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Special Weather Statement, NWS Albuquerque, NM

August 7, 2017Guadalupe County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this special weather statement at Aug 7, 2017, 3:44 PM MDT for Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 7, 2017, 3:44 PM MDT (21:44 UTC)
Expired
Aug 7, 2017, 4:15 PM MDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

County Guadalupe County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 151 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, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2017-08-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 94 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, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2017-08-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 35 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
94 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-114 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1463 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Aug 7, 3:10 PM MDT, 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 7, 3:10 PM MDT, 34 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 7, 3:52 AM MDT, 11 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
352 AM MDT Mon Aug 7 2017

NMZ501>540-081100-
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-
352 AM MDT Mon Aug 7 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms today in the area
from Clines Corners to Santa Rosa southward to Ruidoso and Roswell.
Storms will be capable of large hail and severe downburst winds.
There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall over most of eastern NM
as well with potential for locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday over Colfax
and Union counties. Storms will be capable of large hail and severe
downburst winds. There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall over
most of eastern NM Tuesday with potential for locally heavy rainfall
and flash flooding.

A more significant moisture surge will attempt to impact a larger
area of NM Friday through Sunday. This pattern will enhance the
potential for torrential rainfall and flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

GUYER

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 7, 2:16 PM MDT, 1 hour 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
216 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

NMZ526-539-072045-
Eastern Lincoln County-South Central Mountains-
216 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY UNTIL
245 PM MDT...

At 215 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Jicarilla, or 26 miles south of Corona, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Encinoso.

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3390 10558 3400 10540 3375 10512 3358 10551
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 336DEG 21KT 3389 10544
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 2:17 PM MDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
217 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

NMZ523-533-539-072045-
Eastern Lincoln County-Guadalupe County-Central Highlands-
217 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN LINCOLN...SOUTHWESTERN
GUADALUPE AND EAST CENTRAL TORRANCE COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM MDT...

At 217 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Vaughn, moving southeast at 20 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm along with heavy rain.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Lincoln...
southwestern Guadalupe and east central Torrance Counties.

This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 188 and 201.

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3442 10539 3459 10530 3450 10494 3425 10513
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 294DEG 16KT 3448 10527
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 2:24 PM MDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
224 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

NMZ528-529-532-072100-
Far Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Northeast
Highlands-
224 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL SAN MIGUEL AND
SOUTHEASTERN MORA COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM MDT...

At 223 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Maes, or 24 miles south of Wagon Mound, moving east at 15 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm along with heavy rain.

Locations impacted include...
Maes.

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 10469 3572 10474 3582 10442 3552 10435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 258DEG 12KT 3565 10463
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 2:42 PM MDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
242 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

NMZ526-539-072115-
Eastern Lincoln County-South Central Mountains-
242 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY UNTIL
315 PM MDT...

At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Encinoso, or 30 miles east of Carrizozo, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm along with heavy rain.

Locations impacted include...
Encinoso.

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

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

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

&&

LAT...LON 3382 10552 3391 10533 3367 10512 3357 10546
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 331DEG 14KT 3380 10539
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 3:40 PM MDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
340 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

NMZ533-072215-
Guadalupe County-
340 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN GUADALUPE COUNTY
UNTIL 415 PM MDT...

At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Pastura, or 15 miles northeast of Vaughn, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Pastura and Pintada.

This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 256 and 263.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 10510 3485 10521 3505 10490 3481 10473
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 297DEG 21KT 3480 10508

40
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 3:44 PM MDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
344 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

NMZ533-537-072215-
Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
344 PM MDT MON AUG 7 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN DE BACA AND WEST
CENTRAL GUADALUPE COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM MDT...

At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pastura, or 15 miles northeast of Vaughn, moving southeast at 25 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Pastura and Pintada.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3474 10518 3490 10508 3478 10468 3454 10483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 297DEG 21KT 3479 10506

40

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 6, 6:05 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe115 min
Aug 6, 6:19 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQHarding, Union116 min
Aug 6, 6:25 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQDe Baca110 min
Aug 6, 6:43 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves24 min
Aug 6, 6:51 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves114 min
Aug 6, 7:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ28 min
Aug 6, 7:20 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves25 min
Aug 7, 1:03 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSan Miguel117 min
Aug 7, 1:08 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, Lincoln, Torrance112 min
Aug 7, 1:13 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Miguel32 min
Aug 7, 1:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel46 min
Aug 7, 1:31 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln29 min
Aug 7, 1:34 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln20 min
Aug 7, 2:10 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel50 min
Aug 7, 2:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln29 min
Aug 7, 2:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ28 min
Aug 7, 2:24 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Miguel36 min
Aug 7, 2:29 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, San Miguel2 hr
Aug 7, 2:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln33 min
Aug 7, 2:58 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe32 min
Aug 7, 3:13 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, Torrance2 hr
Aug 7, 3:17 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln118 min
Aug 7, 3:40 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe35 min
Aug 7, 4:02 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, Torrance118 min
Aug 7, 4:50 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves115 min
Aug 7, 4:55 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQDe Baca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt110 min
Aug 7, 5:16 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQDe Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Torrance119 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.