOUT
SHELTER. MOBILE HOMES WILL BE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
DAMAGE TO ROOFS...WINDOWS...AND VEHICLES WILL OCCUR. TREE
DAMAGE IS LIKELY.
* THIS TORNADIC THUNDERSTORM WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF
SOUTHWESTERN CURRY AND WEST CENTRAL ROOSEVELT COUNTIES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! MOVE TO A BASEMENT OR AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST
FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS...IN
A MOBILE HOME...OR IN A VEHICLE...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL
SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS.
&&
LAT...LON 3428 10382 3432 10381 3437 10365 3423 10366
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 281DEG 12KT 3431 10378
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
CA2 follow-up statements
357
WWUS55 KABQ 150648
SVSABQ
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1248 AM MDT THU SEP 15 2016
NMC009-041-150700-
/O.CON.KABQ.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160915T0700Z/
CURRY-ROOSEVELT-
1248 AM MDT THU SEP 15 2016
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM MDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CURRY AND CENTRAL ROOSEVELT COUNTIES...
AT 1248 AM MDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO
WAS LOCATED 10 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MELROSE...OR 21 MILES WEST OF
PORTALES...MOVING EAST AT 15 MPH.
HAZARD...TORNADO AND PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED ROTATION.
IMPACT...FLYING DEBRIS WILL BE DANGEROUS TO THOSE CAUGHT WITHOUT
SHELTER. MOBILE HOMES WILL BE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. DAMAGE
TO ROOFS...WINDOWS...AND VEHICLES WILL OCCUR. TREE DAMAGE
IS LIKELY.
THIS TORNADIC THUNDERSTORM WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF
SOUTHWESTERN CURRY AND CENTRAL ROOSEVELT COUNTIES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! MOVE TO A BASEMENT OR AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST
FLOOR OF A STURDY BUILDING. AVOID WINDOWS. IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS...IN
A MOBILE HOME...OR IN A VEHICLE...MOVE TO THE CLOSEST SUBSTANTIAL
SHELTER AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS.
&&
LAT...LON 3426 10375 3432 10375 3435 10365 3423 10366
TIME...MOT...LOC 0648Z 281DEG 12KT 3430 10370
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
CA499
WWUS55 KABQ 150657
SVSABQ
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1257 AM MDT THU SEP 15 2016
NMC009-041-150706-
/O.EXP.KABQ.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160915T0700Z/
CURRY-ROOSEVELT-
1257 AM MDT THU SEP 15 2016
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CURRY AND CENTRAL ROOSEVELT
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 100 AM MDT...
THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DIMINISHED AND THE TORNADO WARNING WILL
EXPIRE. HOWEVER...LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS REMAIN LIKELY AND A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
ALBUQUERQUE.
LAT...LON 3426 10375 3432 10375 3435 10365 3423 10366
TIME...MOT...LOC 0654Z 281DEG 12KT 3430 10370
$$
CAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 6:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 37 min |
| Sep 14, 7:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Curry | 32 min |
| Sep 14, 8:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Mora | 52 min |
| Sep 14, 9:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 42 min |
| Sep 14, 9:40 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 50 min |
| Sep 14, 10:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 23 min |
| Sep 14, 10:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | De Baca, Roosevelt | 46 min |
| Sep 14, 10:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 28 min |
| Sep 14, 11:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Roosevelt | 38 min |
| Sep 14, 11:17 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 28 min |
| Sep 14, 11:40 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 50 min |
| Sep 14, 11:50 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 40 min |
| Sep 15, 12:07 AM MDT | Tornado Warning | ABQ | Roosevelt | 23 min |
| Sep 15, 12:32 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 43 min |
| Sep 15, 12:34 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 41 min |
| Sep 15, 12:43 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Roosevelt | 2 hr |
| Sep 15, 1:04 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 41 min |
| Sep 15, 1:13 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 47 min |
| Sep 15, 1:18 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 42 min |
| Sep 15, 1:30 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 11 min |
| Sep 15, 1:37 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Union | 83 min |
| Sep 15, 1:43 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel | 32 min |
| Sep 15, 2:19 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 26 min |
| Sep 15, 2:23 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 52 min |
| Sep 15, 3:28 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 32 min |
| Sep 15, 3:33 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel | 117 min |
| Sep 15, 3:41 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel | 34 min |
| Sep 15, 6:19 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel | 116 min |
| Sep 15, 11:24 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 36 min |
| Sep 15, 11:38 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | De Baca, Guadalupe | 52 min |
| Sep 15, 12:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Torrance | 33 min |
| Sep 15, 12:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe, Lincoln | 43 min |
| Sep 15, 12:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Torrance | 37 min |
| Sep 15, 12:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Valencia | 31 min |
| Sep 15, 12:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 26 min |
| Sep 15, 12:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 38 min | |
| Sep 15, 12:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Lincoln | 33 min |
| Sep 15, 12:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Valencia | 26 min |
| Sep 15, 12:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 53 min |
| Sep 15, 1:04 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 26 min | |
| Sep 15, 1:06 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 24 min |
| Sep 15, 1:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 35 min |
| Sep 15, 1:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 43 min |
| Sep 15, 1:30 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Guadalupe, Lincoln | 2 hr |
| Sep 15, 1:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Valencia | 36 min |
| Sep 15, 1:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 46 min |
| Sep 15, 1:46 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro, Valencia | 44 min |
| Sep 15, 1:52 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 23 min |
| Sep 15, 2:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 45 min |
| Sep 15, 2:04 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 26 min |
| Sep 15, 2:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 37 min |
| Sep 15, 2:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 46 min |
| Sep 15, 2:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 27 min |
| Sep 15, 2:37 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 38 min |
| Sep 15, 2:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 49 min |
| Sep 15, 2:54 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance, Valencia | 2 hr |
| Sep 15, 2:59 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 2 hr |
| Sep 15, 3:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 29 min | |
| Sep 15, 3:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 30 min |
| Sep 15, 3:37 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Guadalupe | 83 min |
| Sep 15, 3:40 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 20 min | |
| Sep 15, 4:03 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Otero | 27 min |
| Sep 15, 4:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 47 min |
| Sep 15, 4:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Otero | 27 min |
| Sep 15, 4:42 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln, Torrance | 93 min |
| Sep 15, 4:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 41 min |
| Sep 15, 4:53 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 37 min |
| Sep 15, 5:16 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Guadalupe, Torrance | 119 min |
| Sep 15, 5:19 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 15 min |
| Sep 15, 5:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 33 min |
| Sep 15, 5:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 31 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.