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High Wind Warning 16, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 12, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Dec 12, 2018, 4:14 AM MST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2018, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 12, 2018, 4:14 AM MST (11:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 12, 2018, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 13, 2018, 5:00 PM MST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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489 
WWUS75 KABQ 121114
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
414 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO IMPACT PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO...

.A powerful upper level disturbance will approach New Mexico late
today, bringing in a fast-moving cold front. Strong winds will 
take shape late this afternoon and will peak as the cold front 
moves in from the north and northwest tonight. Occasional wind 
gusts of 50 to 60 mph will be common in the vicinity of the cold 
front, and some higher mountain peaks of central and southern New 
Mexico could observe a few gusts close to 70 mph. The very strong 
winds will create difficult driving conditions, and could cause 
damage to utility poles, roof tops, and any frail structures. 
Strong north to northwest winds are expected across the eastern 
plains late this evening through Thursday afternoon, as a backdoor
cold front moves southward across the area. Wind gusts along and 
behind the backdoor cold front will gust to between 50 and 60 mph.


NMZ504-506>508-511-519-521>524-526-539-540-121900-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0011.181212T2100Z-181213T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0016.181212T2100Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
414 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM
MST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Portions of western and central New Mexico, 
  including the Northwest Highlands, West Central Mountains, 
  West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Jemez Mountains, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, 
  Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley-Central Highlands, 
  South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Eastern 
  Lincoln County, Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts to 60 mph. Gusts could even approach 70 mph 
  in some high terrain areas of New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon in northwestern
  and west central New Mexico as a cold front slides into the
  area. Strong winds will then spread into central and south
  central areas of the state tonight. Winds will likely reach peak
  intensity during the frontal passage, and will undergo
  significant weakening Thursday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than
  3 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest-
  to-northeast oriented roads, and dangerous driving conditions 
  are anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts in 
  excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-502-518-520-525-121900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.181212T2100Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
414 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Portions of northwest New Mexico, the Santa Fe Metro
  area, the Lower Rio Grande and Upper Tularosa valleys. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the northwest with
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon and this
  evening and continue through mid morning Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  5 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest- 
  to-northeast oriented roads, and difficult driving conditions 
  are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-538-121900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0011.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
Chaves County Plains-
414 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton 
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding, 
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties, as well as the Chaves 
  County Plains. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north and northwest 
  with occasional gusts to 60 mph. Gusts could even approach 70 
  mph in parts of northeastern New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening as a cold front 
  slides southward. Winds will likely reach peak intensity during 
  the frontal passage, but will remain strong to damaging into the
  day Thursday, gradually relaxing toward sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Light snow will accompany the frontal passage, 
  and areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to less than 
  a mile at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west- 
  to-east oriented and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads, 
  and difficult driving conditions are anticipated, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusts in excess of 60 mph could 
  produce damage to some trees and structures. 

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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7 follow-up statements
677 
WWUS75 KABQ 121902
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1202 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO IMPACT PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO...

.A powerful upper level disturbance will approach New Mexico late
today, bringing in a fast-moving surface cold front. Strong winds
will develop late this afternoon and will peak as the cold front 
moves in from the northwest tonight. Occasional wind gusts of 50 
to 60 mph will be common in the vicinity of the cold front, and 
some higher mountain peaks of central and southern New Mexico 
could observe a few gusts close to 70 mph. The very strong winds 
will create difficult driving conditions, and could cause damage 
to utility poles, roof tops, and any frail structures. Very strong
north winds are expected across the eastern plains as a second
surface cold front plows from north to south tonight, with strong
winds lasting through Thursday afternoon. Wind gusts along and 
behind the second cold front will gust to between 50 and 60 mph,
with a few higher gusts possible.

NMZ504-506>508-511-519-521>524-526-539-540-130030-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.181212T2100Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1202 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of western and central New Mexico, 
  including the Northwest Highlands, West Central Mountains, 
  West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Jemez Mountains, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, 
  Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley-Central Highlands, 
  South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Eastern 
  Lincoln County, Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts to 60 mph. Gusts could even approach 70 mph 
  in some high terrain areas of New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon in northwestern
  and west central New Mexico as the cold front arrives. Strong
  winds will then spread into central and south central areas of
  the state tonight. Winds will likely reach peak intensity during
  and a little behind the frontal passage, and will undergo 
  significant weakening Thursday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest- 
  to-northeast oriented roads, and dangerous driving conditions 
  are anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts 
  in excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-502-518-520-525-130030-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.181212T2100Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
1202 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of northwest New Mexico, the Santa Fe 
  Metro area, the Lower Rio Grande and Upper Tularosa valleys. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon and this
  evening and continue through the night before diminishing early
  Thursday.  

