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High Wind Warning 15, NWS Albuquerque, NM

April 24, 2017

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Apr 24, 2017, 4:37 PM MDT. It took effect at Apr 24, 2017, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 24, 2017, 4:37 PM MDT (22:37 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2017, 9:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2017, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

The text

As transmitted.

801 
WWUS75 KABQ 242237
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
437 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...STRONG WINDS TO PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT AND TUESDAY ACROSS
CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL AREAS...

.Strong west and southwest winds will weaken most places during
the early evening hours, but they will continue through tonight 
and Tuesday across central and south central areas as a strong jet
stream traverses New Mexico. Peak gusts will reach up to 50 mph,
except up to 60 mph in the south central mountains tonight and
Tuesday. The potential exists for strong winds to become
widespread again Tuesday mainly along and south of I-40. The jet
stream will gradually exit east of New Mexico Tuesday night and
Wednesday enabling winds to weaken.

NMZ526-540-250300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0015.170425T0300Z-170426T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
437 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM
MDT Tuesday. 

* LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph through this evening, then strengthening tonight with
  occasional gusts approaching 60 mph. West at 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts around 60 mph on Tuesday.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through tonight, then
  strengthen further on Tuesday, before weakening but remaining
  windy Tuesday night.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north-to-south
  roads like I-25. Light-weight and unsecured objects may become
  airborne. Flimsy structures may topple over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ523-539-250300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
437 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...Central Highlands and Eastern Lincoln County. 

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph. Shifting out of the northwest Tuesday afternoon.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through Tuesday, before
  weakening but remaining breezy Tuesday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north-to-south 
  roads like I-25 . Light-weight and unsecured objects may 
  become airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505>508-512>515-518>522-524-525-528-529-250300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
437 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo, Sandia and Manzano Mountains;
  Northeast and Far Northeast Highlands; Estancia Valley; South 
  Central Highlands; Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper 
  Tularosa Valley; West Central Mountains, Highlands and Plateau; 
  Southwest Mountains and Chuska Mountains. 

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the afternoon, then
  weaken through early evening, except over mountain peaks where
  strong winds will persist through tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north-to-south 
  roads like I-25 . Light-weight and unsecured objects may 
  become airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
618 
WWUS75 KABQ 250255
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
855 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...STRONG WINDS TO PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT AND TUESDAY ACROSS
CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL AREAS...

.Strong west and southwest winds will weaken most places overnight,
but they will continue through tonight and Tuesday across central
and south central areas as a strong jet stream traverses New 
Mexico. Peak gusts will reach up to 50 mph, except up to 60 mph in
the south central mountains tonight and Tuesday. The potential 
exists for strong winds to become widespread again Tuesday mainly 
along and south of I-40. The jet stream will gradually exit east 
of New Mexico Tuesday night and Wednesday allowing winds to 
weaken.

NMZ526-540-251100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.170425T0300Z-170426T0200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
855 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph through this evening, then strengthening tonight with 
  occasional gusts approaching 60 mph. West at 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts around 60 mph on Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through tonight, then 
  strengthen further on Tuesday, before weakening but remaining 
  windy Tuesday night. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north-to-south 
  roads like I-25. Light-weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. Flimsy structures may topple over. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505>508-512>515-518>522-524-525-528-529-250400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170425T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
855 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have subsided below advisory levels.

$$

NMZ523-539-251100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
855 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...Central Highlands and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph. Shifting out of the northwest Tuesday afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through Tuesday, before 
  weakening but remaining breezy Tuesday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north-to-south 
  roads like I-25 . Light-weight and unsecured objects may 
  become airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

40
777 
WWUS75 KABQ 250928
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
328 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...STRONG WINDS TO PERSIST TODAY ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 
40...

.Strong west winds will become more widespread today along and 
south of Interstate 40. Peak gusts will range from 50 to 60 mph
and become more northwesterly this afternoon. The strong winds 
will diminish this evening but will remain breezy to windy 
tonight. 

NMZ526-540-251800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
328 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph early this morning, then becoming west 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts to around 60 mph by midday and continuing through the
  afternoon.  

