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Wind Advisory 27, NWS Albuquerque, NM

April 16, 2018

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Apr 16, 2018, 4:13 PM MDT. It took effect at Apr 17, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2018, 4:13 PM MDT (22:13 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 17, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2018, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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752 
WWUS75 KABQ 162213
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUING ACROSS WESTERN NEW MEXICO THIS 
AFTERNOON...

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS NEW MEXICO ON TUESDAY...

.Strong southwest winds will continue across western New Mexico 
this afternoon. These winds will diminish tonight at lower 
elevations, but will continue to increase across the Chuska 
Mountains. On Tuesday morning, winds will quickly increase area 
wide. Strong to damaging wind gusts are possible across much of 
northern and central New Mexico. The strongest wind gusts will 
likely accompany a Pacific cold front as it races from west to 
east. These winds will produce areas of blowing dust which may 
limit visibility to less than 1 mile in localized areas.

NMZ502-170300-
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/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T0300Z-180417T2200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180417T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM
MDT Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the Chuska Mountains.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph. 
  Beginning late this evening through Tuesday afternoon, 
  southwest to west winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts near 60 to 
  65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the early evening, and
  will continue to strengthen overnight. Winds will decrease
  Tuesday afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create dangerous 
  driving conditions, especially on north to south oriented 
  roadways. Late this evening through Tuesday afternoon, loose 
  and lightweight objects may become airborne. Broken tree 
  limbs, roof damage and power outages will also be possible. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506-170300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180417T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the West Central Mountains. 

* WINDS...Today, southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 
  45 mph. On Tuesday, southwest becoming west at 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts near 60 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the late afternoon
  hours, decreasing this evening. On Tuesday, winds will increase
  early in the morning with the passage of a Pacific cold front. 
  Winds will peak during the morning hours, and decrease through 
  the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are expected
  due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low as one
  mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected each day, 
  especially on north to south oriented roadways. Loose and 
  lightweight objects may become airborne on Tuesday, including 
  trampolines and lawn furniture. Broken tree limbs, roof damage 
  and power outages will also be possible Tuesday. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ507-508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540-170300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-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-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes portions of western, most of central,
  and all of eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 
  60 and 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase early Tuesday morning. Wind speeds
  will peak during the morning or early afternoon hours across
  western and central New Mexico and during the afternoon across 
  eastern New Mexico. Winds will subside after sunset Tuesday 
  evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are expected
  due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low as one
  half mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including trampolines and lawn furniture. 
  Broken tree limbs, roof damage and power outages will be 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ505-170300-
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/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180417T0300Z/
West Central Plateau-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM MDT Tuesday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the West Central Plateau. 

* WINDS...Today, southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 
  45 mph. On Tuesday, southwest becoming west at 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts near 60 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the late afternoon 
  hours, and decrease this evening. On Tuesday, winds will 
  increase early in the morning with the passage of a Pacific cold
  front. Winds will peak during the morning hours, and decrease 
  through the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust both today and 
  Tuesday. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected each day, 
  especially on north to south oriented roadways. Loose and 
  lightweight objects may become airborne on Tuesday, including 
  trampolines and lawn furniture. Broken tree limbs, roof damage 
  and power outages will also be possible Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ520-525-170300-
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/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1500Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the lower Rio Grande valley and the
  upper Tularosa valley of New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50
  and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase early Tuesday morning, and peak
  during the afternoon. Winds will subside after sunset Tuesday
  evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are expected
  due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low as one
  mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may
  become airborne, including lawn furniture.  

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.

&&

$$

NMZ509-170300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
San Francisco River Valley-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM MDT Tuesday. 

* LOCATION...This includes the San Francisco River valley of New
  Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
 
* TIMING...Winds will increase early Tuesday morning, peak in the
  late morning, and begin decreasing in the late afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

&&

$$

NMZ501-503-504-170300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
413 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM MDT Tuesday. 

* LOCATION...This includes the Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest
  Highlands, and Northwest Highlands of New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50
  and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase early Tuesday morning, and
  peak during the late morning. Winds will subside in the late
  afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are expected
  due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low as one
  mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
860 
WWUS75 KABQ 170251
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS NEW MEXICO ON TUESDAY...

.Winds will diminish tonight at lower elevations, but will continue
to increase across the Chuska Mountains. On Tuesday morning, winds
will quickly increase area wide. Strong to damaging wind gusts 
are possible across much of northern and central New Mexico. The 
strongest wind gusts will likely accompany a Pacific cold front as
it races from west to east. These winds will produce areas of 
blowing dust which may limit visibility to less than 1 mile in 
localized areas.

