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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 17, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Mar 17, 2018, 3:53 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2018, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 17, 2018, 3:53 PM MDT (21:53 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2018, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2018, 12:07 AM MDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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793 
WWUS75 KABQ 172153
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
353 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...VERY STRONG TO POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH EARLY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL
NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level low will cross northern New Mexico Sunday.
This storm system is expected to produce very strong to possibly
damaging winds across portions of central and east central New
Mexico from the Sandia Mountains south to the Sacramento
Mountains and eastward to the Texas border. Areas of blowing dust
Sunday afternoon and early evening will have the potential to
reduce visibility at times across the area.

NMZ525-181100-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.A.0007.180318T1800Z-180319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0009.180318T1700Z-180318T1800Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-
353 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO NOON MDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to noon MDT Sunday.
The High Wind Watch has been cancelled. 

* LOCATION...Upper Tularosa Valley. 

* WINDS...West winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop early Sunday afternoon and 
  continue through mid evening Sunday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially on north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ521>524-526-529-532>540-181100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0007.180318T1800Z-180319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0009.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
353 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM MDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Sunday to 1 AM MDT
Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The Sandia and Manzano Mountains southward to the 
  Sacramento Mountains and eastward to the Texas border. 

* WINDS...West winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop early Sunday afternoon and 
  continue through mid evening Sunday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on U.S. Highway 54 and U.S. Highway 
  285, and other north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ512>515-518-519-527-528-530-531-181100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0008.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
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-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-
353 PM MDT Sat Mar 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through late
Sunday night. 

* LOCATION...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, middle Rio Grande Valley,
  northeast highlands, northeast plains.

* WINDS...West winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop early Sunday afternoon and 
  continue through mid evening Sunday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 from near Belen
  north to Raton Pass and other north-south oriented roads.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.gov/abq, listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite
media outlet.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
551 
WWUS75 KABQ 181003
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...VERY STRONG TO POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 
LATE TONIGHT FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level low will cross northern New Mexico today. 
This storm system is expected to produce very strong to possibly 
damaging winds across portions of northern and central New Mexico.
Areas of blowing dust this afternoon and early this evening will 
have the potential to reduce visibility at times across the area.

NMZ512>514-181115-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.A.0008.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

Though the High Wind Watch has been cancelled, gusty west winds 
behind a Pacific cold front will range between 15 and 25 mph with 
gusts to near 40 mph this afternoon and evening. These winds 
combined with falling snow could reduce visibility to less than 1 
mile at times.

$$

NMZ525-181800-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0009.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WINDS...West winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially on north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ521>524-526-529-532>540-181800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0009.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sandia and Manzano Mountains southward to the
  Sacramento Mountains and eastward to the Texas border, as well
  as the Northeast Highlands and eastern San Miguel County.
  

* WINDS...West winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on U.S. Highway 54 and U.S. Highway 
  285, and other north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ518-519-181800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T1700Z-180319T0300Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 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. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Santa Fe Metro Area and the Middle Rio Grande Valley,
  including the Albuquerque Metro Area.
  

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

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through mid evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 from near Belen
  north to Glorieta Pass and other 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.

&&

$$

NMZ515-527-528-530-531-181800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T2000Z-180319T0700Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM MDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM MDT
Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, I-25
  Corridor from Las Vegas to Raton Pass and the Northeast Plains. 

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop early this afternoon and continue
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 from the Las Vegas 
  area north to Raton Pass and other 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.

&&

$$

NMZ504>508-520-181800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T1700Z-180319T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
403 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 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...Northwest Highlands, Southwest Mountains, West 
  Central New Mexico and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through mid evening.

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on 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.

&&

$$

28
492 
WWUS75 KABQ 181708
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...VERY STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS THIS AFTERNOON 
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW 
MEXICO...

.As a vigorous upper level low crosses northern New Mexico today,
very stout winds aloft will move over the state. These strong to
severe winds will mix down to the surface through the day and into
the evening. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon and early this 
evening will have the potential to reduce visibility at times 
across the area.

NMZ518-519-190300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0009.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM MDT Monday. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Santa Fe Metro Area and the Middle Rio Grande 
  Valley, including the Albuquerque Metro Area. 

* WINDS...West winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through mid evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions as low 3 miles will be possible
  due to blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 from near Belen 
  north to Glorieta Pass and other north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ515-528-531-190300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T2000Z-180319T0700Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0009.180318T1700Z-180319T0700Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Harding County-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM MDT Monday. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...East Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, I-25
  Corridor from north of Las Vegas to Raton Pass and the 
  Northeast Plains. 

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

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible in lower elevation areas. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 from north of the 
  Las Vegas area northward to Raton Pass and other north-south 
  oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ521>526-529-532>540-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sandia and Manzano Mountains southward to the 
  Sacramento Mountains and eastward to the Texas border, as well 
  as the Northeast Highlands and eastern San Miguel County. 

* WINDS...West winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions as low 1 mile will be possible 
  due to blowing dust.. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on U.S. Highway 54 and U.S. Highway 
  285, and other north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ501>503-511-190300-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T1700Z-180319T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Jemez Mountains-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. 

* LOCATION...Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest
  Highlands, and the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico.

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop late this morning and 
  continue through mid evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on 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.

&&

$$

NMZ512-190300-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T2000Z-180319T0700Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM MDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM MDT
Monday. 

* LOCATION...West Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. 

