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High Wind Warning 12, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 12, 2019

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2019, 4:06 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 13, 2019, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 12, 2019, 4:06 PM MDT (22:06 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2019, 3:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 2:38 AM MDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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141 
WWUS75 KABQ 122206
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
406 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...DANGEROUSLY HIGH WINDS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY...

.Power outages, downed or damaged trees, and extremely difficult
travel conditions are possible on Wednesday. Westerly winds will
rapidly increase near or shortly after sunrise and continue to
increase through mid day for most areas. The strongest winds are
expected along and east of the central mountain chain where gusts
over 75 mph are possible. Far northeast New Mexico will see a
shift in wind direction to northwest winds as a backdoor cold 
front enters the area during the mid afternoon. Winds areawide 
could easily toss outdoor furniture, or blow over commercial 
vehicles. Winds will subside near or shortly after sunset for most
areas, but will persist well into the evening across northeast 
New Mexico.

NMZ521>524-526-539-130500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.190313T0900Z-190314T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T0900Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
406 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
MDT Wednesday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, and
  Eastern Lincoln County within New Mexico.

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 
  mph Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase before sunrise Wednesday, 
  peaking around mid-day. Winds will slowly diminish around 
  sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through Tuesday,
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however
  blowing dust is still possible. blowing snow will limit
  visibility to near-zero in higher elevations. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also loft
  lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. Cross
  winds could have severe consequences for commercial vehicles on
  north-south oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506-507-519-520-525-528-529-531>538-540-130500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.190313T1200Z-190314T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1200Z-190314T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
406 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands,
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio
  Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands,
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County,
  Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County,
  De Baca County, Chaves County Plains,and Southwest Chaves 
  County in New Mexico.

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 35 to 50 mph with gusts between
  55 and 80 mph Wednesday. The highest gusts will be found in 
  eastern New Mexico.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase near or shortly after 
  sunrise Wednesday, and will continue to increase and peak 
  around mid day. Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through Tuesday, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north- south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-130500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.190313T2100Z-190314T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1500Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
406 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

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

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 55 and 65 mph
  Wednesday. Winds will turn more northwesterly in the mid
  afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning
  Wednesday. Strong winds will persist through the evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through Tuesday,
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however
  blowing dust is still possible. Higher elevations may observe
  low visibility in blowing snow.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on east-west oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ518-130500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1200Z-190314T0300Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
406 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* LOCATION...The Santa Fe metro area.

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

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase near or shortly after 
  sunrise Wednesday, and will continue to increase and peak 
  around mid day. Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through Tuesday, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected, however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also loft
  lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. Cross
  winds could have severe consequences for commercial vehicles on
  north-south oriented roadways.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-505-517-130500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.190313T1800Z-190314T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Plateau-Lower Chama River Valley-
406 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* LOCATION...Northwest plateau, West Central Plateau, Lower Chama
  River valley.

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between
  45 and 55 mph Wednesday.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase in the late morning 
  Wednesday, and will continue to increase and peak around mid 
  day. Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through Tuesday, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on north-south
  oriented roads. Lightweight lawn furniture or other outdoor
  items may become toppled or airborne.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
725 
WWUS75 KABQ 130437
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1037 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...DANGEROUSLY HIGH WINDS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY...

.Power outages, downed or damaged trees, and extremely difficult
travel conditions are possible on Wednesday. Westerly winds will
rapidly increase near or shortly after sunrise and continue to
increase through mid day for most areas. The strongest winds are
expected along and east of the central mountain chain where gusts
over 75 mph are possible. Far northeast New Mexico will see a
shift in wind direction to northwest winds as a backdoor cold
front enters the area during the mid afternoon. Winds areawide
could easily toss outdoor furniture, or blow over commercial
vehicles. Winds will subside near or shortly after sunset for
most areas, but will persist well into the evening across
northeast New Mexico.

NMZ521>524-526-539-131200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T0900Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
1037 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, 
  and Eastern Lincoln County within New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 
  mph Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase before sunrise Wednesday, 
  peaking around mid-day. Winds will slowly diminish around 
  sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however 
  blowing dust is still possible. blowing snow will limit 
  visibility to near- zero in higher elevations. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north-south oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506-507-518>520-525-528-529-531>538-540-131200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1200Z-190314T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
1037 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio 
  Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains,and Southwest 
  Chaves County in New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 35 to 50 mph with gusts 
  between 55 and 80 mph Wednesday. The highest gusts will be 
  found in eastern New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase near or shortly after 
  sunrise Wednesday, and will continue to increase and peak 
  around mid day. Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north- south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-131200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1500Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
1037 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 55 and 65 
  mph Wednesday. Winds will turn more northwesterly in the mid 
  afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning 
  Wednesday. Strong winds will persist through the evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however 
  blowing dust is still possible. Higher elevations may observe 
  low visibility in blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds Wednesday may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on east-west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-505-517-131200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.190313T1800Z-190314T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Plateau-Lower Chama River Valley-
1037 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Northwest plateau, West Central Plateau, Lower 
  Chama River valley. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  between 45 and 55 mph Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase in the late morning 
  Wednesday, and will continue to increase and peak around mid 
  day. Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not expected however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on north-south 
  oriented roads. Lightweight lawn furniture or other outdoor 
  items may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