NMZ502-171000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T0300Z-180417T2200Z/
Chuska Mountains-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes the Chuska Mountains.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph. 
  Beginning late this evening through Tuesday afternoon, 
  southwest to west winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts near 60 to 
  65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen overnight. Winds 
  will decrease Tuesday afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create dangerous 
  driving conditions, especially on north to south oriented 
  roadways. Late this evening through Tuesday afternoon, loose 
  and lightweight objects may become airborne. Broken tree 
  limbs, roof damage and power outages will also be possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506-171000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes the West Central Mountains.

* WINDS...On Tuesday, southwest becoming west at 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts near 60 mph. 

* TIMING...On Tuesday, winds will increase early in the morning 
  with the passage of a Pacific cold front. Winds will peak during
  the morning hours, and decrease through the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected each day, 
  especially on north to south oriented roadways. Loose and 
  lightweight objects may become airborne on Tuesday, including 
  trampolines and lawn furniture. Broken tree limbs, roof damage 
  and power outages will also be possible Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ505-171000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-180417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
West Central Plateau-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes the West Central Plateau.

* WINDS...On Tuesday, southwest becoming west at 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts near 60 mph. 

* TIMING...On Tuesday, winds will increase early in the morning 
  with the passage of a Pacific cold front. Winds will peak during
  the morning hours, and decrease through the afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust both today and 
  Tuesday. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected each day, 
  especially on north to south oriented roadways. Loose and 
  lightweight objects may become airborne on Tuesday, including 
  trampolines and lawn furniture. Broken tree limbs, roof damage 
  and power outages will also be possible Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ507-508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540-171000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-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-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...This includes portions of western, most of central, 
  and all of eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 
  60 and 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase early Tuesday morning. Wind 
  speeds will peak during the morning or early afternoon hours 
  across western and central New Mexico and during the afternoon 
  across eastern New Mexico. Winds will subside after sunset 
  Tuesday evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one half mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including trampolines and lawn furniture. 
  Broken tree limbs, roof damage and power outages will be 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ509-171000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
San Francisco River Valley-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...This includes the San Francisco River valley of New 
  Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase early Tuesday morning, peak in 
  the late morning, and begin decreasing in the late afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

&&

$$

NMZ501-503-504-171000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...This includes the Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest 
  Highlands, and Northwest Highlands of New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 
  50 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase early Tuesday morning, 
  and peak during the late morning. Winds will subside in the 
  late afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ520-525-171000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1500Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
851 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...This includes the lower Rio Grande valley and the 
  upper Tularosa valley of New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 
  50 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase early Tuesday morning, and peak 
  during the afternoon. Winds will subside after sunset Tuesday 
  evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$
701 
WWUS75 KABQ 170924
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
324 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS NEW MEXICO ON TUESDAY...

.Winds will quickly increase area wide today. Strong to damaging 
wind gusts are possible across much of northern and central New 
Mexico. The strongest wind gusts will likely accompany a Pacific 
cold front as it races from west to east across the state. These 
winds will produce areas of blowing dust which may limit the
visibility to 3 to 5 miles, and down to 1 mile or less in 
localized areas.

NMZ502-171700-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
Chuska Mountains-
324 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...This includes the Chuska Mountains.

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts near
  60 to 65 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak this morning then decrease this 
  afternoon.
  
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create dangerous 
  driving conditions, especially on north to south oriented 
  roadways. Late this evening through Tuesday afternoon, loose 
  and lightweight objects may become airborne. Broken tree 
  limbs, roof damage and power outages will also be possible. 

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>508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540-171700-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.180417T1200Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
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-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
324 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes portions of western, most of central, 
  and all of eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 
  60 and 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. Wind speeds will peak
  during the late morning and early afternoon hours across western
  and central New Mexico, and during the afternoon across eastern
  New Mexico. Winds will subside after sunset this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one half mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including trampolines and lawn furniture. 
  Broken tree limbs, roof damage and power outages will be 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ517-171700-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Chama River Valley-
324 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 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...This includes the Lower Chama River Valley. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45
  and 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase early this morning, and
  peak during the afternoon. Winds will subside in the late 
  afternoon.
  

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ520-525-171700-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
324 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...This includes the lower Rio Grande valley and the 
  upper Tularosa valley of New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 
  50 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase early this morning, and peak during
  the afternoon. Winds will subside after sunset this evening.
  