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop early this afternoon and continue 
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 from the Las Vegas 
  area north to Raton Pass and other 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.

&&

$$

NMZ504>508-520-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Highlands, Southwest Mountains, West 
  Central New Mexico and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop late this morning and continue 
  through mid evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions as low 3 miles will be possible
  due to blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on 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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.180318T2000Z-180319T0700Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
1108 AM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Raton Pass Area and Johnson Mesa, as well as
  Union County in northeastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will develop early this afternoon and continue 
  through late tonight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible in lower elevation areas. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 through the Raton 
  Pass and other 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.

&&

$$
698 
WWUS75 KABQ 182214
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
414 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...VERY STRONG TO POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO...

.As a vigorous upper level low crosses northern New Mexico today,
very stout winds aloft will continue to move over the state. 
These strong to severe winds will continue to mix down to the 
surface through the day and into the evening. Areas of blowing 
dust through early this evening will reduce visibility at times.

NMZ515-518-519-521>526-528-529-531>540-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-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-
414 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sandia and Manzano Mountains southward to the
  Sacramento Mountains and eastward to the Texas border, as well
  as the Northeast Highlands, eastern San Miguel County, and the
  Albuquerque and Santa Fe metropolitan areas.

* WINDS...West winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Severe winds will continue through the evening, perhaps
  lasting beyond midnight along and east of the central mountain
  chain. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions as low 1 mile will be possible 
  due to blowing dust.. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25, U.S. Highway 54 
  and U.S. Highway 285, and other north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-190300-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T2100Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
414 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Raton Pass Area and Johnson Mesa, as well as 
  Union County in northeastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.
  Winds will turn westerly before dusk and then northerly around
  midnight.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through late tonight and much
  of the day on Monday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible in lower elevation areas. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 through the Raton 
  Pass and other 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.

&&

$$

NMZ501>508-511-520-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
414 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest
  Highlands, Northwest Highlands, West Central Plateau, West
  Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains,
  Jemez Mountains, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through mid evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on 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.

&&

$$

NMZ512-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
414 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...West Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through midnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on 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.

&&

$$
116 
WWUS75 KABQ 190211
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
811 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

NMZ515-518-519-522-524-525-528-529-531>534-537>540-190315-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
811 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

While areas of brisk northwest winds will continue until the 
early morning hours, widespread high winds are no longer 
anticipated.

$$

NMZ501>508-511-520-190315-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
811 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have subsided this evening with widespread advisory wind 
speeds no longer expected.

$$

NMZ521-523-526-535-536-190700-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
South Central Mountains-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
811 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Sandia/Manzano mountains, south-central
  mountains, Roosevelt and Curry counties. 

* WINDS...West winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Severe winds will continue through the evening, 
  perhaps lasting beyond midnight along and east of the central 
  mountain chain. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions as low 1 mile will be possible 
  due to blowing dust.. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25, U.S. Highway 54 
  and U.S. Highway 285, and other north-south oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-190700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T2100Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
811 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Raton Pass Area and Johnson Mesa, as well as 
  Union County in northeastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 
  mph. Winds will turn westerly before dusk and then northerly 
  around midnight. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through late tonight and 
  much of the day on Monday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible in lower elevation areas. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 through the Raton 
  Pass and other 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.

&&

$$

NMZ512-190700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
811 PM MDT Sun Mar 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...West Slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through midnight.

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be 
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This 
  especially includes travel on 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.

&&

$$
911 
WWUS75 KABQ 190607
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1207 AM MDT Mon Mar 19 2018

NMZ521-523-535-536-191200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T1200Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-
1207 AM MDT Mon Mar 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM MDT Monday. The High Wind
Warning has been cancelled. 

* LOCATION...This includes the Sandia and Manzano Mountains,
  Central Highlands, Curry and Roosevelt counties. 

* WINDS...West winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. 
  Winds will become more northwesterly by daybreak Monday. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the overnight hours. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be
  possible at lower elevations.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on north to 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.

&&

$$

NMZ526-190715-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-
1207 AM MDT Mon Mar 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have subsided across the south central mountains so the High
Wind Warning has been cancelled. However, gusts near 40 mph will
remain possible through the overnight hours. 

$$

NMZ512-190715-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T0700Z/
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1207 AM MDT Mon Mar 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have subsided across the west slopes of the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains, therefore the wind advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

NMZ529-532>534-537-191200-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T1200Z/
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-De Baca County-
1207 AM MDT Mon Mar 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM MDT Monday. 

* LOCATION...This includes the Northeast Highlands, Eastern San
  Miguel, Guadalupe, Quay and De Baca counties. 

* WINDS...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Winds will
  turn northwesterly by daybreak Monday.  

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the overnight hours. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be
  possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on north to 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.

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-191200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180319T2100Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
1207 AM MDT Mon Mar 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Raton Pass area and Johnson Mesa, as well as 
  Union County in northeastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...North to northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 
  to 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through much of the day on 
  Monday. 

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be
  possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
  especially includes travel on Interstate 25 through the Raton
  Pass and other north to 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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 2:05 AM MDTFire Weather WatchABQHarding, San Miguel, Union13 hr
Mar 17, 2:33 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchABQ13 hr
Mar 17, 3:15 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQHarding, San Miguel, Union29 hr
Mar 17, 3:53 PM MDTHigh Wind WatchABQ12 hr

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