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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 14, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Mar 14, 2018, 3:37 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 15, 2018, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 14, 2018, 3:37 PM MDT (21:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2018, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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386 
WWUS75 KABQ 142137 CCA
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
337 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...STRONG TO HIGH WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW 
MEXICO THURSDAY...

.An upper level disturbance no the west coast will move inland
tonight, cross Arizona Thursday and New Mexico Thursday night.
Winds will strengthen considerably and mix down to the surface 
producing strong to high winds over a majority of northern and
central New Mexico Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening and
Thursday night. 

NMZ523-526-529-531>534-539-540-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0008.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
337 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* LOCATION...Central and Northeast Highlands, South Central
  Mountains, Eastern San Miguel and Lincoln Counties, and portions
  of the northeast plains. 

* WINDS...Southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase quickly Thursday morning, peak in
  the afternoon and early evening, before diminishing after dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing
  dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who
  should consider delaying travel. This includes Interstate 25
  around Las Vegas and Interstate 40 from near Clines Corners to
  the Texas border. 

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>515-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0008.180315T1700Z-180316T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
337 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT
Friday. 

* LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and East Slopes. 

* WINDS...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Thursday morning, peak
  Thursday afternoon into the night, before diminishing prior to
  daybreak Friday. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 1 to 3 miles due to blowing
  rain and snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who
  should consider delaying travel. A few inches of snow will
  accumulate on the higher mountain peaks. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ507-508-512-518>522-524-525-527-528-530-535>538-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
337 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Portions of southwest, central and eastern New
  Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Thursday morning, peak
  Thursday afternoon and early evening, before diminishing after
  dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing
  dust, locally down to 1 mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  true on Interstate 40 from Grants to east of Moriarty, and
  Interstate 25 from Santa Fe to the southern Socorro County line.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
261 
WWUS75 KABQ 150451
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1051 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN 
AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT...

.A potent Pacific trough over the Great Basin will move across 
the region Thursday. Winds will strengthen considerably and mix 
down to the surface producing strong to potentially damaging 
winds over a majority of northern and central New Mexico Thursday 
afternoon into Thursday evening, then continuing over the northern
mountains overnight.

NMZ523-526-529-531>534-539-540-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1051 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Central and Northeast Highlands south to the South 
  Central Mountains, including portions of the Eastern Plains and 
  southwest Chaves County.
 
* WINDS...Southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase quickly Thursday morning, peak in 
  the afternoon and early evening, before diminishing after 
  dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
  who should consider delaying travel. This includes Interstate 
  25 around Las Vegas and Interstate 40 from near Clines Corners 
  to the Texas border. 

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>515-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.180315T1700Z-180316T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1051 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and East Slopes.

* WINDS...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Thursday morning, peak 
  Thursday afternoon into the night, before diminishing prior to 
  daybreak Friday. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to between 1 and 3 miles due 
  to blowing snow.
  
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
  who should consider delaying travel. A few inches of snow will 
  accumulate on the higher mountain peaks. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ507-508-512-518>522-524-525-527-528-530-535>538-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1051 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of southwest, central and eastern New 
  Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Thursday morning, peak 
  Thursday afternoon and early evening, before diminishing after 
  dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust, locally down to 1 mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  true on Interstate 40 from Grants to east of Moriarty,
  Interstate 25 from Santa Fe to the southern Socorro County line
  and Interstate 25 from Raton Pass south to near Springer.
  

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.

&&

$$
444 
WWUS75 KABQ 150956
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
356 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN
AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO TODAY INTO TONIGHT...

.A potent Pacific trough over the Great Basin will move across
the region today. Winds will strengthen considerably and mix down
to the surface producing strong to potentially damaging winds 
over a majority of northern and central New Mexico this afternoon
into this evening. These winds will continue over the northern 
mountains tonight.

