Severe Thunderstorm Warning 48, NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
905 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

NMC027-220330-
/O.CON.KABQ.SV.W.0048.000000T0000Z-180522T0330Z/
Lincoln-
905 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 903 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arabela, or 30
miles northeast of Ruidoso, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Copious amounts of 
         accumulating hail will be possible on Highway 368 from 
         Arabela to around 5 miles south of Arabela.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Lincoln, Lincoln State Monument and Arabela. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

Accumulations of hail on roads can create very slick and hazardous
driving conditions.

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LAT...LON 3340 10538 3368 10542 3393 10522 3367 10489
      3365 10489
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 248DEG 16KT 3355 10523 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
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Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
533 PM MDT Mon May 21 2018

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF CYCLE
Upper low to drift to near KLAS by 22/18Z with a moist low level east
to west flow continuing over most of NM. Mts occasionally obscured in
sct to nmrs showers and tstms contining from the Contdvd to the
Pecos Valley with a few storms containing hail and wind gusts to
around 50kt. This activity with isold strong to severe storms to
shift farther into the eastern plains by 03Z and persist thru 10Z if
HRRR is correct. Areas of MVFR to IFR cigs/vsbys in br and
preciptation will also obscure terrain from the east slopes of the
central mt chain to the TX border. Improving conditions at 22/15Z
with showers and storms breaking out from the central mt chain
eastward aft 22/18Z.

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.PREV DISCUSSION...326 PM MDT Mon May 21 2018...
.SYNOPSIS...
An upper level low pressure system stalled over the Great Basin will
interact with abundant low level moisture already in place for
scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms east of the
continental divide tonight. Storms will then return mainly along and
east of the central mountain chain Tuesday through Wednesday, then
across southeast areas Thursday; however, coverage will trend
downward each day as the upper low lifts northeastward across the
northern mountains and drier air filters over New Mexico from the
southwest. There is a risk of severe thunderstorms across central and
eastern areas for the remainder of this afternoon and into the
evening, then again across the east on Tuesday afternoon and evening.
With the drier air will come warmer temperatures with highs reaching
above normal areawide during the latter half of the week.

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.DISCUSSION...
The closed upper level low pressure system stalled over the southern
Great Basin has created favorable dynamics for severe thunderstorms
over central parts of the forecast area this afternoon. The risk of
severe storms will spread onto the eastern plains this evening, then
return to eastern areas on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Storms
will be capable of producing over 1 inch of rain, large hail and
damaging winds.

The upper low will weaken as it lifts northeastward across the
northern Rockies through mid week, steering drier air over NM from
the southwest in the process. There will be a notable downtick in the
coverage of showers and thunderstorms, especially in the west where
dry weather will return on Tuesday. Storms along and east of the
central mountain chain will become spottier and their wetting
footprints will decrease through mid week, with dry weather pretty
much areawide again on Friday.

During the coming weekend another upper level low pressure system
will move through the Great Basin from the west strengthening wind
and potentially increasing fire weather concerns over portions of New
Mexico. There will also be a risk of dryline thunderstorms across the
far eastern and especially southeastern plains each afternoon and
evening.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Showers and storms with locally heavy rainfall have developed along
and east of the Cont Dvd this afternoon. This activity will spread
eastward across the Rio Grande Valley and into the eastern plains
through tonight. Meanwhile, much drier southwest flow has already
spread into far western NM today. This drier air will move east
toward the Rio Grande Valley Tuesday with breezy to locally windy
conditions. Widespread marginal critical fire weather is likely
along and west of the central mountain chain for several hours
Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, more showers and storms with locally
heavy rainfall will impact eastern NM.

Drier air will spread even farther east into central NM Wednesday as
an upper level trough lifts across the Great Basin. The coverage of
marginal critical fire weather however will decrease as relatively
lighter winds are expected for central and western NM. Eastern NM
will remain in the deeper moisture where showers and storms with
locally heavy rainfall continue.

A ridge will build over NM Thursday through Saturday and allow
temperatures to warm above normal for the entire area with very dry
air and light winds. Multiple days of single digit min humidity is
likely again for central and western NM with poor to fair overnight
recoveries.

Guyer

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.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
349 AM MDT Mon May 21 2018

NMZ501>540-221100-
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-
349 AM MDT Mon May 21 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated severe storms are possible later today and tonight across
much of central and eastern New Mexico, with large hail and damaging
winds being the primary threats. A few dry storms are possible near
the Continental Divide this afternoon and may produce strong and
erratic wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Isolated severe storms are possible late Tuesday across much of
eastern New Mexico then again on Wednesday, but closer to the Texas
border.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required later today for much of central
and eastern New Mexico due to the potential for severe storms.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
805 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0742 PM     HAIL             9 SW CORONA             34.15N 105.70W
05/21/2018  E1.00 INCH       LINCOLN            NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800633

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
808 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0803 PM     HAIL             1 S CORONA              34.24N 105.60W
05/21/2018  M1.25 INCH       LINCOLN            NM   STORM CHASER

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800634

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
817 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0155 PM     HAIL             5 SW CORONA             34.20N 105.66W
05/21/2018  M0.88 INCH       LINCOLN            NM   PUBLIC

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800635

TRM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
818 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

NMZ530>534-220245-
Union County-Eastern San Miguel County-Harding County-Guadalupe
County-Quay County-
818 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN SAN MIGUEL...EASTERN
HARDING...WEST CENTRAL QUAY...SOUTHEASTERN UNION AND NORTHEASTERN
GUADALUPE COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM MDT...

At 818 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bueyeros to 9 miles south of Conchas.
Movement was east at 25 mph.

Nickel size hail will be possible with these storms.

Frequent and dangerous cloud to ground lightning will also be
possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Bueyeros, Conchas and Rosebud.

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
east central New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3617 10315 3516 10379 3516 10432 3604 10377
TIME...MOT...LOC 0218Z 262DEG 21KT 3599 10373 3524 10421

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
819 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0755 PM     HAIL             5 SW CORONA             34.20N 105.66W
05/21/2018  M0.88 INCH       LINCOLN            NM   PUBLIC

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CORRECTED EVENT TIME

EVENT NUMBER ABQ201800635

TRM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
820 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

NMZ539-540-220245-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
820 PM MDT MON MAY 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND WEST
CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM MDT...

At 820 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elk, or 24 miles east of Cloudcroft, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Elk.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
central and southeastern New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3293 10536 3296 10535 3296 10531 3317 10532
      3333 10512 3311 10492 3290 10533
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 232DEG 14KT 3303 10533

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