$$
464 
WWUS75 KABQ 130733
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
133 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...DANGEROUS HIGH WINDS LIKELY ACROSS PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO TODAY...

.Power outages, downed or damaged trees, and extremely difficult
travel conditions are possible today. Westerly winds will rapidly
increase near or shortly after sunrise and continue to increase 
through mid-day for most areas. The strongest winds are forecast 
along and east of the central mountain chain where gusts over 75 
mph are possible. Far northeast New Mexico will see a shift in 
wind direction to northwest winds as a backdoor cold front enters 
the area during the mid afternoon. Winds areawide could easily 
toss outdoor furniture, or blow over commercial vehicles. Winds 
will subside near or shortly after sunset for most areas, but will
persist well into the evening across northeast New Mexico.

NMZ515-131800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1200Z-190314T0300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
133 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM this morning to 9 PM
MDT this evening. 

* LOCATION...East slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 40 to 55 mph with gusts between
  65 and 80 mph today.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase near or shortly after
  sunrise, and will continue to increase and peak around mid day.
  Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Visibility will be reduced below one mile at times
  in blowing snow.
 
* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also loft 
  lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. Cross 
  winds could have severe consequences for commercial vehicles on 
  north- south oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ506-507-518>520-525-528-529-531>538-540-131800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1200Z-190314T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
133 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* LOCATION...West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio 
  Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains,and Southwest 
  Chaves County in New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 35 to 50 mph with gusts between
  55 and 80 mph today. The highest gusts will be found in eastern
  New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase near or shortly after
  sunrise, and will continue to increase and peak around mid-day.
  Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight,
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also loft 
  lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. Cross 
  winds could have severe consequences for commercial vehicles on 
  north- south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ521>524-526-539-131800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T0900Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
133 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, 
  and Eastern Lincoln County within New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 mph
  today. 

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase before sunrise, peaking 
  around mid-day. Winds will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight,
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. blowing snow will limit 
  visibility to near- zero in higher elevations. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also loft 
  lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. Cross 
  winds could have severe consequences for commercial vehicles on 
  north-south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-131800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.190313T1500Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
133 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 55 and 65
  today. Winds will turn more northwesterly during mid afternoon. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen rapidly this morning. Strong 
  winds will persist through the evening. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight,
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. Higher elevations may observe 
  low visibility in blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also loft 
  lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. Cross 
  winds could have severe consequences for commercial vehicles on 
  east-west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-505-517-131800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.190313T1800Z-190314T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Plateau-Lower Chama River Valley-
133 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Northwest plateau, West Central Plateau, Lower 
  Chama River valley. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts between
  45 and 55 mph today. 

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase late this morning, and 
  continue to increase and peak around mid day. Winds will slowly 
  diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rainfall expected through tonight,
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on north-south 
  oriented roads. Lightweight lawn furniture or other outdoor 
  items may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

$$
643 
WWUS75 KABQ 131659
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1059 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...DANGEROUS HIGH WINDS LIKELY ACROSS PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO
TODAY...

.Power outages, downed or damaged trees, and extremely difficult
travel conditions are all likely today. Westerly winds will 
continue to increase through early this afternoon and continue
through early evening. The strongest winds are forecast along and
east of the central mountain chain where gusts over 75 mph are 
possible. Far northeast New Mexico will see a shift in wind 
direction to northwest winds as a backdoor cold front enters the 
area during the mid afternoon. Winds areawide could easily toss 
outdoor furniture, or blow over commercial vehicles. Winds will 
subside near or shortly after sunset for most areas, but will 
persist well into the evening across northeast New Mexico.

NMZ506-507-515-518>520-525-528-529-531>538-540-140100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
1059 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* LOCATION...West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio 
  Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains,and Southwest 
  Chaves County in New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts between
  55 and 70 mph today. The highest gusts will be found in eastern
  New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase and peak through mid-
  day and continue through the afternoon. Winds will slowly 
  diminish around sunset.
 
* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north- south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ521>524-526-539-140100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
1059 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, 
  and Eastern Lincoln County within New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 
  mph today. 

* TIMING...High winds will continue through the afternoon. Winds 
  will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. blowing snow will limit 
  visibility to near- zero in higher elevations. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north-south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-140100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
1059 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts between
  55 and 65 today. Winds will turn more northwesterly during mid 
  and late afternoon. 

* TIMING...High winds will persist through the evening.
 
* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. Higher elevations may observe 
  low visibility in blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on east-west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$

NMZ501-505-517-140000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.190313T1800Z-190314T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Plateau-Lower Chama River Valley-
1059 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Northwest plateau, West Central Plateau, Lower 
  Chama River valley. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  between 45 and 55 mph today. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the afternoon. 
  Winds will slowly diminish around sunset.
  
* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on north-south 
  oriented roads. Lightweight lawn furniture or other outdoor 
  items may become toppled or airborne. 

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.

&&

$$
296 
WWUS75 KABQ 132352
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
552 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...DANGEROUS HIGH WINDS LIKELY ACROSS PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO
TODAY...

.Power outages, downed or damaged trees, and extremely difficult
travel conditions are all likely today. Westerly winds will
continue to increase through early this afternoon and continue
through early evening. The strongest winds are forecast along and
east of the central mountain chain where gusts over 75 mph are
possible. Far northeast New Mexico will see a shift in wind
direction to northwest winds as a backdoor cold front enters the
area during the mid afternoon. Winds areawide could easily toss
outdoor furniture, or blow over commercial vehicles. Winds will
subside near or shortly after sunset for most areas, but will
persist well into the evening across northeast New Mexico.

NMZ501-505-517-140100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Plateau-Lower Chama River Valley-
552 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Strong gusts will slowly begin to decrease toward sunset in
the wind advisory area. Expect occasional gusts to 40 mph through
7 pm, but thereafter winds will quickly drop in speed. Therefore,
the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ506-507-515-518>520-525-528-529-531>538-540-140300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
552 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* LOCATION...West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, 
  Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio 
  Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains,and Southwest 
  Chaves County in New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  between 55 and 70 mph today. The highest gusts will be found 
  in eastern New Mexico. 

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase and peak through mid- 
  day and continue through the afternoon. Winds will slowly 
  diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north- south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ521>524-526-539-140300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
552 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, 
  and Eastern Lincoln County within New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts between 60 and 75 
  mph today. 

* TIMING...High winds will continue through the afternoon. Winds 
  will slowly diminish around sunset. 

* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. blowing snow will limit 
  visibility to near- zero in higher elevations. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on north-south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-140300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
552 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  between 55 and 65 today. Winds will turn more northwesterly 
  during mid and late afternoon. 

* TIMING...High winds will persist through the evening.

* VISIBILITY...Due to rain and snow expected through tonight, 
  widespread visibility restrictions are not anticipated however 
  blowing dust is still possible. Higher elevations may observe 
  low visibility in blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous high winds today may cause power 
  outages, broken tree limbs or downed trees, and could also 
  loft lightweight outdoor furniture, including trampolines. 
  Cross winds could have severe consequences for commercial 
  vehicles on east-west oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$
939 
WWUS75 KABQ 140258
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
858 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...STRONG WINDS TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING ACROSS SOUTH
CENTRAL AREAS AND THROUGH TONIGHT NORTHEAST...

.As a powerful low pressure system exits the region to the
northeast, the widespread damaging winds that impacted much of 
northern and central New Mexico today will continue to weaken most
places through the evening. Much of the High Wind Warning for
eastern, central and western New Mexico will be allowed to expire
at 9 PM MDT, except for south central areas and the northeast
corner. Strong winds will linger over south central areas through
the evening, and over the northeast for the remainder of tonight
and into Thursday. 

NMZ506-507-515-518>520-525-528-529-531>538-540-140400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0300Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
858 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

Wind speeds will continue to weaken through the evening, so the
High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ521>524-526-539-140600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
858 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, 
  and Eastern Lincoln County within New Mexico. 

* WINDS...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
 
* TIMING...High winds will gradually weaken through the midnight
  hour.
 
* VISIBILITY...No widespread visibility restrictions expected. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Hazardous crosswinds will impact north to south
  oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ527-530-140600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
858 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...North and northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the night. Gusts to
  50 mph are likely to linger over the northeast corner of New
  Mexico until early afternoon Thursday.

* VISIBILITY...Higher elevations may observe periods of low 
  visibility in blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Hazardous crosswinds will impact east to west 
  oriented roadways.
 
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.

&&

$$

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050 
WWUS75 KABQ 140600
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1200 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...STRONG WINDS TO CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST
NEW MEXICO...