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen further today, before weakening
  but remaining windy tonight.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south
  oriented roads. Light weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. Flimsy structures may topple over. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ533>538-251800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
328 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. 

* LOCATION...Guadalupe, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, and De Baca 
  Counties as well as the Chaves County Plains.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph. 
 
* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak during the
  afternoon before weakening but remaining breezy this evening.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south
  oriented roads. Light weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ505>508-519>522-524-525-251800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
328 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. 

* LOCATION...West Central Plateau, Highlands and Mountains,
  Southwest and Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Middle and Lower Rio
  Grande Valley, Estancia and Upper Tularosa Valleys, and the
  South Central Highlands. 

* WINDS...West and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph,
  becoming northwest this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds are expected to strengthen this morning, then
  peak this afternoon before weakening but remaining breezy this
  evening.
 
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south 
  oriented roads including Interstate 25. Light weight and 
  unsecured objects may become airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ523-539-251800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
328 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Central Highlands and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WINDS...West and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph,
  becoming northwest this afternoon. 
 
* TIMING...Winds are expected to strengthen this morning, then
  peak this afternoon before weakening but remaining breezy this
  evening.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south
  oriented roads. Light weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$
207 
WWUS75 KABQ 251753
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1153 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...STRONG WINDS TO PERSIST TODAY ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE
40...

.Strong west winds will become more widespread this afternoon 
along and south of Interstate 40. Peak gusts will range from 50 to
60 mph and become more northwesterly this afternoon. The strong 
winds will diminish this evening but will remain breezy to windy 
tonight.

NMZ526-540-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1153 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WINDS...West and southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph early this morning, then becoming west 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts to around 60 mph by midday and continuing through the 
  afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen further today, before weakening 
  but remaining windy tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south 
  oriented roads. Light weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. Flimsy structures may topple over. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ523-539-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
1153 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Central Highlands and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WINDS...West and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds are expected to strengthen this afternoon, then
  peak mid-afternoon before weakening but remaining breezy this 
  evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south 
  oriented roads. Light weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ533>538-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1153 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Guadalupe, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, and De Baca 
  Counties as well as the Chaves County Plains. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peaking mid-afternoon
  before weakening but remaining breezy this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south 
  oriented roads. Light weight and unsecured objects may become 
  airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ505>508-519>522-524-525-260200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
1153 AM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...West Central Plateau, Highlands and Mountains, 
  Southwest and Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Middle and Lower 
  Rio Grande Valley, Estancia and Upper Tularosa Valleys, and 
  the South Central Highlands. 

* WINDS...West and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph,
  becoming northwest mid-afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds are expected to strengthen this afternoon, then
  peak mid-afternoon before weakening but remaining breezy this 
  evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced at times in dust prone locations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will impact north to south 
  oriented roads including Interstate 25. Light weight and 
  unsecured objects may become airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$
771 
WWUS75 KABQ 260207
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
807 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

NMZ526-540-260315-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
807 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have subsided below high wind warning criteria, thus we
allowed the warning to expire. 

$$

NMZ505>508-519>525-533>539-260315-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170426T0200Z/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
807 PM MDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have subsided below wind advisory criteria,thus we have
allowed the advisory to expire.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 24, 3:32 PM MDT, 1 hour 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 24, 3:32 PM MDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
332 PM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...STRONG WINDS TO CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT SOME PLACES, THEN BECOME
WIDESPREAD AGAIN TUESDAY...

.SYNOPSIS...
A broad upper level trough crossing the central and southern Rockies
will steer the jet stream over New Mexico inducing breezy to windy
conditions over central and southern areas tonight through Tuesday
night. Wind gusts will be strongest over the south central mountains,
where gusts to 60 mph are expected. A Pacific cold front will cross
from the northwest on Tuesday dropping temperatures 12 to 20 degrees
below todays readings and reducing fire weather concerns. The storm
system will trigger showers, thunderstorms and mountain snow showers
mainly over northern areas. A few inches of snow will be possible in
the mountains near the Colorado border Tuesday night. Winds will
weaken Wednesday and temperatures will remain cool as precipitation
tapers off. However, an upper level trough will bring more strong
winds during the latter half of the work week, and a strong low
pressure system will bring much colder air and widespread
precipitation Friday night through Saturday night.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Although most of the accumulating precipitation is forecast to favor
northern areas Tuesday, models continue to indicate spottier showers
and storms will also develop as far south as the south central and
southwest mountains. Recent model runs brought the jet stream
farther south, so the area of strong winds on Tuesday now looks to
favor locations along and south of I-40.

