High Wind Watch 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM

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WWUS75 KABQ 201010
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
310 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WINDS LATER TONIGHT AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL AND 
EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and a strong surface cold front
will bring high and potentially damaging winds to parts of south
central and east central New Mexico later tonight through the day
Sunday.

NMZ523-524-526-539-540-201800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T0600Z-180122T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
310 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...This includes the Central and South Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...Southwest increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
  mph by midnight tonight, increasing to 40 to 50 mph with gusts 
  to 70 mph out of the west on Sunday. Damaging wind gusts to 75 
  mph will be possible on the highest peaks of the Capitan 
  Mountains.
  
* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon continuing to
  increase tonight into Sunday, before diminishing late Sunday 
  afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel on roads will be hazardous, 
  especially on north to south facing roads, including U.S. 
  Highway 54. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ533>538-201800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
310 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...All of east central New Mexico as well as the 
  Chaves County Plains. 

* WINDS...West winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 
  60 mph Sunday morning and continue through much of the 
  afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Sunday morning, peak 
  during the midday through much of the afternoon before 
  diminishing late in the afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 3-5 miles or less in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on 
  north to south facing highways, including portions of U.S. 
  Highways 285, 84 and 70. 

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.

&&

$$

007 
WWUS75 KABQ 201753
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1053 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WINDS LATER TONIGHT AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL AND
EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and a strong surface cold front
will bring high and potentially damaging winds to parts of south
central and east central New Mexico later tonight through the day
Sunday. In addition, a brief burst of snow is likely after
midnight tonight across the higher terrain of central New Mexico.
While snow amounts will not be that significant, roads may become
a sheet of ice as cold air invades the area along with the snow. 
The high winds will produce blowing snow and brief white-out 
conditions, making travel even more treacherous. 

NMZ523-524-526-539-540-210100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T0600Z-180122T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1053 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...This includes the Central and South Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...Southwest increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph by midnight tonight, increasing to 40 to 50 mph with gusts 
  to 70 mph out of the west on Sunday. Damaging wind gusts to 75 
  mph will be possible on the highest peaks of the Capitan 
  Mountains. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and evening, remain
  high late tonight through much of Sunday, before diminishing 
  late Sunday afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust,
  and under a mile in snow and blowing snow late tonight. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. High
  winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, and down
  power lines. Travel on roads will be hazardous, especially on
  north to south facing roads, including U.S. Highway 54. 

 A brief burst of snow and rapid change to colder could result in
 icy and treacherous roads after midnight tonight. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ533>538-210100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1053 AM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...All of east central New Mexico as well as the 
  Chaves County Plains. 

* WINDS...West winds will increase to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 
  60 mph Sunday morning and continue through much of the 
  afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Sunday morning, peak 
  during the midday through much of the afternoon before 
  diminishing late in the afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2-4 miles or less in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on 
  north to south facing highways, including portions of U.S. 
  Highways 285, 84 and 70. 

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.

&&

$$

010 
WWUS75 KABQ 202240
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
340 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WINDS LATER TONIGHT AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL AND
EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and a strong surface cold front
will bring high and potentially damaging winds to parts of
central, south central and eastern New Mexico later tonight 
through the day Sunday. In addition, a brief burst of snow is 
likely after midnight tonight across the higher terrain of central
New Mexico. While snow amounts will not be that significant, 
roads may become a sheet of ice as cold air invades the area along
with the snow. The high winds will produce blowing snow and brief
white-out conditions, making travel even more treacherous.

NMZ523-524-526-539-540-210500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T0600Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0002.180121T0600Z-180122T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
340 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM
MST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the Central and South Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...Southwest increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
  mph by midnight tonight, increasing to 40 to 50 mph with gusts
  to 60 and 65 mph out of the west on Sunday. Damaging wind gusts
  could reach 70 mph on mountain peaks.
 
* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening, remain high late 
  tonight through much of Sunday, before diminishing late Sunday 
  afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust,
  and under 1 mile in snow and blowing snow late tonight. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. High
  winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, and down
  power lines. Travel on roads will be hazardous, especially on
  north to south facing roads, including U.S. Highway 54. A brief
  period of snow and blowing snow could create even more
  treacherous road conditions late tonight and early Sunday 
  morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A burst of snow and rapid change to colder could result in icy 
and treacherous roads after midnight tonight.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ525-528-529-532-210500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-
340 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. 

* LOCATION...Northeast and Far Northeast Highlands and Upper
  Tularosa Valley. 

* WINDS...Southwest becoming northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase tonight and early Sunday morning,
  peak during the midday through afternoon hours, before
  diminishing prior to sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Occasionally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing 
  dust.
 