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-503>505-509-171700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1200Z-180417T2200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Plateau-San Francisco River Valley-
324 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...This includes the Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest
  and Northwest Highlands, and the San Francisco River Valley of 
  New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 
  50 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase early this morning, and
  peak during the late morning and early afternoon. Winds will 
  subside in the late afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$
189 
WWUS75 KABQ 171642
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1042 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
TODAY INTO THIS EVENING...

.An upper disturbance passing over Colorado will allow for winds 
to become strong to damaging over northern and central New Mexico 
today into this evening. The strongest wind gusts will likely 
accompany a Pacific cold front as it races from west to east 
across the state. These winds will produce areas of blowing dust 
which may limit the visibility to 3 to 5 miles, and down to 1 mile
or less in localized areas.

NMZ505-172200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
West Central Plateau-
1042 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.
The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the West Central Plateau, including
  Gallup. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 and
  60 mph. 

* TIMING...Strong to damaging winds will peak during the late
  morning and early afternoon. Winds will subside late this 
  afternoon.
 
* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ502-172200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
Chuska Mountains-
1042 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Chuska Mountains.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 to 
  65 mph.
 
* TIMING...Winds will remain strong to damaging through early
  afternoon then slowly diminish. 
 
* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will create dangerous driving
  conditions, especially on north to south oriented roadways. Loose
  and lightweight objects may become airborne. Broken tree limbs,
  roof damage and power outages will also be possible. 

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>508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540-172200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
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-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
1042 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes portions of western, most of central,
  and nearly all of eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 60 
  and 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak during the  
  late morning and early afternoon hours across western and 
  central New Mexico, and during the afternoon across eastern New 
  Mexico. Winds will subside after sunset this evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one half to one quarter mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including trampolines and lawn furniture. 
  Broken tree limbs, roof damage and power outages will be 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-503-504-509-172200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
San Francisco River Valley-
1042 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Northwest Plateau, Far Northwest and Northwest
  Highlands, and the San Francisco River Valley. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 
  50 and 55 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase, peaking during the
  late morning to mid afternoon hours, then diminish during the
  late afternoon. 

* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ517-520-525-172200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
1042 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Lower Chama River, Lower Rio Grande and Upper
  Tularosa Valleys.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 
  and 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this morning, reach
  peak speeds this afternoon then begin to subside during the
  early evening hours. 
 
* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are expected
  due to blowing dust with localized reductions down to one half 
  or even one quarter mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$
399 
WWUS75 KABQ 172144
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
344 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW
MEXICO INTO THIS EVENING...

.Very strong to damaging winds will persist over much of central
and eastern New Mexico this afternoon and into the evening as an
upper disturbance passes over Colorado. The strongest wind gusts 
will likely accompany a Pacific cold front as it races from west 
to east across the state. These winds will produce areas of 
blowing dust which may limit the visibility to 3 to 5 miles, and 
down to 1 mile or less in localized areas.

NMZ502-505-172245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-
344 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

While winds will remain gusty for the rest of this afternoon and
into the early evening, the potential for damaging winds has
diminished. 

$$

NMZ501-503-504-509-172245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
San Francisco River Valley-
344 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

While the wind advisory will be allowed to expire, winds will 
remain gusty for the rest of this afternoon and into the early 
evening before diminishing.  

$$

NMZ506>508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540-180300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
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-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
344 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...This includes portions of western, most of central, 
  and nearly all of eastern New Mexico. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 60 
  and 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will be peaking over central and eastern New
  Mexico through early evening before slowly subsiding by mid to
  late evening.
 
* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions as low 
  as one half to one quarter mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including trampolines and lawn furniture. 
  Broken tree limbs, roof damage and power outages will be 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ517-520-525-180300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
344 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Lower Chama River, Lower Rio Grande and Upper 
  Tularosa Valleys. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 
  and 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon and early evening, then
  slowly subside by mid evening. 
 
* VISIBILITY...Widespread reductions to 3 to 5 miles are 
  expected due to blowing dust with localized reductions down to 
  one half or even one quarter mile. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are expected on north to 
  south oriented roadways. High profile vehicles should be alert 
  to sudden gusts of wind. Loose and lightweight objects may 
  become airborne, including lawn furniture. 

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.