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  5 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest- 
  to-northeast oriented roads, and difficult driving conditions 
  are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-538-130030-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0011.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
Chaves County Plains-
1202 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MST THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton 
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding, 
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties, as well as the Chaves 
  County Plains. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north and northwest 
  with occasional gusts to 60 mph. Gusts could even approach 70 
  mph in parts of northeastern New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening as a cold front rushes
  southward. Winds will likely reach peak intensity during and
  just behind the frontal passage, but will remain strong to 
  damaging into the day Thursday, gradually relaxing toward 
  sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Light snow will accompany the frontal passage, 
  and areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to less than 
  a mile at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west- 
  to-east oriented and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads, 
  and difficult driving conditions are anticipated, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusts in excess of 60 mph could 
  produce damage to some trees and structures. 

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.

&&

$$
344 
WWUS75 KABQ 122143
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
243 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO IMPACT PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO...

.A strengthening storm system will approach New Mexico late 
today, bringing in a fast-moving surface cold front through
western New Mexico. Strong winds will develop this evening and 
will peak as the cold front moves in from the northwest into the
middle Rio Grande Valley by midnight tonight. Occasional wind 
gusts of 50 to 60 mph will be common in the vicinity of the cold 
front, and some higher mountain peaks of central and southern New 
Mexico could observe a few gusts close to 70 mph. Meanwhile, very
strong north winds are expected across the eastern plains as a 
second surface cold front plows from north to south tonight, with 
strong winds lasting through Thursday afternoon. Wind gusts along 
and behind the second cold front will peak between 50 and 60 mph,
with a few higher gusts possible. Very strong cross winds will 
create dangerous driving conditions, and could cause damage to 
utility poles, roof tops, and any frail structures. 

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-130500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0011.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0016.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
243 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM
MST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding,
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north with occasional
  gusts to 60 mph. Gusts could even approach 65 mph in parts of 
  northeastern New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase by 9 pm through midnight reaching
  peak intensity during and just behind the frontal passage, and
  will remain strong to damaging into the day Thursday, gradually
  relaxing toward Thursday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Light snow will accompany the frontal passage, 
  and areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to less than 
  a mile at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west-
  to-east oriented and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads,
  including the I-40 and U.S. Highways 64, 54, 84, and 70
  corridors near the Texas border. Dangerous driving conditions 
  are anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts in 
  excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ504-506>508-511-519-521>524-526-539-540-130500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
243 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of western and central New Mexico, 
  including the Northwest Highlands, West Central Mountains, 
  West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Jemez Mountains, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, 
  Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley-Central Highlands, 
  South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Eastern 
  Lincoln County, Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the northwest with
  occasional gusts to 60 mph favoring the high terrain. Gusts 
  could even approach 70 mph in some high terrain areas of New 
  Mexico above 8000 feet. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening in northwestern and
  west central New Mexico as the cold front arrives. Strong winds
  will then spread into central and south central areas of the
  state tonight. Winds will likely reach peak intensity during and
  immediately behind the frontal passage, gradually diminishing 
  through Thursday morning.
 
* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest-
  to-northeast oriented roads, including the I-25 corridor through
  the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Dangerous driving conditions are 
  anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts in 
  excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ538-130500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0011.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
Chaves County Plains-
243 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM MST
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Chaves County Plains. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 30 to 40 mph from the northwest then north
  with occasional gusts up to 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Northwest winds will increase this evening, turning
  north by sunrise Thursday behind a backdoor cold front. 

* VISIBILITY...Light snow will accompany the frontal passage, and
  areas of blowing dust or snow will reduce visibility to less 
  than a mile at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both
  southwest-to-northeast oriented and west-to-east oriented roads,
  including U.S. Highway 70. Difficult driving conditions are
  anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong gusts
  may lift light weight objects.
  

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-529-532-533-537-130500-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.181213T0500Z-181214T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
243 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 5 PM MST
Thursday. 

* LOCATION...East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
  Northeast Highlands, and Eastern San Miguel, Guadalupe, and De
  Baca Counties.
 
* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the north with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this evening and overnight,
  continuing through Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust and light snow accompanying the 
  frontal passage could reduce visibility to less than a mile at 
  times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east
  oriented roads, including the I-40 corridor. Difficult driving 
  conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-502-518-520-525-130500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
243 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of northwest New Mexico, the Santa Fe 
  Metro area, the Lower Rio Grande and Upper Tularosa valleys. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and continue through 
  the night before diminishing early Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  5 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest-
  to-northeast oriented roads, including the I-25 corridor through
  Santa Fe and Glorieta Pass. Difficult driving conditions are 
  anticipated, 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.

&&

$$
753 
WWUS75 KABQ 130501
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO IMPACT PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO...

.A strengthening storm system will move across New Mexico tonight
and Thursday. Strong winds will continue tonight across western
and central New Mexico. Occasional wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
will be common, and some higher mountain peaks of central and 
southern New Mexico could observe a few gusts close to 70 mph. 
Meanwhile, very strong north winds are expected across the eastern
plains as a backdoor cold front plows from north to south 
tonight, with strong winds lasting through Thursday afternoon. 
Wind gusts along and behind this cold front will peak between 50 
and 60 mph, with a few higher gusts possible. Very strong cross 
winds will create dangerous driving conditions, and could cause 
damage to utility poles, roof tops, and any frail structures.

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-131315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton 
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding, 
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north with 
  occasional gusts to 60 mph. Gusts could even approach 65 mph 
  in parts of northeastern New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase through midnight reaching peak 
  intensity during and just behind the frontal passage, and will 
  remain strong to damaging into the day Thursday, gradually 
  relaxing toward Thursday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Light snow will accompany the frontal passage, 
  and areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to less than 
  a mile at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west- 
  to-east oriented and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads, 
  including the I-40 and U.S. Highways 64, 54, 84, and 70 
  corridors near the Texas border. Dangerous driving conditions 
  are anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts 
  in excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ504-506>508-511-519-521>524-526-539-540-131315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of western and central New Mexico, 
  including the Northwest Highlands, West Central Mountains, 
  West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Jemez Mountains, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, 
  Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley-Central Highlands, 
  South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Eastern 
  Lincoln County, Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts to 60 mph favoring the high terrain. Gusts 
  could even approach 70 mph in some high terrain areas of New 
  Mexico above 8000 feet. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue overnight. Winds will 
  likely reach peak intensity during and immediately behind the 
  frontal passage, gradually diminishing through Thursday morning.
  

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest- 
  to-northeast oriented roads, including the I-25 corridor 
  through the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Dangerous driving 
  conditions are anticipated, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Gusts in excess of 60 mph could produce damage to 
  some trees and structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-529-532-533-537-538-131315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Northeast Highlands, and Eastern San Miguel, Guadalupe, and De 
  Baca Counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the north with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase overnight, continuing through 
  Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust and light snow accompanying the 
  frontal passage could reduce visibility to less than a mile at 
  times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-
  east oriented roads, including the I-40 corridor. Difficult 
  driving conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-502-518-520-525-131315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
1001 PM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of northwest New Mexico, the Santa Fe 
  Metro area, the Lower Rio Grande and Upper Tularosa valleys. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue tonight before diminishing early 
  Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 
  5 miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest- 
  to-northeast oriented roads, including the I-25 corridor 
  through Santa Fe and Glorieta Pass. Difficult driving 
  conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

28
095 
WWUS75 KABQ 131223
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO CONTINUE IMPACTING PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTER NEW MEXICO THIS MORNING...

.Light snow and blowing snow over portions of central and eastern
New Mexico have resulted in winter driving conditions. For the 
latest road conditions, call 511 or visit nmroads.com. 

NMZ504-506>508-511-519-131330-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has cancelled the
High Wind Warning. 

The potential for damaging winds has passed. However, gusty north
winds will persist this morning but diminish this afternoon.


$$

NMZ501-502-131330-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

The potential for strong winds has diminished, however, locally
gusty winds will persist this morning before diminishing this
afternoon. 

$$

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton 
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding, 
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north with occasional
  gusts to 55 to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong to damaging this morning then
  slowly diminish through the afternoon.  

* VISIBILITY...Light rain and snow will persist early this morning
  then taper off by mid to late morning. Areas of blowing snow
  will reduce the visibility to less than a mile at times. Small
  amounts of snow may melt then freeze on road surfaces, bridges 
  and overpasses, making for hazardous driving conditions.
 