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially on highways with cross winds, including Interstate 25
  from Las Vegas to Raton. A brief burst of snow Sunday morning
  could also impact the I 25 corridor from Las Vegas to Raton. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ530-531-210500-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0600Z/
Union County-Harding County-
340 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* LOCATION...Union and Harding Counties. 

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

* TIMING...Southwest winds will shift to the north and northwest 
  and increase Sunday morning, peak during the afternoon and 
  evening, before diminishing prior to midnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. High
  winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, and down
  power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on roads with
  cross winds, including U.S. Highway 54.
  

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.

&&

$$

NMZ533>538-210500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
340 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...All of east central New Mexico as well as the 
  Chaves County Plains. 

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Sunday morning, peak 
  during the midday through much of the afternoon before 
  diminishing late in the afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on 
  north to south facing highways, including portions of U.S. 
  Highways 285, 84 and 70. 

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.

&&

$$

178 
WWUS75 KABQ 210439
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
939 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WINDS LATER TONIGHT AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL AND
EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and a strong surface cold 
front will bring high and potentially damaging winds to parts 
of central, south central and eastern New Mexico later tonight 
through the day Sunday. The high winds will produce blowing 
snow and brief white-out conditions across the higher terrain, 
making travel even more treacherous.

NMZ523-524-526-539-540-211100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0002.180121T0600Z-180122T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
939 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...This includes the Central and South Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...Southwest increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
  mph by midnight tonight, increasing to 40 to 50 mph with gusts 
  to 60 and 65 mph out of the west on Sunday. Damaging wind gusts 
  could reach 70 mph on mountain peaks. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase through late evening,
  remain high late tonight through much of Sunday, before
  diminishing late Sunday afternoon and evening.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust, 
  and under 1 mile in snow and blowing snow late tonight. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel on roads will be hazardous, 
  especially on north to south facing roads, including U.S. 
  Highway 54. A brief period of snow and blowing snow could 
  create even more treacherous road conditions late tonight and 
  early Sunday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ525-528-529-532-211100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-
939 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...Northeast and Far Northeast Highlands and Upper 
  Tularosa Valley. 

* WINDS...Southwest becoming northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase tonight and early Sunday morning, 
  peak during the midday through afternoon hours, before 
  diminishing prior to sunset. 

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

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially on highways with cross winds, including Interstate 25
  from Las Vegas to Raton.  

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.

&&

$$

NMZ530-531-211100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0600Z/
Union County-Harding County-
939 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* LOCATION...Union and Harding Counties.

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

* TIMING...Southwest winds will shift to the north and northwest
  and increase late Sunday morning, peak during the afternoon and
  evening, before diminishing prior to midnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in areas of blowing
  snow.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on 
  roads with cross winds, including U.S. Highway 54. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ533>538-211100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
939 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...All of east central New Mexico as well as the 
  Chaves County Plains. 

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply Sunday morning, peak 
  during the midday through much of the afternoon before 
  diminishing late in the afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in areas of blowing 
  dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on 
  north to south facing highways, including portions of U.S. 
  Highways 285, 84 and 70. 

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.

&&

$$

510 
WWUS75 KABQ 211033
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WINDS TODAY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO...

.A potent upper level disturbance and a strong surface cold front
will bring high and potentially damaging winds to parts of
southern and eastern New Mexico today. The high winds will 
produce blowing snow and brief white-out conditions across the 
higher terrain, as well as blowing dust at lower elevations and
the eastern plains making travel even more treacherous.

NMZ533>536-211830-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0300Z/
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...All of east central New Mexico along I-40 as well as
  Curry and Roosevelt counties.
 
* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply late morning, peak during 
  the midday through much of the afternoon before diminishing late
  in the afternoon and evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in areas of 
  blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  High winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
  and down power lines. Travel will be hazardous, especially on 
  north to south facing highways, including portions of U.S. 
  Highways 285, 84 and 70. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ523-524-526-539-540-211830-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes the Central and South Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln and 
  Southwest Chaves Counties. 

* WINDS...Southwest increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60,
  increasing with gusts to 65 mph out of the west by mid-morning, 
  diminishing late afternoon and early evening. Damaging wind 
  gusts could reach 70 mph on mountain peaks.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this morning remaining strong through 
  much of today before diminishing by sunset.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced to 3 to 5 miles in blowing dust, 
  and under 1 mile in snow and blowing snow late tonight. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. High
  winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, and down
  power lines. Travel on roads will be hazardous, especially on
  north to south facing roads, including U.S. Highways 285 and 
  54. A brief period of snow and blowing snow could create even 
  more treacherous road conditions late tonight and early Sunday 
  morning. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ537-538-211830-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1500Z-180122T0300Z/
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

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

* LOCATION...De Baca County and Chaves County Plains.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase sharply this morning, peak during 
  the midday through much of the afternoon before diminishing by 
  sunset.

