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High Wind Warning 16, NWS Albuquerque, NM

April 27, 2017

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Apr 27, 2017, 3:42 AM MDT. It took effect at Apr 27, 2017, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2017, 3:42 AM MDT (09:42 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2017, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 27, 2017, 7:00 PM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

The text

As transmitted.

807 
WWUS75 KABQ 270942
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
342 AM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS RETURN TODAY...

.Strong to damaging winds will return to much of New Mexico today
as another upper level trough moves from west to east along the 
New Mexico and Colorado border. The strongest winds are expected
across the Sandia, Manzano and south central mountains as well as
the central and south central highlands. Gusts near 60 mph will be
possible in this area. Winds will diminish this evening. 

NMZ521-523-524-526-539-540-271800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0013.170427T1600Z-170428T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0016.170427T1500Z-170428T0100Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
342 AM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM
MDT this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Sandia, Manzano and South Central Mountains, 
  Central and South Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Wind will strengthen through the morning, peak during
  the afternoon and diminish this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced 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.

&&

$$

NMZ505>508-512>515-519-520-522-525-527>538-271800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.170427T1700Z-170428T0100Z/
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-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
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-
342 AM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT
this evening. 

* LOCATION...This includes all of eastern New Mexico, the
  Estancia, Upper Tularosa, middle and lower Rio Grande Valley and
  much of western New Mexico near and south of Interstate 40. 

* WINDS...Westerly at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 55
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this morning, peak during the
  afternoon, and diminish early this evening. 

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

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on north to
  south oriented roadways which may make driving difficult for
  high profile vehicles. 

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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2 follow-up statements
943 
WWUS75 KABQ 271826
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1226 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TODAY...

.Strong to damaging winds are developing much of New Mexico today
as another upper level trough moves from west to east along the 
New Mexico and Colorado border. The strongest winds are expected 
across the Sandia, Manzano and south central mountains as well as 
the central and south central highlands. Gusts near 60 mph will be
possible in this area. Winds will diminish this evening.

NMZ521-523-524-526-539-540-280100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170428T0100Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1226 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Sandia, Manzano and South Central Mountains, 
  Central and South Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Wind will peak during the afternoon and diminish this 
  evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced 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.

&&

$$

NMZ505>508-512>515-519-520-522-525-527>538-280100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170428T0100Z/
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-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
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-
1226 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes all of eastern New Mexico, the 
  Estancia, Upper Tularosa, middle and lower Rio Grande Valley 
  and much of western New Mexico near and south of Interstate 
  40. 

* WINDS...Westerly at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 55 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak during the afternoon, and diminish 
  early this evening. 

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

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways which may make driving difficult for 
  high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
437 
WWUS75 KABQ 280040
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
640 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

NMZ521-523-524-526-539-540-280145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170428T0100Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
640 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to weaken through sunset, so the High Wind
Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ505>508-512>515-519-520-522-525-527>538-280145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170428T0100Z/
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-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
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-
640 PM MDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to weaken through sunset, so the Wind Advisory 
will be allowed to expire..

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 3:25 AM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia16 hr
Apr 27, 3:42 AM MDTWind AdvisoryABQ15 hr
Apr 27, 3:59 AM MDTWinter Storm WatchABQ24 hr

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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.