NMZ523-526-529-531>534-539-540-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
356 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Central and Northeast Highlands south to the South 
  Central Mountains, including portions of the Eastern Plains 
  and southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase quickly this morning, peak in the
  afternoon and early evening, and diminish after dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
  who should consider delaying travel. This includes Interstate 
  25 around Las Vegas and Interstate 40 from near Clines Corners 
  to the Texas border. 

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>515-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.180315T1700Z-180316T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
356 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and East Slopes.

* WINDS...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply this morning, peak this
  afternoon into tonight, and diminish prior to daybreak Friday. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to between 1 and 3 miles due 
  to blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
  who should consider delaying travel. A few inches of snow will 
  accumulate on the higher mountain peaks. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-506-151800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
356 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT
this evening. 

* LOCATION...Portions of west central New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply this morning, peak this
  afternoon and early evening, and diminish after dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to below 5 miles in blowing
  dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  especially true on Interstate 40 near the Continental Divide. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ507-508-512-518>522-524-525-527-528-530-535>538-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.180315T1700Z-180316T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
356 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Portions of southwest, central and eastern New 
  Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply this morning, peak this
  afternoon and early evening, and diminish after dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust, locally down to 1 mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is 
  true on Interstate 40 from Grants to east of Moriarty, 
  Interstate 25 from Santa Fe to the southern Socorro County 
  line and Interstate 25 from Raton Pass south to near Springer. 

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
306 
WWUS75 KABQ 151715
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1115 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN
AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A potent Pacific trough over the Great Basin will move across
the region today. Winds will strengthen considerably and mix down
to the surface producing strong to potentially damaging winds
over a majority of northern and central New Mexico this afternoon
and through tonight. These winds will continue over the central
mountain chain and adjacent high terrain through tonight.

NMZ523-526-529-531>534-539-540-160300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1115 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Central and Northeast Highlands south to the South 
  Central Mountains, including portions of the Eastern Plains 
  and southwest Chaves County. 

* WINDS...Southwest 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase quickly, peak in the afternoon and
  early evening, diminishing Friday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
  who should consider delaying travel. This includes Interstate 
  25 around Las Vegas and Interstate 40 from near Clines Corners 
  to the Texas border. 

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>515-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1115 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and East Slopes.

* WINDS...Southwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply, peak this afternoon into
  tonight, diminishing Friday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to between 1 and 3 miles due 
  to blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
  who should consider delaying travel. A few inches of snow will 
  accumulate on the higher mountain peaks. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506>508-512-521-524-160300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
South Central Highlands-
1115 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Portions of southwest New Mexico, Sandia/Manzano
  Mountains, South Central Highlands, and west slopes of the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
 
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase, peak this afternoon and early
  evening, diminishing Friday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust, locally down to 1 mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  true on Interstate 40 east and west of the continental divide
  from Gallup to the Rio Grande Valley and through Tijeras Pass to
  Moriarty. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ502-505-518>520-522-525-527-528-530-535>538-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1115 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Portions of west, central, and eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply, peak this afternoon and
  early evening, diminishing after dark. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally lowered to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust, locally down to 1 mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This is
  true on Interstate 40, Interstate 25 from Santa Fe to the
  southern Socorro County line and Interstate 25 from Raton Pass
  south to near Springer, as well as U.S. Routes 70, 285, and 385
  in and out of Roswell.
 
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.

&&

$$
293 
WWUS75 KABQ 160252
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
852 PM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN
AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A potent Pacific trough will continue to move across northern New
Mexico tonight. As it does so, strong to damaging winds will 
persist over the high terrain and adjacent areas to the east. 
Winds will diminish somewhat during the morning hours Friday, 
though it will remain breezy to windy across most areas. 

NMZ502-505-518>520-522-525-527-528-530-535>538-160400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
852 PM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire. However, breezy conditions 
will persist through the overnight hours with gusts near 35 mph
possible. 

$$

NMZ513>515-523-526-529-531>534-539-540-161100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
852 PM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...This includes the high peaks and east slopes of the
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains southward across the central
  highlands and South Central Mountains as well as along and just
  north of the I-40 corridor in eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will persist through the overnight hours before  
  diminishing Friday morning. 