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in areas of 
  blowing dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn  
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. 
  Travel will be hazardous, especially on north to south facing 
  highways, including portions of U.S. Highways 285 and 70. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ530-531-211830-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0002.180121T1500Z-180122T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1500Z-180122T0600Z/
Union County-Harding County-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM MST
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Union and Harding Counties.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Southwest winds will shift to the north and northwest
  and increase midday, peak during the afternoon and evening, 
  before diminishing prior to midnight. 

* VISIBILITY...Reduced to 2 to 4 miles or less in areas of blowing
  dust. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Take action to secure trash cans, lawn
  furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Travel
  will be hazardous, especially on roads with cross winds, 
  including U.S. Highway 54. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ508-519>522-211830-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1500Z-180122T0300Z/
Southwest Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

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

* LOCATION...Lower and Middle Rio Grande Valley, Sandia and
  Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Gila and southwest mountains.
 
* WINDS...Southwest becoming northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak during the
  midday through afternoon hours, before diminishing by sunset.

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

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially on highways with cross winds, including Interstate
  25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ501-504-506-507-518-211830-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1900Z-180122T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MST this
evening. 

* LOCATION...Northwest Plateau and Highlands, Mount Taylor and the
  West Central Highlands, and the Santa Fe Metro.

* WINDS...West becoming northwest in the afternoon 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts to 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this morning, peak during the
  midday through afternoon hours, before diminishing prior to 
  sunset. 

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

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution,
  especially on highways with cross winds, including Interstate
  25, U.S. Highways 550 and 491 from Gallup to Shiprock.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ525-528-529-532-211830-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.180121T1500Z-180122T0300Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-
333 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Northeast and Far Northeast Highlands and Upper 
  Tularosa Valley. 

* WINDS...Southwest becoming northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak during the 
  midday through afternoon hours, before diminishing prior to 
  sunset. 

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

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other 
  high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution, 
  especially on highways with cross winds, including Interstate 
  25 from Las Vegas to Raton. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1044 AM MST Fri Jan 19 2018

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
VFR conditions prevail through the next 24 hours with a blanket of
cirrus streaming over the state. Southwest winds will strengthen to
20 to 25 knots at KGUP, KLVS, and KTCC this afternoon, with higher
gusts at these sites Saturday afternoon. A big change to colder with
strong winds, rain, snow, blowing snow and bitter cold wind chills
for much of northern and central NM Saturday night and Sunday.
Potentially damaging winds are possible from the central mountains
to the TX border Sunday.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...338 AM MST Fri Jan 19 2018...
.SYNOPSIS...
Southwest winds increasing over New Mexico today will help trend
temperatures above normal statewide. Highs will top out in the low
70s across northeastern New Mexico where a couple near record highs
are possible. Low humidity and breezy conditions with these warm
temperatures will elevate fire danger across parts of the eastern
plains today. Winds will continue into Saturday as a storm system
approaches from the west. A potent cold front will move into western
New Mexico by late afternoon with rain and snow. The cold front will
race across the Continental Divide and into the Rio Grande Valley
with a quick transition from rain to snow. Several inches of snow
are likely in the high terrain of northern New Mexico along with
windy conditions. Snow will linger over northeastern New Mexico
through Sunday. The combination of much colder air and strong winds
on Sunday will make for a blustery winter day. Cold conditions will
continue into Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
It doesn't take much to get excited this season about a potential
winter storm, but things are still looking good for a quick blast of
rain, snow, strong winds, and much colder temperatures late Saturday
into Sunday. Changes in the latest forecast package include issuance
of a winter storm watch for parts of the northern high terrain and
continuation of fire weather highlights for eastern NM.

Satellite imagery shows the upper ridge breaking down quickly this
morning over the southwest CONUS while abundant moisture streams
into California. Flow aloft will strengthen over NM today and allow a
surface low to deepen over eastern CO. This will force downslope
flow across eastern NM with low humidity and well above normal high
temperatures. H5 pressure heights will fall from the west tonight
with widespread breezy conditions continuing over NM. Low temps will
average 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Stronger winds will spread
across the entire area Saturday ahead of a potent cold front and the
associated upper level trough over AZ.