&&

$$
735 
WWUS75 KABQ 180251
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
851 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

NMZ506>508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540-180400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
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-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
851 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are decreasing in speed, and are expected to continue
dropping below hazardous levels through the next hour. Therefore 
the high wind warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ517-520-525-180400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/
Lower Chama River Valley-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
851 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

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

Winds have been decreasing in speed, and are below hazardous 
levels. Therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 16, 3:39 PM MDT, 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 16, 3:39 PM MDT, 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
339 PM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A Pacific trough is currently moving inland, and breezy to windy
conditions have started to take shape across the Land of Enchantment
and temperatures have risen above average. Through tonight and
Tuesday, the trough will quickly move farther inland, tracking north
of the Four Corners and bringing very strong winds aloft into New
Mexico. Strong to severe winds will mix down to the surface Tuesday
with areas along and immediately east of the central mountain chain
observing potentially damaging wind gusts. Widespread critical fire
weather will also be prevalent, as will areas of blowing dust, on
Tuesday as very dry conditions hold. A cold front will sweep in from
the west Tuesday and Tuesday night, and by Wednesday daytime high
temperatures will run near to slightly below normal. A brief respite
is then expected on Wednesday as a weak ridge of high pressure moves
over New Mexico. Showers and thunderstorms will then be possible in
the far eastern plains of New Mexico Thursday as the dryline moves
into the state. Breezy to windy conditions will redevelop Thursday
with western New Mexico having to contend with critical fire weather
again. Any thunderstorms will gradually shift east into Texas
throughout the day Friday while some rain and high elevation snow
showers take shape over northern New Mexico.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Vertical mixing is coming to fruition this afternoon, despite the
extensive high cirrus clouds today. Winds will gradually diminish in
lower elevation areas this evening, however the higher terrain areas
(especially in western NM) will tend to stay gusty, if not increase
overnight. The trough axis is currently draped across northern CA and
will be trekking east northeast over NV and UT overnight with the
stout mid to upper level jet rounding its base. Forecast models have
trended northward with the track and the placement of the jet
overnight into Tuesday, but nonetheless very strong winds will pour
over the state with 700mb wind speeds exceeding 50 to perhaps 70 kt
through this time.

To account for this, a high wind warning will be issued overnight
for the Chuskas, expanding into many other western, central, and
eastern zones into Tuesday along with some wind advisories in a few
lower elevation western zones. Along with the more northward jog of
the upper jet, the lee side surface cyclone will not induce quite as
strong of a gradient as was advertised yesterday, but still easily
conducive to high wind warning criteria. Winds will likely begin to
subside some after the Pacific cold front moves into western zones
Tuesday, and temperatures will also likely peak in these western
zones before noon, running below normal. Meanwhile the eastern zones
will hold above average by 5 to 10 degrees. Blowing dust was kept in
the weather grids, and could prove additionally hazardous to the
expansive critical fire weather and potentially damaging gusts of 60
to 70 mph.

The trough will quickly propagate east of the Rockies Tuesday night,
deepening into a low. This will quickly relax the gradient aloft and
at the surface over NM with a shortwave ridge briefly building over
NM. High temperatures will run a few degrees higher in western zones
on Wednesday, but will remain near to slightly below normal across
central to eastern zones in the wake of Tuesday's front.

The dynamic and progressive flow will offer another round of
unsettled weather by Thursday as a Pacific low crosses central CA and
southern NV. This nature of this system (being a closed low with
slower propagation speed) will draw stronger southerly winds into
NM, along with a developing dryline in the eastern part of the
state. Along and east of the dryline, south southeasterly return
flow off of the Gulf of Mexico will quickly usher in higher dewpoints
and fuel for isolated to scattered storms, some of which could turn
strong to severe given favorable veering wind profiles, deep layer
shear, and unstable temperature lapse rates. Farther north, a few
rain and high elevation snow showers will start to take shape near
the NM-CO border Thursday, expanding into Friday as the Pacific low
arrives and provides better dynamical forcing. The dryline would
likely still be responsible for showers and thunderstorms in the
eastern plains early in the day, but prospects will dwindle as the
boundary exits into TX late Friday.

No prominent upper level features are advertised into the weekend,
but some modest subtropical moisture could still try to sneak in from
the south. At this time the forecast package will continue with
cooler than normal temperatures Saturday, rising back to normal in
the west by Sunday with no POPs just yet.

52

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

...WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON...

...WIDESPREAD EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TUESDAY...