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west- 
  to-east oriented and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads, 
  including the I-40 and U.S. Highways 64, 54, 84, and 70 
  corridors near the Texas border. Dangerous driving conditions 
  are anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts 
  in excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ521>524-526-539-540-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, 
  Central and South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, 
  Eastern Lincoln County, Southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the northwest with
  occasional gusts to 60 mph favoring the high terrain. Gusts
  could even approach 70 mph in some high terrain areas above 
  8000 feet. 

* TIMING...Strong to damaging winds will persist this morning 
  then slowly diminishing through this afternoon. 
 
* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust and blowing snow could reduce
  visibility to less than 3 miles at times. Meager amounts of snow
  may result in icy road conditions.  

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest-
  to-northeast oriented roads. Dangerous driving conditions are 
  anticipated, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts in 
  excess of 60 mph could produce damage to some trees and 
  structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-529-532-533-537-538-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Northeast Highlands, and Eastern San Miguel, Guadalupe, and De 
  Baca Counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the north with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will persist this morning then decrease during
  the afternoon.  

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust and light snow could reduce visibility
  to less than a mile at times. Meager amounts of snow will melt
  then freeze, especially on bridges and overpasses. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on west-to- 
  east oriented roads, including the I-40 corridor. Difficult 
  driving conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

NMZ518-520-525-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
523 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* LOCATION...Santa Fe Metro area, the Lower Rio Grande and Upper 
  Tularosa valleys. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the northwest with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will be diminishing by mid morning.
 
* VISIBILITY...Blowing snow or blowing dust could reduce 
  visibility to less than 5 miles at times. One to 3 inches of 
  snow in the Santa Fe area has resulted in winter driving 
  conditions early this morning. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on southwest- 
  to-northeast oriented roads, including the I-25 corridor 
  through Santa Fe and Glorieta Pass. Difficult driving 
  conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$
512 
WWUS75 KABQ 131443
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
743 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO CONTINUE IMPACTING PORTIONS OF
EASTERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...

.Light snow and blowing snow over portions of central and eastern
New Mexico have resulted in winter driving conditions this morning.
For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit nmroads.com.

NMZ521>524-526-539-540-131545-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
743 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished and will continue to weaken through
the day.

$$

NMZ518-520-525-131545-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181213T1500Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
743 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished and will continue to weaken through
the day.

$$

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
743 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton 
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding, 
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north with occasional
  gusts to 50 to 60 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong to damaging this morning 
  then slowly diminish through the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Light rain and snow will taper off by mid to late
  morning. Areas of blowing snow will reduce the visibility to 
  less than a mile at times. Small amounts of snow may melt then 
  freeze on road surfaces, bridges and overpasses, making for 
  hazardous driving conditions. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west-
  to-east and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads, including 
  the I-40 and U.S. Highways 64, 54, 84, and 70 corridors near the
  Texas border. Dangerous driving conditions are anticipated, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusts in excess of 60 mph 
  could produce damage to some trees and structures. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-529-532-533-537-538-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
743 AM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
  Northeast Highlands, Chaves County Plains, and Eastern San
  Miguel, Guadalupe, and De Baca Counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the north with 
  occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will persist this morning then decrease during 
  the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust and light snow could reduce visibility
  to less than a mile at times.  

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on west-to- 
  east oriented roads, including the I-40 corridor. Difficult 
  driving conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$
500 
WWUS75 KABQ 132116
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
216 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...STRONG WINDS TO CONTINUE IMPACTING PORTIONS OF EASTERN NEW 
MEXICO THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...

NMZ515-529-533-537-538-132230-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
216 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

Winds have subsided below advisory levels and will continue to
diminish.

$$

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
216 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Much of eastern New Mexico, including the Raton 
  Ridge/Johnson Mesa, Far Northeast Highlands, Union, Harding, 
  Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt counties. 

* WINDS...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph from the north with occasional
  gusts of 50 to 60 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through mid afternoon then
  slowly diminish late this afternoon.  

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally down to 3 miles or less in blowing 
  snow in northeast New Mexico. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on both west-
  to-east and southwest-to-northeast oriented roads, including the
  I-40 and U.S. Highways 64, 54, 84, and 70 corridors near the
  Texas border. Dangerous driving conditions are anticipated,
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ532-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-
216 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Eastern San Miguel County.
  