Saturday will become a very dynamic day as a potent Pacific cold
front over eastern AZ intensifies while moving eastward into western
NM. Timing of the front has trended a tad slower again, but more
importantly, deep layer moisture is still intact along the front as
it crosses the Continental Divide and surges through the Rio Grande
Valley. Strong cold advection will drop 700mb temps from near +2C at
KABQ to -12C in a matter of 6 hours. This will change rain to snow
in all areas behind the front. There will most likely be a brief
period of some intense winter weather along the I-40 corridor between
Gallup and Grants between 02Z and 06Z, and an impressive squall
entering the Sandia/Manzano Mts between 06Z and 09Z. Still looks like
some potential for a flash freeze on road surfaces behind the front.
The northern high terrain will welcome the development of snowfall
Saturday evening with the pre-frontal airmass then through Sunday
with the post-frontal airmass. Hoisted a winter storm watch for the
northwest mts and the high peak zones of the Sangres.

The H5 low will deepen to near 540dm Sunday afternoon as it moves
across northeastern NM. Snow is also likely to impact the area along
the CO/NM border on the back side of the upper wave. Precip may extend
as far south as the I-40 corridor if hints from the GFS verify. The
other story will become strong winds with laminar flow up to 40 kts
extending to 700mb. Bitter wind chills will impact the entire area
Sunday. Cold temps will continue Monday with thick high clouds over NM.

Guyer

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Red Flag Warning across eastern NM this afternoon due to low
humidity, breezy downslope flow, elevated Haines, and near record
warmth. A second round of critical fire conditions are likely
Saturday afternoon with increased SW winds, low humidity and well
above normal warmth remaining across eastern NM.

Downslope westerly winds will increase this afternoon along the I-40
corridor thanks to a deepening lee side trough in southeastern CO.
Highs across eastern NM will be 15-25F above normal, allowing for
MinRH's this afternoon to drop to critical levels. Ventilation rates
remain poor with pockets of fair across the east-central plains
today. The one thing that could limit record warmth would be the
high cirrus streaming in from the north. This could in turn limit
the duration of critical fire conditions this afternoon. Saturday's
round of critical fire weather will see winds shift SW ahead of an
approaching Pacific front. The limiting factor here will be MinRHs
just above critical threshold. The caveat with both Friday and
Saturday is the current state of drought, forcing the forecast to
err on the side of caution keeping the Red Flag Warning Friday and
the Fire Weather Watch Saturday despite winds or RH potentially not
quite meeting criteria.

Big changes are in store Saturday through Sunday with the approach
of a potent Pacific storm system. The front looks to enter western
NM by Saturday evening bringing mountain snow and valley rain,
pushing into the Rio Grande Valley by midnight Sunday. The front
will reach the NM/TX border by sunrise Sunday morning. Valley rain
will quickly turn to snow behind the front. The main concern Sunday
morning will be bitter cold wind chills in the single digits.
Sunday's highs will be 5-15F below normal, warming back to normal by
Tuesday.

Excellent ventilation rates will be present Saturday and Sunday with
the passage of the frontal system, dropping back to poor with
pockets of fair for next week. Temperatures trend up through next
week until next weekend when the next winter weather system moves by
the region. Models that far out have not been consistent with the
strength of that system yet, so stay tuned for the potential of any
wetting precipitation. This weekend's storm is the main focus
obviously for this forecast package.

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 6 PM MST this evening for the following
zones... NMZ108.

Fire Weather Watch Saturday afternoon for the following zones...
NMZ104-108.

Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon
for the following zones... NMZ510-513-514.

&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
354 AM MST Fri Jan 19 2018

NMZ501>540-201100-
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-
354 AM MST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A red flag warning is in effect from noon to 6 pm today for the east
central plains where low humidities combine with strong winds will
create critical fire weather conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A potent Pacific cold front will move into western NM late Saturday
afternoon. A band of rain changing to snow will race eastward across
the Continental Divide during the evening and into the Rio Grande
Valley by midnight. An intense period of winter weather is likely
along this front with low visibility, strong winds, and snow. Snow
will continue in the high terrain Saturday night and Sunday with
several inches possible in the northern mountains. Light snow will
also impact northeastern NM Sunday. Widespread strong west winds will
move through New Mexico Sunday with sharply colder temperatures and
bitter wind chills. There still appears to be potential for a flash
freeze component with this storm mainly focused along the Continental
Divide and perhaps the Rio Grande Valley Saturday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Contact your local law enforcement at 911 and the National Weather
Service at 1.888.386.7637 to report wildfire outbreaks.

Guyer