An exceptionally dry air mass is in place across NM today with
dewpoints in the teens across the eastern plains and in the single
digits with some below zero values across central and western NM.
These dewpoints will translate into very low relative humidity
values across the region, ranging from 4 to 7 percent across most of
the area this afternoon through early evening. Daytime heating will
allow stronger winds aloft to reach the surface this afternoon and
early evening with southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45
mph. Haines values this afternoon and evening will be near 6, so the
potential for raid fire growth will be high. Red Flag warnings are
in effect for the entire area through 9 PM MDT this evening.

Poor recoveries are expected tonight across all of the area, except
the far northern mountains, as a result of a very dry air mass in
place and southwest winds in the 10 to 15 mph range through the
overnight hours. These poor recoveries will set the stage for
extremely critical fire weather conditions on Tuesday.  Deep surface
low pressure will form in eastern CO Tuesday and move eastward into
western KS by late afternoon, while a Pacific cold front will enter
western NM early Tuesday morning and then race eastward to the
eastern plains by Tuesday afternoon. A band of very strong winds
aloft will cross NM late Monday night through Tuesday evening. The
combination of the factors will cause a strong surface pressure
gradient and allow very strong winds aloft to reach the surface.
West to southwest winds Tuesday will peak between 30 and 45 mph with
gusts 50 to 70 mph. Minimum relative humidity will fall below 10
percent Tuesday and will be as low as 5 to 7 percent in the eastern
plains. The strongest winds and gusts will occur along and eastward
of a line from the north central mountains southward to the Manzano
Mountains. Haines values will range from 5 to 6 in the Middle Rio
Grande Valley and east of the central mountains. The very strong
winds combined with very low relative humidity will produce extremely
critical fire weather conditions with the potential for rapid fire
weather growth in the high Haines areas.

A ridge of high pressure aloft will move across northern and central
NM Wednesday. South winds Wednesday will be 10 to 18 mph across the
eastern plains and less than 12 mph across the rest of the region.
Minimum relative humidity will still be in the single digits, except
for a few locations in the lower teens in the northern mountains.

Surface low pressure will form in southern UT Thursday, and this
will generate breezy south winds across the region with speeds
ranging from 20 to 30 mph and gusts to near 40 mph. In the eastern
plains and adjacent highlands, this southerly flow will increase
low level moisture and relative humidity will range from the upper
teens to near 30 percent during the afternoon hours. To the west, a
drier southerly flow from northern MX will keep relative humidity in
the single digits and lower teens. Critical fire weather
conditions are expected to develop across central and western NM
Thursday afternoon and early evening.

Thunderstorms will expand in coverage across the eastern plains late
Thursday afternoon and evening and then continue overnight into
Friday. Rain and elevation snow will develop across northern NM
Thursday night into Friday, as an upper low from the southern Great
Basin moves eastward. As a result of increasing moisture in eastern
and northern NM Thursday night into Friday, relative humidity will
stay above critical thresholds Friday afternoon. A Pacific cold
front will cross NM on Friday. West winds associated with the cold
front will range between 20 and 30 mph and could produce a few hours
of critical fire weather conditions in portions of south central NM
Friday afternoon.

Cooler temperatures and relative humidity greater than 15 percent
across the entire area on Saturday will reduce fire weather risk.
Temperatures will remain seasonably cool on Sunday with light winds
and relative humidity mainly above 15 percent, except in portions of
western NM.

28

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Southwest flow aloft will transport high clouds across northern and
central NM today and tonight. Cloud bases will generally be aoa 15K
feet AGL, and VFR conditions are expected through 18Z Tuesday.
Southwest winds will increase today across most of the region during
the afternoon with 20 to 30 knots sustained and gusts 30 to 40
knots. An approaching upper level disturbance in the Great Basin
will keep southwest winds between 10 and 20 knots tonight. A Pacific
cold front will move through western NM between 12Z and 15Z Tuesday,
causing winds to shift to the west and west southwest with gusts to
around 40 knots along and behind the front. Ahead of the cold front
south to southwest winds will gust between 25 and 40 knots Tuesday
morning in central and eastern NM. KLVS, KRTN, KSRR and other
airports immediately to the east of the central mountains could see
wind gusts in the 40 to 50 knot range Tuesday morning. Very strong,
potentially damaging, winds are expected across the region Tuesday
afternoon and early evening.

