High Wind Warning 14, NWS Albuquerque, NM

509 
WWUS75 KABQ 191735
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1135 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO LATE
THIS EVENING...

.A potent storm system approaching from the west will spread
strong to potentially damaging southerly winds across the region
today. Winds will increase over western New Mexico this morning
then spread eastward toward the Rio Grande Valley and high plains
of eastern New Mexico this afternoon. A band of mainly dry rain
showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop around the Rio
Grande Valley by late this afternoon. These showers will be
capable of enhancing strong winds across the region with severe
downburst wind gusts over 60 mph and significant blowing dust.

NMZ507-518-519-521-522-192200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0014.180419T2000Z-180420T0900Z/
West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
1135 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...West Central Highlands, Santa Fe and Albuquerque 
  Metro Areas, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, and the Estancia 
  Valley. 

* WINDS...South to Southeast 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65
  mph. Strongest sustained and peak winds are likely along the
  western foothills of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains and
  eastern foothills of the Albuquerque Metro area.
 
* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peak during the
  evening, then diminish late tonight. Downburst winds from any
  dry showers or thunderstorms will enhance wind gusts. 
 
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from 2 to 5 miles in areas of 
  blowing dust. Visibility may be locally reduced below 1/4 mile 
  near dry arroyo beds, open fields, and construction sites. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous cross winds 
  on west to east oriented roadways, including Interstate 40 and 
  parts of Interstate 25. Blowing dust may create sudden and 
  very dangerous reductions to visibility. High profile vehicles 
  may become unstable or even blow over, light weight objects 
  may be tossed around, dead trees, tree limbs, and power lines 
  may fall. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501>506-508-516-517-520-523-524-527>529-192200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
1135 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Much of western New Mexico, the Upper and Lower Rio 
  Grande Valley, and areas from Raton Ridge southward through 
  the Northeast and Central Highlands. 

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and peak this 
  evening before tapering off overnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways, including Interstate 
  40. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ510>515-192200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.180419T2000Z-180420T0600Z/
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-
1135 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo, San Juan and Jemez Mountains. 

* WINDS...South to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and continue 
  through midnight. Snow is then expected to develop over the 
  high terrain tonight while winds continue to impact the area. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

129 
WWUS75 KABQ 192050
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
250 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY
MORNING...

.A potent storm system approaching from the west will spread
strong to potentially damaging southerly winds across the region
this afternoon into Friday morning. Strong winds over western New
Mexico will spread eastward toward the Rio Grande Valley and high
plains of eastern New Mexico this afternoon and tonight. A band 
of mainly dry rain showers and thunderstorms is expected to 
develop around the Rio Grande Valley early this evening. These 
showers will be capable of enhancing strong winds across the 
region with severe downburst wind gusts over 60 mph and 
significant blowing dust.

NMZ507-518-519-521-522-200600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
250 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...West Central Highlands, Santa Fe and Albuquerque 
  Metro Areas, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, and the Estancia 
  Valley. 

* WINDS...South to Southeast 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Strongest sustained and peak winds are likely along the 
  western foothills of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains and 
  eastern foothills of the Albuquerque Metro area. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peak during the 
  evening, then diminish late tonight. Downburst winds from any 
  dry showers or thunderstorms will enhance wind gusts. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from 2 to 5 miles in areas of 
  blowing dust. Visibility may be locally reduced below 1/4 mile 
  near dry arroyo beds, open fields, and construction sites. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous cross winds 
  on west to east oriented roadways, including Interstate 40 and 
  parts of Interstate 25. Blowing dust may create sudden and 
  very dangerous reductions to visibility. High profile vehicles 
  may become unstable or even blow over, light weight objects 
  may be tossed around, dead trees, tree limbs, and power lines 
  may fall. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ511-512-200600-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
Jemez Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
250 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...West Slopes Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains.

* WINDS...South to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and continue until
  after midnight before diminishing. Snow showers with minor
  accumulations of snow are expected to develop over the higher
  terrain late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-527>529-200600-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
250 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Raton Ridge
  and Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast and Northeast Highlands.

* WINDS...South to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  tonight. Winds becoming southwest early Friday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and continue through
  midnight. A few snow showers are expected to develop at  
  elevations above 8500 or 9000 feet tonight while winds continue 
  to impact the area. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust. Localized
  blowing snow possible above 9000 feet. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501>506-508-516-517-520-523-524-200600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
250 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Much of western New Mexico, the Upper and Lower Rio
  Grande and Lower Chama River Valleys, Central and South Central
  Highlands. 

