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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 349, NWS Albuquerque, NM

August 9, 2017Harding County, Quay County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 9, 2017, 3:07 AM MDT for Harding County, Quay County, New Mexico. It was in force for 26 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 9, 2017, 3:07 AM MDT (09:07 UTC)
Expired
Aug 9, 2017, 3:33 AM MDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Harding County, NM, Quay County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:07 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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 182 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-08-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 29 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-08-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -22 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
29 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-88 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1101 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
-0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 9, 12:00 AM MDT, 3 hours 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 9, 12:00 AM MDT, 3 hours 7 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 8, 3:57 AM MDT, 23 hours 10 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
357 AM MDT Tue Aug 8 2017

NMZ501>540-091100-
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-
357 AM MDT Tue Aug 8 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms over the northeast
plains, including Colfax and Union counties. Storms will be capable
of producing large hail, strong downburst winds, frequent lightning,
and locally heavy rainfall. There is a slight risk for flash
flooding over eastern New Mexico where locally heavy rainfall is
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms over the far
northeast plains Thursday. Storms will be capable of producing large
hail, strong downburst winds, frequent lightning, and flash
flooding.

A more significant moisture surge will produce a large coverage of
storms over NM Friday and through the weekend. This pattern will
enhance the possibility for locally heavy rainfall and the risk for
flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

24

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 8, 9:15 PM MDT, 5 hours 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
915 PM MDT TUE AUG 8 2017

NMZ523-533-090400-
Guadalupe County-Central Highlands-
915 PM MDT TUE AUG 8 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL GUADALUPE AND EAST
CENTRAL TORRANCE COUNTIES UNTIL 1000 PM MDT...

At 915 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Encino, or 8 miles west of Vaughn, moving southeast at 10 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Heavy rain and frequent and dangerous cloud to ground lightning will
also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Vaughn.

This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 200 and 204.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and
hazardous driving conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 3472 10544 3475 10530 3454 10514 3448 10540
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 327DEG 9KT 3464 10535

CA
Special weather statement, Aug 8, 9:46 PM MDT, 5 hours 21 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 8, 10:12 PM MDT, 4 hours 55 minutes before
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Local storm report, Aug 9, 12:33 AM MDT, 2 hours 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1233 AM MDT WED AUG 09 2017

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

0830 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 N WAGON MOUND         36.05N 104.71W
08/07/2017                   MORA               NM   PUBLIC

            LARGE TREE BRANCH AND POWER LINE DOWNED ON SIDE OF
            HOME.

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ1702144

GUYER
Special weather statement, Aug 9, 2:30 AM MDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
230 AM MDT WED AUG 9 2017

NMZ531-534-090845-
Harding County-Quay County-
230 AM MDT WED AUG 9 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDING AND
NORTHEASTERN QUAY COUNTIES UNTIL 245 AM MDT...

At 230 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Ute Lake State Park, or 21 miles west of Nara Visa,
moving southeast at 15 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Logan and Ute Lake State Park.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 10367 3567 10352 3552 10315 3534 10327
      3528 10348
TIME...MOT...LOC 0830Z 312DEG 15KT 3552 10347

Guyer
Special weather statement, Aug 9, 2:47 AM MDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
247 AM MDT WED AUG 9 2017

NMZ531-534-090915-
Harding County-Quay County-
247 AM MDT WED AUG 9 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDING AND
NORTHEASTERN QUAY COUNTIES UNTIL 315 AM MDT...

At 247 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Logan, or 22 miles southwest of Nara Visa, moving southeast at 15
mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Logan and Ute Lake State Park.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3549 10358 3557 10338 3533 10318 3522 10351
TIME...MOT...LOC 0847Z 332DEG 14KT 3544 10344

Guyer

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 8, 6:03 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQHarding, San Miguel42 min
Aug 8, 6:42 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, San Miguel, Torrance2 hr
Aug 8, 6:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe46 min
Aug 8, 7:03 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQUnion4 hr
Aug 8, 7:30 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe45 min
Aug 8, 7:32 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe28 min
Aug 8, 7:34 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQQuay26 min
Aug 8, 8:00 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQTorrance31 min
Aug 8, 8:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQUnion49 min
Aug 8, 8:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQDe Baca, Guadalupe45 min
Aug 8, 8:32 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe43 min
Aug 8, 8:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance40 min
Aug 8, 9:00 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQUnion30 min
Aug 8, 9:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe43 min
Aug 8, 9:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe45 min
Aug 8, 9:18 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQUnion27 min
Aug 8, 9:46 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQUnion29 min
Aug 8, 10:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ48 min
Aug 9, 2:30 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQQuay15 min
Aug 9, 2:47 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQQuay28 min
Aug 9, 3:20 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Miguel25 min
Aug 9, 3:47 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ28 min
Aug 9, 4:15 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQQuay45 min
Aug 9, 4:53 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, Quay, San Miguel112 min
Aug 9, 5:32 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQCurry28 min
Aug 9, 6:31 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCurry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt119 min
Aug 9, 6:45 AM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQCurry2 hr
Aug 9, 7:55 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQRoosevelt2 hr
Aug 9, 1:27 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe48 min
Aug 9, 1:51 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln39 min
Aug 9, 2:09 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln16 min
Aug 9, 2:32 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln118 min
Aug 9, 2:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQUnion25 min
Aug 9, 2:55 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos65 min
Aug 9, 2:55 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMora, San Miguel50 min
Aug 9, 3:11 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQUnion49 min
Aug 9, 3:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax45 min
Aug 9, 3:18 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQMora42 min
Aug 9, 3:22 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQColfax38 min
Aug 9, 3:38 PM MDTTornado WarningABQSan Miguel37 min
Aug 9, 3:41 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQUnion49 min
Aug 9, 3:51 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax, Mora19 min
Aug 9, 4:00 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel45 min
Aug 9, 4:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQMora52 min
Aug 9, 4:27 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax, Mora48 min
Aug 9, 4:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel45 min
Aug 9, 5:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQUnion25 min
Aug 9, 5:07 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQHarding, Union53 min
Aug 9, 5:11 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQHarding, Mora, San Miguel49 min
Aug 9, 5:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel46 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in New Mexico, 2017Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2017

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.