28

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  44  57  22  63 /   0   5   0   0
Dulce...........................  37  54  19  60 /   5  10   0   0
Cuba............................  38  57  22  60 /   0   0   0   0
Gallup..........................  38  57  16  67 /   0   0   0   0
El Morro........................  37  55  19  64 /   0   0   0   0
Grants..........................  41  60  19  67 /   0   0   0   0
Quemado.........................  41  61  21  67 /   0   0   0   0
Glenwood........................  44  67  32  74 /   0   0   0   0
Chama...........................  30  49  14  54 /  10  10   0   0
Los Alamos......................  47  61  32  61 /   0   0   0   0
Pecos...........................  44  61  25  60 /   0   0   0   0
Cerro/Questa....................  36  55  16  57 /   0   0   0   0
Red River.......................  32  50  14  52 /   0   0   0   0
Angel Fire......................  34  53  10  56 /   0   0   0   0
Taos............................  34  60  15  61 /   0   0   0   0
Mora............................  43  61  23  59 /   0   0   0   0
Espanola........................  46  67  27  66 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Fe........................  44  62  26  61 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Fe Airport................  41  66  25  64 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Foothills...........  47  69  33  66 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Heights.............  49  71  35  67 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  45  72  30  68 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  46  71  32  67 /   0   0   0   0
Los Lunas.......................  43  75  31  70 /   0   0   0   0
Rio Rancho......................  47  71  32  68 /   0   0   0   0
Socorro.........................  48  80  40  72 /   0   0   0   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  45  64  25  63 /   0   0   0   0
Tijeras.........................  45  67  27  65 /   0   0   0   0
Moriarty/Estancia...............  40  70  23  67 /   0   0   0   0
Clines Corners..................  42  66  28  63 /   0   0   0   0
Gran Quivira....................  45  72  32  67 /   0   0   0   0
Carrizozo.......................  51  75  39  68 /   0   0   0   0
Ruidoso.........................  51  68  39  64 /   0   0   0   0
Capulin.........................  40  67  25  60 /   0   0   0   0
Raton...........................  38  68  23  64 /   0   0   0   0
Springer........................  40  70  28  66 /   0   0   0   0
Las Vegas.......................  45  65  27  60 /   0   0   0   0
Clayton.........................  47  77  33  63 /   0   0   0   0
Roy.............................  45  72  32  61 /   0   0   0   0
Conchas.........................  47  80  38  70 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  45  78  35  68 /   0   0   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  52  84  39  71 /   0   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  49  83  40  69 /   0   0   0   0
Portales........................  49  83  41  70 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  51  83  40  71 /   0   0   0   0
Roswell.........................  50  88  45  76 /   0   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  51  78  42  70 /   0   0   0   0
Elk.............................  50  75  40  69 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for the following
zones... NMZ506>508-510>516-518-519-521>524-526>540.

Red Flag Warning until 9 PM MDT this evening for the following
zones... NMZ101>109.

Red Flag Warning from 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for the following
zones... NMZ101>109.

Wind Advisory from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday for the following
zones... NMZ520-525.

Wind Advisory until 9 PM MDT this evening for the following zones...
 NMZ502-505-506.

Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 4 PM MDT Tuesday for the following
zones... NMZ501-503>505-509.

High Wind Warning from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM MDT Tuesday for
the following zones... NMZ502.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 16, 3:38 AM MDT, 12 hours 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
338 AM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

NMZ501>540-171200-
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-
338 AM MDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong southwest winds combined with very low humidity values will
result in critical fire weather conditions area wide today. Wind
gusts near 50 mph are likely across portions of western New Mexico
this afternoon. Though most areas will see a decrease in wind speed
tonight, wind speeds across the Chuska Mountains will continue to
increase overnight, with gusts near 60 mph possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Strong to damaging southwest to west winds will develop area wide on
Tuesday. Gusts near 60 to 70 mph will be common, especially across
eastern New Mexico. Despite cooling from a cold front, humidity
values will remain very low. Critical to extremely critical fire
weather conditions are expected area wide.

Breezy to windy conditions will return on Thursday and Friday.
However, moisture will be drawn up into eastern New Mexico, fueling
the potential for thunderstorms. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms
are expected Thursday afternoon through the overnight hours. A few
storms may be strong or severe with hail and damaging wind gusts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report strong wind gusts through the
National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq or
by calling 1.888.386.7637. You can also submit storm reports and
photos on our Facebook page or via Twitter using the hashtag nmwx.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 16, 2:30 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchABQ14 hr
Apr 16, 2:30 AM MDTWind AdvisoryABQ19 hr
Apr 16, 4:13 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningABQ29 hr

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Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2018Every wind advisory in 2018

Sources

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