* WINDS...Sustained at 25 to 35 mph from the north with occasional
  gusts between 40 and 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will persist through mid afternoon then decrease
  late this afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than 3
  miles at times. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on west-to- 
  east oriented roads, including the I-40 corridor. Difficult 
  driving conditions are anticipated, 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.

&&

$$

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689 
WWUS75 KABQ 140000
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
500 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-140100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
500 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have subsided below high wind criteria.

$$

NMZ532-140100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-
500 PM MST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have subsided below wind advisory criteria.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Dec 12, 3:51 AM MST, 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 12, 3:51 AM MST, 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
351 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will push through the state later today and
overnight, bringing strong to damaging winds, some snow and blowing
snow and much colder temperatures. The strongest winds will be
tonight into early Thursday across the mountains and the eastern
plains. After a brief cool-down, look for a warm-up to begin Friday
then continue into the weekend with temperatures back above normal
areawide by Saturday. A disturbance will approach from over the Baja
late in the weekend into Monday and will result in increased clouds
and perhaps some light precipitation. Another Pacific storm system
will approach next Tuesday, but may only impact southern New Mexico.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS LATER TODAY THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY...

The polar jet stream is diving southeast into the Great Basin per the
latest water vapor satellite imagery and will hit New Mexico later
today, then continue over the state through Thursday. The result will
be strong to damaging winds developing over the peaks later today,
then spreading into the lower elevations early this evening and
overnight behind a cold front. Went ahead and upgraded the watch for
central and western NM to a High Wind Warning and threw-in several
forecast zones as a Wind Advisory. Left the High Wind Watch in place
for eastern portions of the area with a later onset given the model
forecast for impressive lee cyclogenesis overnight. Forecast snow
amounts do not currently justify a Winter Weather Advisory for the
Sangres, but an advisory may be required for the Raton Ridge zone due
to travel impacts through Raton Pass with consideration given to
blowing snow. Blowing snow will also impact the I-25 corridor
between Glorieta and Raton overnight, as well as the I-40 corridor
between Clines Corners and the TX border, and US 285 between Clines
Corners and Roswell. Much colder air will settle in behind the front
Thursday, with below normal temperatures forecast.

After a brief cool-down, look for a warming trend beginning Friday as
a ridge moves overhead behind the departing upper low. By Saturday,
daytime temperatures will be back above normal areawide. A Baja low
is forecast to approach NM late in the weekend and move overhead
Monday by both the latest GFS and ECMWF. However, this will be a
relatively warm and weak feature and may only result in increased
cloud cover with very little qpf being generated by the 00Z medium
range model solutions. A more significant Pacific low will impact the
region Tuesday, but the latest medium range model solutions show
this feature moving across far southern NM near the MX/TX borders.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Surface low pressure will deepen today across eastern New Mexico,
and west winds will increase across most of the region early this
afternoon. Wind speeds early this afternoon will be 15 to 25 mph,
and then will increase late this afternoon across much of the area
west of the central mountains, the Rio Grande Valley and the central
and south central highlands. A strong Pacific cold front will move
across these areas Wednesday evening, creating even stronger
northwest winds with sustained speeds of 25 to 40 mph and gusts as
high as 55 mph. A strong backdoor cold front will press southward
across the eastern plains late Thursday evening with wind speeds 25
to 45 mph and gusts to near 60 mph. Light snow and blowing snow will
accompany the backdoor cold front in the eastern plains Wednesday
night into Thursday morning. Snow accumulations will generally be
less than one inch. Light snow will also fall in the Sangre de
Cristos and adjacent highlands Wednesday night with 1 to 3 inches in
the Sangre de Cristos and in the Raton Ridge area. Chances of
wetting precipitation will be restricted to the northern Sangre de
Cristos and the Raton Ridge area.

Drier and colder air will follow the cold frontal passages on
Thursday with good to excellent ventilation rates east of the
central mountains and poor to fair conditions to the west. Strong
high pressure aloft will build across New Mexico Friday with daytime
temperatures moderating to near normal to above normal. Ventilation
rates Friday will be poor areawide. The high pressure will a shift to
the east Saturday, allowing temperatures to warm by another 2 to 6
degrees and well above normal temperatures are expected across the
entire area.

Temperatures will remain above normal Sunday through Tuesday with a
weak low pressure system bringing slight chances of rain and high
elevation snow to western New Mexico Monday night.