.As a powerful low pressure system continues to track away from
New Mexico, winds were diminishing for most of the region.
However, strong winds will linger portions of the northeast for 
the remainder of tonight and into Thursday.

NMZ521>524-526-539-140700-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T0600Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-
1200 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...


$$

NMZ527-530-141200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
1200 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* LOCATION...Raton ridge and Union County.

* WINDS...North and northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the night. Gusts to 
  50 mph are likely to linger over the northeast corner of New 
  Mexico until early afternoon Thursday. 

* VISIBILITY...Higher elevations may observe periods of low 
  visibility in blowing snow. 

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Hazardous crosswinds will impact east to west 
  oriented roadways. 

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.

&&

$$
966 
WWUS75 KABQ 140838
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
238 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

NMZ527-530-140945-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-Union County-
238 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

While moderate north and northwest winds continue across portions
of far northeast New Mexico early this morning, high winds are 
not longer anticipated.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Mar 12, 3:49 PM MDT, 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 3:49 PM MDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
349 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
Weather conditions will be fickle and unsettled over the next few
days. A potent Pacific low pressure system continues to approach New
Mexico, drawing in copious amounts of moisture ahead of it. This will
continue to lead to scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms
across northern and central New Mexico through the evening with
strong to severe thunderstorms expected, primarily in the eastern
half of the state. As the Pacific cold front sweeps eastward across
the Land of Enchantment overnight, look for snow levels to lower
while the threat of severe thunderstorms diminishes toward midnight.
Snowfall accumulations will be most significant in the higher
elevations above 8,500 feet, but some light snow could be observed as
low as 6,000 feet through Wednesday morning. A dangerous high wind
scenario will then unfold on Wednesday as the Pacific low rapidly
strengthens as it exits northeastern New Mexico. Strong to severe
wind gusts will inundate much of the state throughout the day
Wednesday with areas along and east of the central mountain chain
observing the highest wind speeds of 60 to 75 mph. Winds will drop
significantly on Thursday, but lingering precipitation could continue
over the northern mountains and surrounding highlands of northeastern
and central New Mexico.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Overall, most of the qualitative and general sensible weather
elements seem to have been well forecasted by preceding shifts, but
this forecast package has plenty of challenges regarding quantitative
precipitation amounts, timing of the lowering of snow, and of course
the finer details of the severe threat in the east this evening.
Pacific low has moved inland over southwestern AZ with mid-
tropospheric pressure heights of about 548 decameters with a healthy
plume of moisture visibly evident on water vapor and other satellite
channels. The strongly diffluent flow ahead of the low is providing
widespread and strong upward forcing amid the juicier and high PWAT
airmass, and low level moisture and instability fields are catering
to scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Cells should
continue turn more numerous and intense through the evening, with the
strongest axis of lift likely preceding the main north-south
baroclinic zone as it overtakes the central mountain chain and
progresses toward the eastern plains. HRRR follows this thinking, and
peering through some of the other noise, the local WRF and other
short term, higher resolution guidance does too. Will keep the Winter
Storm Warnings intact, however have high concerns that not much
impact from snow accumulation will really hit parts of the northwest
highlands (Cuba) and the far upper Rio Grande (Taos).

Much of the eastern plains should be void of precipitation by
Wednesday after daybreak with the focus remaining over the higher
terrain of western and central NM, and more specifically the northern
mountains. Snow levels will begin raising through the late morning
and into the afternoon, creeping up from roughly 6,000 feet up to
7,000 to 8,000 feet. This could allow opportunity for early
cancellations of some of the lower terrain zones in the Winter Storm
Warning. Meanwhile the higher elevations above 8,000 will continue
racking up the snow and blowing snow with the northern high peaks
observing impressive totals over one to two feet. The bigger story
for many zones will be the horrendous winds. Forecast models continue
to show dramatic cyclogenesis (bombogenesis) as the upper low crosses
the northeast corner of NM and enters western KS (about a 21
decameter drop at 500 mb over a span of 12 to 15 hours!). The surface
low is also advertised to be record-breaking as it deepens to 969 mb
per the GFS model for Wednesday afternoon. The flow at 700 mb is
still advertised to be beyond stout with widespread 60 to 80 kt
speeds across NM. Needless to say, many of the High Wind Watch zones
will be upgraded to a warning, and will be doing that with this
package. Blowing dust could be limited by recent precipitation, but
blowing snow will cause further impacts in high terrain areas.