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this afternoon and 
  peak this evening before tapering off overnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways, including Interstate 
  40. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ510-513-514-200600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0600Z/
San Juan Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
250 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo and San Juan 
  Mountains.

* WINDS...South to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this afternoon and
  persist through midnight. Accumulating snow is then expected to
  develop over the high terrain tonight while winds continue to 
  impact the area. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

087 
WWUS75 KABQ 200538
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1138 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

NMZ510-513-514-200645-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0600Z/
San Juan Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
1138 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

Strong winds are expected to continue for the remainder of tonight
in the San Juan Mountains, and until mid morning Friday in the
Sangre de Cristos. Snow will also increase in coverage and
intensity, so the Wind Advisory is being replaced by a Winter
Weather Advisory. Please see the latest Winter Weather Advisory
for more information.

$$

NMZ507-518-519-521-522-200900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
1138 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...West Central Highlands, Santa Fe and Albuquerque 
  Metro Areas, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, and the Estancia 
  Valley. 

* WINDS...South to Southeast 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 
  mph. Strongest sustained and peak winds are likely along the 
  western foothills of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains and 
  eastern foothills of the Albuquerque Metro area. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peak during the 
  evening, then diminish late tonight. Downburst winds from any 
  dry showers or thunderstorms will enhance wind gusts. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from 2 to 5 miles in areas of 
  blowing dust. Visibility may be locally reduced below 1/4 mile 
  near dry arroyo beds, open fields, and construction sites. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous cross winds 
  on west to east oriented roadways, including Interstate 40 and 
  parts of Interstate 25. Blowing dust may create sudden and 
  very dangerous reductions to visibility. High profile vehicles 
  may become unstable or even blow over, light weight objects 
  may be tossed around, dead trees, tree limbs, and power lines 
  may fall. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501>506-508-516-517-520-523-524-200900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
1138 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Much of western New Mexico, the Upper and Lower Rio 
  Grande and Lower Chama River Valleys, Central and South 
  Central Highlands. 

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this afternoon and 
  peak this evening before tapering off overnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways, including Interstate 
  40. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ511-512-200900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
Jemez Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1138 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...West Slopes Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains.

* WINDS...South to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and continue until 
  after midnight before diminishing. Snow showers with minor 
  accumulations of snow are expected to develop over the higher 
  terrain late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-527>529-200900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1138 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Raton Ridge 
  and Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast and Northeast Highlands. 

* WINDS...South to southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph tonight. Winds becoming southwest early Friday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and continue 
  through midnight. A few snow showers are expected to develop 
  at elevations above 8500 or 9000 feet tonight while winds 
  continue to impact the area. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust. 
  Localized blowing snow possible above 9000 feet. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult 
  travel on east to west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

180 
WWUS75 KABQ 200841
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
241 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018

NMZ507-518-519-521-522-200945-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
241 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have tapered off across most of the area early this morning
therefore the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. Winds 
are still gusting up to 50 mph in the Santa Fe area however winds
will weaken through the early morning hours.

$$

NMZ501>506-508-516-517-520-523-524-200945-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
241 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have tapered off across much of the area early this morning
therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ511-512-200945-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T0900Z/
Jemez Mountains-West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
241 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have tapered off across much of the area early this morning
therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ526-539-540-201800-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.180420T1600Z-180420T2200Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
241 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM MDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM MDT
this afternoon. 

* LOCATION...South Central Mountains, Eastern Lincoln County, and
  Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning and continue through
  the early afternoon before tapering off by late afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult travel
  on area roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-527>529-201800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
241 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* LOCATION...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Raton Ridge 
  and Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast and Northeast Highlands. 

* WINDS...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  through noon.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through early this morning before
  tapering off around noon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in areas of blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create difficult travel
  on north to south oriented roadways, including Interstate 25.

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
336 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018

CORRECTED THE SYNOPSIS

...POTENT UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TO BRING STRONG WIND, FIRE
WEATHER CONCERNS, SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND ACCUMULATING SNOW TODAY
THROUGH FRIDAY...

