Alert archive / New Mexico / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2017
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 431, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Sep 17, 2017, 5:16 PM MDT for Quay County, New Mexico. It was in force for 14 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
- Sep 17, 2017, 5:16 PM MDT (23:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 17, 2017, 5:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 14 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Quay County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 169 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 240 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -249 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1391 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
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 Sep 17, 3:47 PM MDT, 1 hour 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 17, 3:47 PM MDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 17, 3:43 AM MDT, 13 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 343 AM MDT Sun Sep 17 2017 NMZ501>540-181100- 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- 343 AM MDT Sun Sep 17 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across northeast and east central New Mexico, where 60 mph or stronger winds, one inch or larger hail and even a remote tornado will be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. However, weather can change very rapidly. Always use the latest forecasts, watches and warning for planning purposes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this afternoon and evening between 200 pm and 1000 pm MDT for all of northeast and east central New Mexico due to possible damaging winds, large hail and a remote tornado. 40
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Sep 17, 1:57 PM MDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 157 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 NMZ533-172015- Guadalupe County- 157 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL GUADALUPE COUNTY UNTIL 215 PM MDT... At 157 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pastura, or 17 miles southwest of Santa Rosa, moving northeast at 20 mph. Dime 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... Pastura. && LAT...LON 3466 10504 3479 10510 3490 10487 3467 10475 TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 246DEG 20KT 3478 10492 Guyer
Special weather statement, Sep 17, 2:09 PM MDT, 3 hours 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 209 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 NMZ538-172030- Chaves County Plains- 209 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTY UNTIL 230 PM MDT... At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northern Roswell, moving east at 30 mph. Dime 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... Roswell and Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge. && LAT...LON 3336 10458 3345 10459 3353 10436 3334 10435 TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 266DEG 26KT 3342 10451 Guyer
Special weather statement, Sep 17, 2:27 PM MDT, 2 hours 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 227 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 NMZ533-172045- Guadalupe County- 227 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL GUADALUPE COUNTY UNTIL 245 PM MDT... At 227 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Puerto De Luna, or 7 miles southwest of Santa Rosa, moving northeast at 25 mph. Dime 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... Santa Rosa and Puerto De Luna. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 272 and 277. && LAT...LON 3477 10479 3489 10486 3500 10466 3478 10455 TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 246DEG 21KT 3485 10475 Guyer
Special weather statement, Sep 17, 2:33 PM MDT, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
233 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017
NMZ538-172100-
Chaves County Plains-
233 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTY UNTIL 300
PM MDT...
At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, or 12 miles northeast of Roswell, moving
east at 20 mph.
Dime 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...
Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge.
&&
LAT...LON 3336 10444 3343 10447 3350 10444 3356 10421
3334 10418
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 264DEG 19KT 3344 10434
GuyerSpecial weather statement, Sep 17, 3:47 PM MDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 347 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 NMZ533-537-172215- Guadalupe County-De Baca County- 347 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL DE BACA AND CENTRAL GUADALUPE COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM MDT... At 347 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Pastura, or 21 miles south of Santa Rosa, moving east at 20 mph. Penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central De Baca and central Guadalupe Counties. && A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for east central New Mexico. LAT...LON 3456 10488 3470 10491 3478 10467 3455 10460 TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 256DEG 16KT 3465 10480 Guyer
Special weather statement, Sep 17, 4:55 PM MDT, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 455 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 NMZ534-535-172315- Curry County-Quay County- 455 PM MDT SUN SEP 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN QUAY AND NORTHEASTERN CURRY COUNTIES UNTIL 515 PM MDT... At 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Bellview, or 33 miles northwest of Friona, moving northeast at 55 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Quay and northeastern Curry Counties. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for east central New Mexico. LAT...LON 3487 10320 3501 10328 3517 10304 3488 10304 TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 240DEG 49KT 3498 10314 Shoemake
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 7:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 17 min |
| Sep 16, 7:31 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 14 min |
| Sep 16, 8:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 16 min |
| Sep 17, 12:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 21 min |
| Sep 17, 1:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 23 min |
| Sep 17, 1:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Roosevelt | 38 min |
| Sep 17, 1:22 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 53 min |
| Sep 17, 1:46 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Roosevelt | 89 min |
| Sep 17, 1:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Mora | 23 min |
| Sep 17, 1:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 18 min |
| Sep 17, 2:09 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 21 min |
| Sep 17, 2:16 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Mora | 27 min |
| Sep 17, 2:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 18 min |
| Sep 17, 2:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 27 min |
| Sep 17, 2:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 31 min |
| Sep 17, 2:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Harding, Mora | 30 min |
| Sep 17, 3:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Guadalupe | 28 min |
| Sep 17, 4:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 20 min |
| Sep 17, 5:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 23 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.