Winds will let up some on Wednesday while shifting out of the
northwest and remaining breezy as the upper level trough shifts east
of the Rockies. Models depict the upper trough deepening over NM just
before the system exits eastward. This will help drop a gusty back
door cold front southward through the eastern plains, but overall
winds will be lighter than Tuesday.

A negatively tilted upper level trough is progged to carve into the
central Rockies ahead of the aforementioned low pressure system
during the mid to latter half of the week. Precipitation looks to
favor northern areas Thursday before spreading farther south Friday
and Saturday. Freezing temperatures are expected across much of the
north and west Friday night and especially Saturday night of the
coming weekend. This will probably allow for some lower elevation
snowfall, with a healthy accumulation possible in the mountains.
Another round of strong winds will also be possible Thursday, and
across southern areas Friday.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

...WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY
EVENING...

...STRONG WINDS ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 40 TUESDAY BUT
COOLER WITH HIGHER HUMIDITY OVERALL...

Critical fire conditions end this evening, as an upper level trough
moves begins to move into the Four Corners region this evening.
Lower temperatures and increased low-level moisture will improve
humidity overnight into Tuesday. The trough will increase coverage
of wetting showers overnight, spreading east over the northern half
of NM. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon.
Showers may will generally remain north of I-40 and possibly reach
the ABQ metro area Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds will not be as
widespread Tuesday, however they will persist over the high central
plains zone. Winds finally diminish Wednesday.

As the trough exits the region Wednesday, cooler temperatures will
funnel into NM, with drier westerly flow west of the central
mountain chain. Thanks to cooler temperatures, humidity levels will
stay high enough to not warrant critical fire concerns Wednesday.
Mixing heights will remain fairly low Wednesday, before increasing
Thursday as more zonal flow aloft builds in. This in turn will help
increase surface wind speeds with a focus for stronger winds through
the west-central highlands and east-central high plains Thursday
afternoon, accompanied by higher transport winds through the central
portion of the state. The increased wind and lower dewpoints through
central NM will enhance critical fire weather Thursday afternoon.

A Pacific low enters the Great Basin region Friday, and into NM
Friday night through Saturday. Long range models still diverge on
whether or not this weekend system will dive through NM, or stay
north of the NM/CO border. A southerly track, favored by the GFS for
the past few runs, will allow for more widespread wetting
precipitation. A more northerly track, favored by the ECMWF, will
limit precipitation chances. After that, long range models depict a
northwest flow with cooler temperatures over NM likely to start the
month of May.

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&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Strong westerly winds have already begun to increase over NM this
morning, and will continue to do so through the afternoon where winds
are expected to peak between 25 to 30 knots with gusts as high as 45
knots. An Aviation Weather Warning will be forthcoming at ABQ this
afternoon. Westerly winds are not expected to diminish significantly
overnight into Tuesday morning, ranging between 10 to 20 knots, with
gusts up to 30 knots. A change in the weather pattern is expected
Tuesday morning, with a trough dipping into the Four Corners region.
This will increase the chance for light showers of rain for western
and northern TAF sites including, FMN, GUP, and SAF. There is some
uncertainty if showers will reach AEG and ABQ. Downsloping wind will
delay precipitation chances at LVS until perhaps late Tuesday
afternoon/evening.