.SYNOPSIS...
An approaching upper level low pressure system will cause windy
conditions and fire weather concerns to redevelop today. The strong
south and southeast winds will persist through tonight in central
areas. Wind gusts will peak from 40 to 60 mph, with the strongest
gusts in central areas including Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The upper
low will also draw moisture for rain showers, thunderstorms and
mountain snow showers into the state tonight through Saturday. A
few storms could turn severe this evening in central areas, where
thunderstorm enhanced wind gusts could reach 65 mph. On Friday
afternoon a few severe storms may impact the east central and
southeast plains with damaging winds and large hail. The upper low
will pass eastward along the Colorado and New Mexico border
tonight and Friday with several inches of snow accumulation
possible in the northern mountains above 9,000 feet, and a few
inches as low as 8,000 feet. A cold front will cross with the
system causing high temperatures to fall below normal areawide at
the end of the week, but readings will rebound as a ridge of high
pressure crosses early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
A complex collage of weather impacts is expected as the deep, closed
upper level low pressure system approaches the Four Corners today,
then passes eastward along the CO/NM border tonight through Saturday.
The aforementioned wind impacts will mainly occur this afternoon
through tonight, except for lingering gusts to 50 mph in the south
central mountains on Friday. Snow will begin to fall this evening on
higher peaks of the northern mountains, then up to 8 inches of
accumulation is expected above 9,000 feet late tonight through late
afternoon on Friday. Thereafter, models indicate a dry slot will wrap
into the southern portion of the low pressure system causing
significant snow accumulation to stop.

The dry slot will also usher a low level dry line eastward across
the eastern plains on Friday, with some severe storms possible across
east central and southeast areas. The best chance of wetting rainfall
with the system will occur along and northeast of a line from Navajo
Lake to Clovis, where 0.10-0.75 inches of rain or liquid equivalent
precipitation is expected. Parts of the northeast plains could
receive around 1 inch of rain, most of that falling Friday for them.
Thunderstorms that break out in central areas this evening will not
have much moisture to work with, but there will be a healthy shear
profile. Some storms this evening will have little or no rain with
the potential for wind gusts to 65 mph.

A ridge of high pressure will cross from the west on Sunday, allowing
temperatures to begin to rebound. Models depict a fairly week upper
level trough crossing from the west on Monday, with the best forcing
for precipitation expected north of New Mexico. There could be a fair
amount of gusty virga and maybe some drier variety thunderstorms
over portions of the forecast area on Monday afternoon, depending on
how far south the forcing for showers tracks. Any wetting
precipitation will probably be relegated to the northern mountains.

44

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER OVER WESTERN NEW MEXICO THURSDAY
AND THURSDAY EVENING...
...MIX OF DRY/WET SHOWERS AND STORMS WITH VERY GUSTY WINDS THURSDAY
EVENING FROM THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TO THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN...

An unseasonably deep upper level low pressure approaching from the
west today will spread widespread strong south/southwest winds
across NM. Winds will become strong by early afternoon from the AZ
border eastward to the Rio Grande Valley and nearby high terrain of
northern NM. Min humidity will fall into the 5-10% range west of the
Rio Grande Valley with 6 Haines. Higher min humidity in the 13-18%
range is expected within the Rio Grande Valley however winds will be
plenty strong for critical fire concerns.

The focus then turns to wet/dry storms developing between the Rio
Grande Valley and central mountain chain after 5 pm. Enough moisture
advection takes place on strong southerly flow to provide a mixture
of wet and dry storms. There is also enough coverage of storms along
the western axis of moisture for LAL 6 near the Cont Dvd. This may
result in additional fire starts followed by much drier air racing
eastward late Thursday night on gusty west winds. The core of the
upper low will approach northern NM Thursday night with a potential
slug of rain showers and high terrain snow through Friday.

Showers and storms will then spread eastward into eastern NM through
Friday. Forecast precip amounts would be the greatest in many months
for the east-central and northeast plains. Models are hinting at a
secondary moisture increase Friday on the back side of the upper low
with a couple more showers possible for the western high terrain
into Friday evening. Humidity recoveries Friday night will range
from excellent across the east to very good across the west.

The remainder of the forecast features a break in the recent fire
growing pattern. Northwest flow aloft Saturday will transition to a
weak shortwave ridge with weaker winds through Sunday. Temperatures
will trend a little warmer each day but remain near to below normal
through the weekend. Much better humidity recoveries are expected
compared to what we've seen lately. Southwest flow is indicated to
increase by Monday and Tuesday however there is better moisture in
this pattern so humidities may not become critical on either day.

Guyer

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
Deep low pressure approaching from southern CA will move east and
spread strong southerly winds over NM Thursday. The strongest winds
are expected along and west of the Rio Grande Valley aft 21Z when
gusts near 35 kt become common. Moisture will surge north through
late afternoon and work with ascent to create an area of gusty rain
showers, storms, and virga aft 00Z. Model guidance indicates winds
may become damaging around the Rio Grande Valley aft 01Z and any
precip activity will enhance downburst wind gusts. Areas from Grants
to Cuba, ABQ, and Santa Fe may see a lengthy duration of S/SE wind
gusts of 45 to 55 kts aft 01Z before tapering off aft 06Z.