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&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions are forecast through the next 24 hours, with the
exception of KROW where MVFR fog may continue for a few hours. There
is a chance it could go down to IFR. Winds will increase dramatically
Wednesday across most western and central areas, then across the
east Wednesday night. Strong to high winds are likely at all
terminals for several hours. Snow will develop Wednesday evening
across the north with lowering cigs and vsbys.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  47  17  39  11 /   5   5   0   0
Dulce...........................  44  11  36   6 /  10  10   0   0
Cuba............................  47  15  35  12 /   5  20   0   0
Gallup..........................  51  13  42   2 /   5   5   0   0
El Morro........................  50  14  41   1 /   0   5   0   0
Grants..........................  52  17  41   6 /   0   5   0   0
Quemado.........................  52  17  41  15 /   0   5   0   0
Glenwood........................  59  27  54  23 /   0   0   0   0
Chama...........................  39   9  33   5 /  10  40   5   0
Los Alamos......................  49  21  37  20 /   5  10   0   0
Pecos...........................  48  22  38  19 /   0  20   5   0
Cerro/Questa....................  44  15  31  10 /   5  50   5   0
Red River.......................  37  10  25   6 /   5  70  10   0
Angel Fire......................  40   8  29  -6 /   0  50   5   0
Taos............................  46  15  35   7 /   5  30   0   0
Mora............................  50  18  37  15 /   0  30   5   0
Espanola........................  52  22  41  17 /   5  10   0   0
Santa Fe........................  47  23  37  21 /   0  20   0   0
Santa Fe Airport................  50  21  39  17 /   0  10   0   0
Albuquerque Foothills...........  53  25  42  21 /   0  10   0   0
Albuquerque Heights.............  55  26  44  23 /   0   5   0   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  57  23  46  17 /   0   5   0   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  56  25  44  21 /   0   5   0   0
Los Lunas.......................  58  23  46  11 /   0   0   0   0
Rio Rancho......................  56  24  44  20 /   0   5   0   0
Socorro.........................  60  27  48  22 /   0   0   0   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  48  22  36  19 /   0  10   0   0
Tijeras.........................  50  22  38  14 /   0  10   0   0
Moriarty/Estancia...............  53  21  40  12 /   0  10   0   0
Clines Corners..................  49  21  36  18 /   0  20   5   0
Gran Quivira....................  54  24  41  19 /   0  10   0   0
Carrizozo.......................  56  26  43  21 /   0  10   5   0
Ruidoso.........................  54  23  38  21 /   0  10  10   0
Capulin.........................  57  18  31  13 /   0  60   0   0
Raton...........................  59  21  38  12 /   0  50   5   0
Springer........................  60  23  40  13 /   0  30   0   0
Las Vegas.......................  56  21  39  16 /   0  30   5   0
Clayton.........................  62  27  37  21 /   0  50   5   0
Roy.............................  61  25  39  17 /   0  50   0   0
Conchas.........................  66  30  44  22 /   0  50   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  63  31  43  21 /   0  50   5   0
Tucumcari.......................  67  32  45  21 /   0  50  20   0
Clovis..........................  64  31  41  22 /   0  40  20   0
Portales........................  65  32  42  21 /   0  40  30   0
Fort Sumner.....................  65  32  45  18 /   0  50  10   0
Roswell.........................  64  33  49  23 /   0  30  20   0
Picacho.........................  62  31  46  25 /   0  20  10   0
Elk.............................  58  28  43  23 /   0  10  10   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday for
the following zones... NMZ504-506>508-511-519-521>524-526-539-540.

High Wind Watch from this evening through Thursday afternoon for
the following zones... NMZ527-528-530-531-534>536-538.

Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday for the
following zones... NMZ501-502-518-520-525.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 12, 4:05 AM MST, 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
405 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

NMZ501>540-131200-
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-
405 AM MST Wed Dec 12 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong to damaging winds will develop across the mountains later
today then spread to the lower elevations this evening and overnight
behind a cold front. Gusts to between 60 and 70 mph are possible. In
addition, areas of snow will develop across the northern mountains
and northeast New Mexico this evening, then spread south across
eastern New Mexico overnight. Although significant snow accumulation
is not expected, blowing snow will create hazardous travel conditions
across portions of eastern New Mexico tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Strong to damaging winds will continue through Thursday morning
across much of eastern New Mexico. Blowing snow will also continue
early Thursday morning, mainly across the east central and southeast
plains near the Texas border.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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The office that day

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

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