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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 14, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Feb 14, 2018, 2:37 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 14, 2018, 6:00 PM MST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 14, 2018, 2:37 PM MST (21:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2018, 6:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 15, 2018, 8:00 AM MST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

The text

As transmitted.

947 
WWUS75 KABQ 142137
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
237 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

...STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS AND
ADJACENT EASTERN SLOPES THIS AFTERNOON...

...HIGH WINDS TO IMPACT THE SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS TONIGHT INTO 
EARLY THURSDAY...

.A strong jet stream associated with an upper low off the coast
of California will bring west-southwest winds 25-35 mph across 
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and adjacent east slopes along the 
I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton Pass. Wind gusts could reach
up to 45 mph. Strong jet stream winds will also exist over the 
south central high terrain later tonight into Thursday morning. 
West-southwest winds will be 35-45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 

NMZ526-540-150600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0003.180215T0000Z-180215T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0004.180215T0100Z-180215T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
237 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 8 AM
MST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves 
  County.
  
* WINDS...35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strengthening after sunset tonight, peaking between
  midnight and sunrise, then tapering off noon Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Snow falling above 9000 feet will reduce the
  visibility below 1 mile at times. Up to 10 inches of wet snow
  could fall on the highest peaks. Rain falling at lower
  elevations can also reduce the visibility to 3 to 5 miles. 
 
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Crosswinds will cause hazardous driving for 
  high profile vehicles along north-south oriented roadways. 
  Strong winds could pick up light debris and down small or weak 
  tree limbs. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ513-515-527>529-531-532-150000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-
237 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains and adjacent east 
  slopes, including the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton 
  Pass. 

* WINDS...25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph.

* TIMING...Tapering off by 5pm.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced from blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Crosswinds will cause hazardous driving for 
  high profile vehicles along north-south 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.

&&

$$

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3 follow-up statements
628 
WWUS75 KABQ 142359
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
459 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

...HIGH WINDS IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS TONIGHT INTO EARLY 
THURSDAY...

.A strong jet stream will cross southern New Mexico tonight with 
very strong surface winds in the south central mountains and
abundant moisture for precipitation. West-southwest winds will 
reach 35-45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph at times in the
Sacramento, Capitan and Guadalupe Mountains. Rain will also fall
at lower elevations with snow above 9000 feet, especially after
midnight when the temperature will drop. The highest terrain will
experience blowing and drifting snow with near zero visibility at
times late tonight and Thursday morning.

NMZ513-515-527>529-531-532-150100-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180215T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-
459 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind speeds will gradually weaken through sunset, so the Wind
Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ526-540-150600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.180215T0100Z-180215T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
459 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves 
  County. 

* WINDS...35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strengthening after sunset tonight, peaking between
  midnight and sunrise, then weakening Thursday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Snow and blowing snow above 9000 feet will reduce
  the visibility to near zero at times. Up to 10 inches of wet 
  snow could fall on the highest peaks with drifts over 2 feet 
  deep. Rain falling at lower elevations may also reduce the 
  visibility below 3 miles at times.
 
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Crosswinds will make driving hazardous for high
  profile vehicles along north-south oriented roadways. Strong 
  winds could pick up light debris and down small or weak tree 
  limbs. Periods of near zero visibility in blowing and drifting 
  snow, and a wind chill temperature around 20 degrees, will make 
  travel dangerous above 9000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

44
577 
WWUS75 KABQ 150543
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1043 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

...HIGH WINDS IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF NEW MEXICO 
TONIGHT INTO EARLY THURSDAY...

.A strong jet stream will continue to cross southern New Mexico 
tonight with very strong surface winds in the south central 
mountains. West-southwest winds will reach 35-45 mph with gusts 
up to 65 mph at times in the Sacramento, Capitan and Guadalupe 
Mountains. 

NMZ526-540-151100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180215T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1043 PM MST Wed Feb 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves 
  County in New Mexico. 

* WINDS...35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts around 65 mph.

* TIMING...Strengthening after sunset tonight, peaking between 
  midnight and sunrise, then weakening Thursday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Some occasional areas of blowing snow will be
  possible above 10,000 feet where visibility will be further
  reduced. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Crosswinds will make driving hazardous for high
  profile vehicles along north-south oriented roadways. Strong
  winds could pick up light debris and down small or weak tree
  limbs. Periods of reduced visibility in blowing and drifting 
  snow, and a wind chill temperature around 20 degrees, will make 
  travel dangerous above 9000 feet. 

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.

&&

$$
939 
WWUS75 KABQ 151036
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
336 AM MST Thu Feb 15 2018

...HIGH WINDS IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF NEW MEXICO
TONIGHT INTO this morning...

.A strong jet stream will continue to cross southern New Mexico
this morning with very strong surface winds in the south-central 
mountains. West-southwest winds will reach 35-45 mph with gusts up
to 65 mph at times in the Sacramento, Capitan and Guadalupe 
Mountains.

NMZ526-540-151500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180215T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
336 AM MST Thu Feb 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The south-central mountains and southwest Chaves 
  County in New Mexico. 

* WINDS...40 to 50 mph with occasional gusts around 65 mph.

* TIMING...Gradually decreasing this morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Areas of blowing snow will be possible above 9,500
  feet where visibility will be further reduced. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Crosswinds will make driving hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles along north-south oriented roadways. 
  Strong winds could pick up light debris and down small or weak 
  tree limbs. Periods of reduced visibility in blowing and 
  drifting snow, and a wind chill temperature around 20 degrees, 
  will make travel dangerous above 9000 feet. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 14, 3:05 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQ12 hr
Feb 14, 3:05 AM MSTWind AdvisoryABQ14 hr
Feb 14, 3:58 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQ38 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.