Guyer

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  75  40  55  33 /   0  20  20   5
Dulce...........................  66  36  49  27 /  10  80  40  10
Cuba............................  64  39  49  29 /   0  70  30   5
Gallup..........................  73  31  52  25 /   5   5  30  40
El Morro........................  69  32  50  26 /  10  10  10  50
Grants..........................  72  36  54  28 /  10  20  10  40
Quemado.........................  71  36  54  29 /   0   5   5  50
Glenwood........................  79  40  64  37 /   0   0   0   5
Chama...........................  59  31  43  21 /   5  80  60  10
Los Alamos......................  63  43  51  33 /  10  70  70  10
Pecos...........................  61  40  52  30 /  10  60  70   5
Cerro/Questa....................  60  37  47  26 /   0  60  80  10
Red River.......................  51  33  38  22 /   0  60  90  10
Angel Fire......................  55  33  45  22 /   5  60  80  10
Taos............................  65  37  51  24 /   0  50  70   5
Mora............................  58  38  49  27 /   5  60  80   5
Espanola........................  69  47  56  33 /   0  50  50   5
Santa Fe........................  63  43  52  32 /  10  50  60   5
Santa Fe Airport................  66  43  55  31 /  10  40  50   5
Albuquerque Foothills...........  72  47  59  38 /  10  30  30  10
Albuquerque Heights.............  74  49  61  40 /  10  30  20  10
Albuquerque Valley..............  75  47  63  38 /  10  20  20  20
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  74  48  61  38 /  10  30  20  20
Los Lunas.......................  76  45  65  35 /  10  20  20  10
Rio Rancho......................  74  48  60  38 /  10  30  30  10
Socorro.........................  77  51  68  43 /  10  30   5  10
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  66  43  53  33 /  10  40  40  10
Tijeras.........................  69  45  56  34 /  10  30  30  10
Moriarty/Estancia...............  69  38  59  29 /  10  20  30  10
Clines Corners..................  62  39  55  30 /  10  20  40  10
Gran Quivira....................  70  45  60  35 /  10  20  30   5
Carrizozo.......................  72  49  65  40 /  10  20  20   0
Ruidoso.........................  63  45  58  34 /   5  20  20   0
Capulin.........................  61  37  48  28 /   0  20  70  40
Raton...........................  65  36  52  28 /   0  30  70  20
Springer........................  66  38  56  29 /   0  20  60  20
Las Vegas.......................  60  37  53  28 /   5  40  70   5
Clayton.........................  66  39  48  36 /   0  10  70  50
Roy.............................  63  40  53  34 /   5  20  70  20
Conchas.........................  72  46  63  39 /   5  20  60  10
Santa Rosa......................  68  44  64  38 /   5  10  50  10
Tucumcari.......................  72  46  63  39 /   0  20  60  30
Clovis..........................  68  45  65  41 /   0  10  60  30
Portales........................  69  45  66  41 /   0  10  50  30
Fort Sumner.....................  71  47  68  40 /   5  10  50  10
Roswell.........................  73  50  75  44 /   5  10  20   5
Picacho.........................  67  46  69  41 /   5  10  20   0
Elk.............................  65  45  65  37 /   5  20  20   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening for the
following zones... NMZ106.

Wind Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Friday for the
following zones... NMZ501>506-508-516-517-520-523-524-527>529.

High Wind Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Friday for
the following zones... NMZ507-518-519-521-522.

Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening
for the following zones... NMZ101-105-109.

Wind Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight for
the following zones... NMZ510>515.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
503 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018

NMZ501>540-191100-
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-
503 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Thursday, strong south winds will develop areawide with gusts in the
40 to 50 mph range. Dry conditions west of the central mountain chain
will result in critical fire weather conditions. However, a low
pressure system approaching from the west will draw rich low level
moisture north and northwestward into central parts of the state
with thunderstorms breaking out along the central mountain chain
Thursday afternoon. Storms will become more widespread during the
evening and overnight hours. There is a marginal risk of severe
thunderstorms from the lower Rio Grande Valley eastward to the Chaves
County plains, including the south central mountains during the
afternoon and evening.

Thursday night through Saturday, the upper level low pressure system
will track eastward along the Colorado and New Mexico border causing
rain showers, thunderstorms and mountain snow showers to become
widespread. Up to one foot of snow will be possible in the northern
mountains above 9,000 feet, with a few inches as low as 8,000 feet.
A few severe thunderstorms could return to southeast areas on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required in Socorro, Lincoln and Chaves
Counties on Thursday afternoon and evening, then mainly in Chaves
County on Friday afternoon .

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