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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 30, 2017, 3:17 AM MDT. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
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- Issued
- Mar 30, 2017, 3:17 AM MDT (09:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 30, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2017, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
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410 WWUS75 KABQ 300917 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 317 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY... .A potent Pacific storm system is rapidly approaching New Mexico from over the Great Basin and will be responsible for increasing winds across the state later today into Friday both ahead of and behind a Pacific cold front. Windy to very windy conditions are forecast across far western New Mexico later today, with the potential for damaging winds across the South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County later tonight into Friday. NMZ502-505-302100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.170330T2000Z-170331T0200Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau- 317 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. * LOCATION...Chuska Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to near 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds increasing this afternoon and peaking just before sunset, then gradually trending down * VISIBILITY...No restrictions expected. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured lightweight objects may become airborne. 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. && $$ NMZ526-540-302100- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0011.170331T0600Z-170401T0000Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 317 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through Friday afternoon. * LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to 60 mph. * TIMING...Winds increasing after midnight and peaking mid day Friday before gradually decreasing. * VISIBILITY...Localized restrictions in blowing dust likely. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured objects may become airborne, power lines may topple over and roofs may be damaged. Power outages will be possible. Cross winds will be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite media outlet. && $$
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074 WWUS75 KABQ 301659 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1059 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY... .A potent Pacific storm system rapidly approaching New Mexico from the Great Basin will increase winds across the state later today into Friday, both ahead of and behind a Pacific cold front. After strong winds develop across far western New Mexico this afternoon, damaging winds will be possible across the south central mountains and southwest Chaves County later tonight into Friday. NMZ502-505-310200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.170330T2000Z-170331T0200Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau- 1059 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...Chuska Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to near 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will strengthen this afternoon, peaking just before sunset, then gradually trending down after sunset. * VISIBILITY...No restrictions expected. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured, lightweight objects may become airborne. Cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. 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. && $$ NMZ526-540-310200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0011.170331T0600Z-170401T0000Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 1059 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...South central mountains and southwest Chaves County. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to 60 mph. * TIMING...Winds will strengthen after midnight, then peak toward mid day Friday before gradually decreasing. * VISIBILITY...Localized restrictions in blowing dust likely. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured objects may become airborne, power lines may topple over and roofs may be damaged. Power outages will be possible. Cross winds will be dangerous, especially for vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite media outlet. && $$ 44
186 WWUS75 KABQ 302211 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 411 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...STRONG WINDS BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD TONIGHT AND ESPECIALLY FRIDAY... .An upper level low pressure system will approach the Four Corners steering a strong jet stream over the southwest and south central mountains tonight, then over eastern New Mexico on Friday. A Pacific cold front will also cross from the west on Friday afternoon helping to mix the stronger flow aloft downward to the surface. Southwest winds to 50 mph will be common, except near 60 mph in the south central mountains. Winds will gradually weaken toward sunset Friday evening. NMZ526-540-310200- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0011.170331T0600Z-170401T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.170331T0600Z-170401T0100Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 411 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 7 PM MDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to 60 mph. * TIMING...Winds will strengthen after midnight, then peak toward mid day Friday before gradually decreasing. * VISIBILITY...Localized restrictions in blowing dust likely. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured objects may become airborne, a few power lines may topple over and roofs may be damaged. Power outages will be possible. Cross winds will be dangerous, especially for vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. 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. && $$ NMZ508-310200- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.170331T0600Z-170401T0100Z/ Southwest Mountains- 411 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 7 PM MDT Friday. * LOCATION...Southwest Mountains. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will strengthen through the evening, then peak in strength during the overnight hours through Friday morning, before gradually weakening on Friday afternoon and early evening. * VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in dust-prone locations. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured, lightweight objects may become airborne. Cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds. && $$ NMZ520>525-527>529-531>533-537>539-310200- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.170331T1800Z-170401T0100Z/ Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County- 411 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Friday. * LOCATION...Northeast, East Central and South Central Highlands; Lower Rio Grande, Upper Tularosa and Estancia Valleys; Sandia and Manzano Mountains; Eastern Lincoln County; Chaves, De Baca, San Miguel and Harding Counties; and Raton Ridge. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph * TIMING...Winds will strengthen early Friday afternoon, then peak in strength during mid to late afternoon, before weakening through early evening. * VISIBILITY...locally reduced in dust prone locations. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured, lightweight objects may become airborne. Cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. 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. && $$ NMZ502-505-310200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170331T0200Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau- 411 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...Chuska Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to near 50 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds will continue through late afternoon, then weaken through early evening. * VISIBILITY...No restrictions expected. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured, lightweight objects may become airborne. Cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds. && $$ 44
144 WWUS75 KABQ 310209 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 809 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...STRONG WINDS BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD TONIGHT AND ESPECIALLY FRIDAY... .An upper level low pressure system will approach the Four Corners steering a strong jet stream over the southwest and south central mountains tonight, then over eastern New Mexico on Friday. A Pacific cold front will also cross from the west on Friday afternoon helping to mix the stronger winds aloft down to the surface. Southwest winds to 50 mph will be common, except near 60 mph in the south central mountains. Winds will gradually weaken toward sunset Friday evening. NMZ502-505-310315- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170331T0200Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau- 809 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished below advisory levels. $$ NMZ526-540-311100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.170331T0600Z-170401T0100Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 809 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to 60 mph. * TIMING...Winds will strengthen after midnight, then peak toward mid day Friday before gradually decreasing. * VISIBILITY...Localized restrictions in blowing dust likely. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured objects may become airborne, a few power lines may topple over and roofs may be damaged. Power outages will be possible. Cross winds will be dangerous, especially for vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NMZ508-311100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.170331T0600Z-170401T0100Z/ Southwest Mountains- 809 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Southwest Mountains. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will strengthen through the evening, then peak in strength during the overnight hours through Friday morning, before gradually weakening on Friday afternoon and early evening. * VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in dust-prone locations. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured, lightweight objects may become airborne. Cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. 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. && $$ NMZ520>525-527>529-531>533-537>539-311100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.170331T1800Z-170401T0100Z/ Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County- 809 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Northeast, East Central and South Central Highlands; Lower Rio Grande, Upper Tularosa and Estancia Valleys; Sandia and Manzano Mountains; Eastern Lincoln County; Chaves, De Baca, San Miguel and Harding Counties; and Raton Ridge. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph * TIMING...Winds will strengthen early Friday afternoon, then peak in strength during mid to late afternoon, before weakening through early evening. * VISIBILITY...locally reduced in dust prone locations. * LOCAL IMPACTS...Unsecured, lightweight objects may become airborne. Cross winds will pose difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 3:17 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | ABQ | 13 hr | |
| Mar 30, 2:52 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia | 28 hr |
| Mar 30, 4:11 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | ABQ | 27 hr | |
| Mar 30, 4:11 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | 27 hr |
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