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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 11, 2017

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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As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 6:00 PM MSTFire Weather WatchABQ9 hr
Feb 10, 6:00 PM MSTRed Flag WarningABQHarding, San Miguel, Union24 hr
Feb 11, 3:09 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQ14 hr
Feb 11, 2:30 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQ15 hr
Feb 11, 2:58 PM MSTWinter Storm WatchABQ12 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.