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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 30, 2017

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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The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 30, 3:17 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchABQ13 hr
Mar 30, 2:52 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia28 hr
Mar 30, 4:11 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningABQ27 hr
Mar 30, 4:11 PM MDTWind AdvisoryABQ27 hr

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Sources

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