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&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  45  58  32  63 /  20  50  20   0
Dulce...........................  37  56  28  59 /  40  70  30   5
Cuba............................  39  54  29  59 /  20  70  30   5
Gallup..........................  41  60  27  64 /  20  50  20   0
El Morro........................  37  56  26  60 /   5  50  20   0
Grants..........................  41  61  30  64 /   5  40  20   0
Quemado.........................  45  61  33  62 /   5  40  30   0
Glenwood........................  42  74  36  76 /   0  20  10   0
Chama...........................  34  52  27  54 /  50  80  50  10
Los Alamos......................  49  56  35  59 /  10  60  30   5
Pecos...........................  40  57  32  58 /   5  60  40  10
Cerro/Questa....................  38  57  30  55 /  20  60  70  10
Red River.......................  32  52  25  50 /  30  70  80  30
Angel Fire......................  34  51  26  50 /  20  60  70  20
Taos............................  37  57  29  58 /  10  50  50  10
Mora............................  44  58  33  56 /  10  50  40  20
Espanola........................  49  61  37  65 /   5  50  30  10
Santa Fe........................  47  56  36  58 /   5  60  30  10
Santa Fe Airport................  46  61  34  63 /   5  50  30  10
Albuquerque Foothills...........  54  66  41  68 /   5  50  30   5
Albuquerque Heights.............  52  67  42  69 /   0  40  20   5
Albuquerque Valley..............  54  69  43  70 /   0  40  20   5
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  51  69  40  71 /   5  40  20   5
Los Lunas.......................  49  71  40  72 /   0  40  20   5
Rio Rancho......................  52  67  41  70 /   5  50  20   5
Socorro.........................  53  77  46  75 /   0  20  10   5
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  44  60  32  61 /  10  60  30   5
Tijeras.........................  49  62  38  63 /  10  50  30   5
Moriarty/Estancia...............  45  62  35  62 /   0  40  20   5
Clines Corners..................  45  60  34  60 /   0  40  20  10
Gran Quivira....................  49  66  39  65 /   0  40  20   5
Carrizozo.......................  50  72  42  69 /   0  20  20   5
Ruidoso.........................  45  67  38  63 /   0  20  20   5
Capulin.........................  42  60  31  51 /   0  50  80  20
Raton...........................  42  65  34  58 /   0  30  70  20
Springer........................  44  67  35  61 /   0  30  60  20
Las Vegas.......................  45  62  33  60 /   0  20  40  20
Clayton.........................  52  70  37  59 /   0  50  70  20
Roy.............................  47  68  36  58 /   0  30  70  20
Conchas.........................  57  75  45  66 /   0  20  60  20
Santa Rosa......................  53  73  42  69 /   0  20  30  20
Tucumcari.......................  58  79  43  67 /   0  10  60  30
Clovis..........................  55  80  43  65 /   0  10  40  30
Portales........................  58  80  45  67 /   0   5  30  20
Fort Sumner.....................  56  78  46  70 /   0  10  20  20
Roswell.........................  57  85  52  76 /   0   0  10  10
Picacho.........................  55  76  47  71 /   0   5  10   5
Elk.............................  53  72  43  67 /   0   0   5   5

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 9 PM MDT this evening for the following
zones... NMZ101>109.

Wind Advisory until 9 PM MDT this evening for the following zones...
 NMZ502-505>508-512>515-518>522-524>526-528-529-540.

Wind Advisory until 8 PM MDT Tuesday for the following zones...
NMZ523-539.

High Wind Warning from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Tuesday for
the following zones... NMZ526-540.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 24, 4:36 AM MDT, 12 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
436 AM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

NMZ501>540-251100-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
436 AM MDT Mon Apr 24 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A red flag warning is in effect between 10 am to 9 pm MDT today.
Widespread strong wind...low humidity and an unstable atmosphere will
affect the area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Another round of strong wind will favor areas along and south of
Interstate 40 on Tuesday. Longer range weather models are showing a
significant storm system for the Friday and Saturday time frame. Snow
levels could lower enough to provide some impacts across the north
central mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 24, 2:11 PM MDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
211 PM MDT MON APR 24 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1212 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS    35.00N 105.66W
04/24/2017  M58 MPH          TORRANCE           NM   ASOS

            KCQC ASOS.

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ1701691

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