Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Feb 11, 2017, 4:49 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2017, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2017, 4:49 PM MST (23:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2017, 5:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2017, 4:59 PM MST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
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541 WWUS75 KABQ 112349 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 449 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...STRONG WINDS TO REDEVELOP OVER THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... ...DAMAGING EAST CANYON WINDS SUNDAY IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER RIO GRANDE AND UPPER TULAROSA VALLEYS AS WELL AS THE SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS... .Tonight, a strong backdoor cold front will push southward through the eastern plains and westward through and beyond the central mountain chain. Strong to damaging east canyon or gap winds in the Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley and South Central Highlands are expected. NMZ534-120600- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170212T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.170212T0700Z-170212T2100Z/ Quay County- 449 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM MST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Quay County in New Mexico. * WINDS...Will turn north-northeasterly around midnight, increasing in speed to 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the overnight hours into mid day Sunday. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility reductions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. East to west oriented roadways, including I-40, will be especially susceptible to these cross winds. 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. && $$ NMZ513>515-523-529-531>533-120100- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170212T0000Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River- Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County- 449 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Strong winds will continue to subside this afternoon across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and portions of northeast New Mexico. Therefore, the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ NMZ519-520-525-120600- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.170212T1200Z-170213T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0007.170212T1200Z-170213T0200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley- 449 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATION...Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WINDS...East at 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to near 60 mph below canyons and through gaps. * TIMING...Increasing early Sunday morning, peaking mid day, then decreasing early Sunday evening. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility reductions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Very strong cross winds on north to south oriented roadways, including Interstate 25, may create dangerous travel conditions for large and high profile vehicles. Damage to trees, roofs, utility lines and other vulnerable structures is possible. 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. && $$ NMZ524-120600- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0007.170212T1200Z-170213T0200Z/ South Central Highlands- 449 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday. * LOCATION...This includes the South Central Highlands. * WINDS...East to northeast at 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph. * TIMING...Increasing early Sunday morning, peaking mid day, then decreasing early Sunday evening. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility restrictions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Very strong cross winds on north to south oriented roadways may create dangerous travel conditions for large and high profile vehicles. Damage to trees, roofs, utility lines and other vulnerable structures is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ530-535-536-120600- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.170212T0700Z-170212T2100Z/ Union County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- 449 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM MST SUNDAY... * LOCATION...The far eastern plains of New Mexico. * WINDS...Sustained from the north-northeast at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will turn northerly and rapidly increase in speed tonight. The wind shift will impact northeast New Mexico prior to midnight, gradually progressing southward into the early morning hours. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility reductions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially 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. && $$ 34
3 follow-up statements
650 WWUS75 KABQ 120446 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 946 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...STRONG WINDS TO REDEVELOP OVER THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... ...DAMAGING EAST CANYON WINDS SUNDAY IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER RIO GRANDE AND UPPER TULAROSA VALLEYS AS WELL AS THE SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS... .Tonight, a strong backdoor cold front will continue to push southward through the eastern plains and westward through and beyond the central mountain chain. Strong to damaging east canyon or gap winds in the Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley and South Central Highlands are expected. NMZ519-520-524-525-121300- /O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0007.170212T1200Z-170213T0000Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands- Upper Tularosa Valley- 946 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY... * LOCATION...Middle and Lower Rio Grande and Upper Tularosa Valleys as well as the South Central Highlands. * WINDS...East at 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to near 60 mph below canyons and through gaps. * TIMING...Increasing early Sunday morning, peaking mid day, then decreasing early Sunday evening. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility reductions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Very strong cross winds on north to south oriented roadways, including Interstate 25, may create dangerous travel conditions for large and high profile vehicles. Damage to trees, roofs, utility lines and other vulnerable structures is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ530-534>536-121300- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.170212T0700Z-170212T2100Z/ Union County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- 946 PM MST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SUNDAY... * LOCATION...The far eastern plains of New Mexico. * WINDS...Sustained from the north-northeast at 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will turn northerly and rapidly increase in speed tonight. The wind shift has already begun to move into northeast New Mexico, and will gradually progress southward into the early morning hours. Wind speeds will increase as the night progresses. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility reductions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially 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. && $$ 34
493 WWUS75 KABQ 121245 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 545 AM MST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...DAMAGING EAST CANYON WINDS TODAY IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER RIO GRANDE AND UPPER TULAROSA VALLEYS AS WELL AS THE SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS... .A strong backdoor cold front will continue to push southwest across New Mexico this morning, with strong and gusty winds behind it. Strong to damaging east canyon or gap winds in the Middle and Lower Rio Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley and South Central Highlands are expected. NMZ530-534>536-121345- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170212T2100Z/ Union County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- 545 AM MST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Windy conditions will persist across the Eastern Plains today, but generally below advisory criteria. $$ NMZ519-520-524-525-130000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170213T0000Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands- Upper Tularosa Valley- 545 AM MST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Middle and Lower Rio Grande and Upper Tularosa Valleys as well as the South Central Highlands. * WINDS...East at 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to near 60 mph below canyons and through gaps. * TIMING...Increasing this morning, peaking mid day, then decreasing early Sunday evening. * VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility reductions are foreseen. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Very strong cross winds on north to south oriented roadways, including Interstate 25, may create dangerous travel conditions for large and high profile vehicles. Damage to trees, roofs, utility lines and other vulnerable structures is possible. 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. && $$
522 WWUS75 KABQ 122359 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 459 PM MST Sun Feb 12 2017 NMZ519-520-524-525-130100- /O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170213T0000Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands- Upper Tularosa Valley- 459 PM MST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque will allow the High Wind Warning to expire at 5pm MST. A general east wind will average 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph this evening and gradually lower through the rest of the night. $$ 40
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 6:00 PM MST | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | 9 hr | |
| Feb 10, 6:00 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel, Union | 24 hr |
| Feb 11, 3:09 AM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | 14 hr | |
| Feb 11, 2:30 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | 15 hr | |
| Feb 11, 2:58 PM MST | Winter Storm Watch | ABQ | 12 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.