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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 9, 2017San Miguel County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this tornado warning at May 9, 2017, 4:35 PM MDT for San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was in force for 25 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
May 9, 2017, 4:35 PM MDT (22:35 UTC)
Expired
May 9, 2017, 5:00 PM MDT
In force
25 min
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.5 in

County San Miguel County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:34 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 9, 11:15 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC9 hr
May 9, 2:23 PM MDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 186 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 2017-05-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 566 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2017-05-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 139 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
566 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-80 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1602 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.2

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The text

As transmitted.

653 
WFUS55 KABQ 092235
TORABQ
NMC047-092300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.TO.W.0013.170509T2235Z-170509T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
435 PM MDT TUE MAY 9 2017

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...

* Until 500 PM MDT.

* At 434 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Trujillo, or 26 miles south of Wagon Mound, moving
  north at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Maes around 445 PM MDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Albuquerque.

&&

LAT...LON 3553 10467 3555 10477 3577 10476 3575 10452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 191DEG 23KT 3562 10470 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

KJ
1 follow-up statement
500 
WWUS55 KABQ 092256
SVSABQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
456 PM MDT TUE MAY 9 2017

NMC047-092306-
/O.EXP.KABQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170509T2300Z/
San Miguel-
456 PM MDT TUE MAY 9 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SAN MIGUEL COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 500 PM MDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for northeastern
New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3553 10467 3555 10477 3577 10476 3575 10452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 191DEG 23KT 3575 10467 

$$

KJ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 8, 6:01 PM MDTTornado WarningABQQuay14 min
May 8, 6:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQQuay46 min
May 8, 6:16 PM MDTTornado WarningABQQuay29 min
May 8, 6:19 PM MDTTornado WarningABQHarding26 min
May 8, 6:34 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves26 min
May 8, 6:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves31 min
May 8, 6:59 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQQuay46 min
May 8, 7:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves30 min
May 8, 7:28 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQDe Baca, Guadalupe47 min
May 8, 7:29 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQQuay2 hr
May 8, 7:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQQuay45 min
May 8, 8:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQDe Baca, Guadalupe, Quay46 min
May 8, 8:23 PM MDTTornado WarningABQGuadalupe, Quay21 min
May 8, 8:49 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQDe Baca, Guadalupe116 min
May 8, 8:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe48 min
May 8, 9:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Miguel64 min
May 8, 10:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel44 min
May 8, 10:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel45 min
May 8, 10:49 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQMora26 min
May 9, 12:58 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLos Alamos32 min
May 9, 7:26 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Juan34 min
May 9, 9:28 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSandoval32 min
May 9, 9:49 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval116 min
May 9, 9:52 AM MDTRiver Flood WarningABQRio Arriba24 hr
May 9, 10:14 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSandoval61 min
May 9, 10:27 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQBernalillo48 min
May 9, 10:38 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe112 min
May 9, 10:49 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln, Torrance41 min
May 9, 10:49 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSandoval, Santa Fe41 min
May 9, 10:53 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQRio Arriba67 min
May 9, 10:56 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSanta Fe, Torrance49 min
May 9, 11:03 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQBernalillo, Torrance23 min
May 9, 11:07 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRio Arriba38 min
May 9, 11:10 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Juan65 min
May 9, 11:16 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Torrance119 min
May 9, 11:29 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQTorrance51 min
May 9, 11:30 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSandoval, Santa Fe45 min
May 9, 11:32 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLos Alamos, Sandoval, Santa Fe43 min
May 9, 11:41 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval109 min
May 9, 11:48 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRio Arriba43 min
May 9, 11:51 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe54 min
May 9, 12:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQBernalillo57 min
May 9, 12:13 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLos Alamos, Sandoval, Santa Fe62 min
May 9, 12:18 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQTorrance57 min
May 9, 12:19 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln, Torrance116 min
May 9, 12:26 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ34 min
May 9, 12:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Juan61 min
May 9, 12:31 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln14 min
May 9, 12:34 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSan Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance29 min
May 9, 12:40 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe50 min
May 9, 12:44 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSan Juan2 hr
May 9, 12:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSan Juan49 min
May 9, 12:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln61 min
May 9, 12:55 PM MDTTornado WarningABQLincoln35 min
May 9, 12:59 PM MDTTornado WarningABQRio Arriba, Santa Fe31 min
May 9, 1:13 PM MDTTornado WarningABQSan Miguel, Torrance13 min
May 9, 1:17 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLos Alamos, Sandoval, Santa Fe43 min
May 9, 1:20 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRio Arriba, Taos27 min
May 9, 1:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe31 min
May 9, 1:40 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSan Miguel, Torrance65 min
May 9, 1:42 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel32 min
May 9, 1:48 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, Torrance39 min
May 9, 1:57 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel63 min
May 9, 2:03 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, Torrance57 min
May 9, 2:05 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, Lincoln, Torrance25 min
May 9, 2:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves28 min
May 9, 2:18 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSan Miguel, Torrance27 min
May 9, 2:24 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves55 min
May 9, 2:28 PM MDTTornado WarningABQSan Miguel32 min
May 9, 2:32 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQGuadalupe, San Miguel, Torrance118 min
May 9, 2:35 PM MDTTornado WarningABQGuadalupe, Torrance25 min
May 9, 2:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax44 min
May 9, 2:51 PM MDTTornado WarningABQSan Miguel24 min
May 9, 2:58 PM MDTTornado WarningABQGuadalupe32 min
May 9, 3:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQGuadalupe43 min
May 9, 3:05 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMora, San Miguel40 min
May 9, 3:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQMora44 min
May 9, 3:16 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves44 min
May 9, 3:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQDe Baca37 min
May 9, 3:24 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel51 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.