* VISIBILITY...May be lowered below one mile in blowing snow
  across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where 2 to 6 inches of
  snow is likely.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles. 
  This includes Interstate 25 around Las Vegas and Interstate 40 
  from near Clines Corners to the Texas border. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506>508-512-521-524-161100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
South Central Highlands-
852 PM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...This includes portions of southwest and west central
  New Mexico, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, South Central 
  Highlands, and west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the overnight hours,
  diminishing Friday morning.

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust is possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  includes along Interstate 40 from Gallup to the Rio Grande
  Valley and through Tijeras Pass. 

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.

&&

$$

34
719 
WWUS75 KABQ 160930
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
330 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

......STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN 
AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING TO BE FOLLOWED 
BY VERY WINDY CONDITIONS THROUGH MID DAY...

.Very strong winds will persist in the wake of a departing 
Pacific trough across eastern and northern portions of the state 
through the morning hours. Winds will gradually diminish this
morning across central and southwest portions of the area.

NMZ513>515-523-526-529-531>534-539-540-161200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
330 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...This includes the high peaks and east slopes of the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains southward across the central 
  highlands and South Central Mountains as well as along and 
  just north of the I-40 corridor in eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West 35 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will persist through the early morning hours. 

* VISIBILITY...May be lowered below one mile in blowing snow
  across and downwind of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be 
  expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles. 
  This includes Interstate 25 around Las Vegas and Interstate 40 
  from near Clines Corners to the Texas border. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-528-530-161200-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T1800Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
330 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until noon MDT today. 

* LOCATION...This includes portions of northeast New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts of 50 to 55 
  mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the early morning
  hours, then gradually diminish around mid day. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust is possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise caution. This includes 
  Interstate 25 from Raton Pass south through Wagon Mound. 
  

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506>508-512-521-524-161200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
South Central Highlands-
330 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...This includes portions of southwest and west 
  central New Mexico, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, South 
  Central Highlands, and west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will gradually diminish through the early
  morning hours. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust is possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  includes along Interstate 40 through Tijeras Pass. 

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.

&&

$$
985 
WWUS75 KABQ 161159
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
559 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...STRONG WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THROUGH MIDDAY...

.Strong winds will persist in the wake of a departing Pacific 
trough across northeastern New Mexico, the northeast highlands 
the Sangre de Cristos, except the western slopes, the Central 
Highlands and the east central plains through midday. Winds will 
diminish this morning across portions of western and central New 
Mexico. 

NMZ513>515-523-529-531>534-161800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.180316T1200Z-180316T1800Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
559 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until noon MDT today. 

* LOCATION...This includes areas from the Sangre de Cristos and
  Central Highlands eastward to the Texas border. 

* WINDS...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will gradually diminish through midday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust are possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  includes along Interstate 40 through Tijeras Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

&&

$$

NMZ526-539-540-161300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
559 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The strong winds have moved east of the area this morning, and the
high wind warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ506>508-512-521-524-161300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T1200Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-
South Central Highlands-
559 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The strong winds have moved east of the area this morning, and the
wind advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

NMZ527-528-530-161800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180316T1800Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
559 AM MDT Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...This includes portions of northeast and north central New
  Mexico.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the morning hours,
  and then diminish around midday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust are possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise caution. This includes 
  Interstate 25 from Raton Pass south through Wagon Mound. 

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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 2:35 PM MDTFire Weather WatchABQHarding, San Miguel, Union24 hr
Mar 14, 2:35 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQHarding, San Miguel, Union29 hr
Mar 14, 3:09 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQ39 hr
Mar 14, 3:37 PM MDTWind AdvisoryABQ48 hr

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