Winds will gradually abate Wednesday night, but will be slower to do
so northeastern NM where the back door cold front will have entered
with a stiff surface pressure gradient due to the proximity of the KS
surface low. Precipitation will also dwindle more Wednesday night
into Thursday, except in the northern mountains and adjacent
highlands. In the wake of the low exiting to the central plains, a
subsequent short wav will keep perturbed flow over northern NM with
orographics staying sufficiently strong to keep northern mountain
snow persistent, occasionally seeping into adjacent highland areas.
Otherwise winds will be notably less through the day on Thursday, but
still windy in far northeastern plains.

In the extended forecast, Friday still appears to be a relatively
down day with just light flurries possible in the northern mountains
while below normal temperatures continue area wide. The next Pacific
low that is set to cross NM on Saturday still appears fairly anemic
with regards to forcing and moisture, but the GFS does introduce
isolated to scattered light precipitation over the state. Another
ill-formed wave could move over the state by Monday of next week.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
A broad upper level low pressure system centered south of Phoenix
this afternoon will migrate northeastward across NM for the
remainder of this afternoon and tonight with widespread wetting
precipitation in the form of rain showers, thunderstorms and
mountain snow. Some storms will be capable of producing strong wind
gusts over 60 mph and large hail, especially east of the continental
divide. A Pacific cold front will cross with a wind shift out of the
west and southwest this afternoon and evening. The front will drop
the snow level down to around 6500 feet, but accumulations will
generally remain above 7000 feet with several inches above 8000
feet.

Wednesday, winds will become very strong as a surface low bombs out
in eastern CO with record breaking low pressure for that area.
Meanwhile, the jet stream will cross southern NM as a secondary
shortwave trough crosses the state from the northwest. West wind
gusts from 50 to 60 mph will be common, with a broad area of
damaging wind gusts around 75 mph expected across much of the east
central and southeast plains. Winds will weaken gradually with
sunset, while remaining hazardous through the evening, and even into
Thursday behind a back door cold front across the northeast corner
of NM. Accumulating snow is forecast to linger through Wednesday
evening in the northern and western mountains, where the 24 hour
snow accumulations (tonight through Wednesday night) should reach
several inches to near 1 foot, except over 18 inches in the northern
mountains above 8500 feet.

The chance of precipitation will linger over parts of the state
Thursday through the end of the week as three additional shortwave
troughs cross in succession.  None of them look very strong, but
portions of the mountains could receive wetting accumulations. Areas
of poor ventilation will also be expected.

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&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Stubborn IFR conditions in low clouds and mist on the eastern plains
should lift some this afternoon, but flight categories will probably
remain restricted in many locations until a line of strong-to-severe
thunderstorms passes this afternoon and evening. With a strong upper
level low pressure system moving over the state, precip should get
started in the mountains and along the AZ border early this
afternoon. Thunderstorms will become more prevalent east of the
continental divide, and especially along and east of the central
mountain chain where the line of strong-to-severe storms will pass
from west to east. One driver for the convection will be a Pacific
cold front which will cross this afternoon and evening. Behind the
front the snow level will drop near 6000 feet, enabling precip to
change over to snow in some locations just before it takes a break
late tonight. Accumulating now is forecast to continue through
tonight in the northern mountains. Then, the chance for snow will
return to western and northern areas Wednesday as another disturbance
moves over the state. Very strong to potentially damaging west winds
are expected Wednesday as the jet stream moves over southern NM and a
record-breaking deep surface low develops in eastern CO and western
KS.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  38  45  25  46 /  50  60  10   0
Dulce...........................  31  39  16  42 /  90  90  20  20
Cuba............................  32  39  21  39 /  90  70  40  20
Gallup..........................  37  45  20  41 /  80  60  20   0
El Morro........................  32  40  17  40 /  80  70  20   5
Grants..........................  34  46  21  44 /  50  40  20   5
Quemado.........................  33  42  20  42 /  40  60  30   0
Glenwood........................  37  45  24  52 /  80  90  30   0
Chama...........................  28  36  15  36 / 100  90  40  40
Los Alamos......................  34  43  25  40 /  90  50  40  30
Pecos...........................  32  39  22  38 /  90  80  30  30
Cerro/Questa....................  32  40  18  36 /  90  60  60  30
Red River.......................  26  32  13  30 / 100  90  70  40
Angel Fire......................  27  35  15  31 / 100  90  60  60
Taos............................  33  43  18  39 /  90  50  40  20
Mora............................  33  43  21  39 /  90  70  40  50
Espanola........................  36  48  25  46 /  90  30  30  20
Santa Fe........................  33  41  22  40 /  90  50  30  20
Santa Fe Airport................  34  44  21  44 /  90  30  20  10
Albuquerque Foothills...........  35  48  28  47 /  90  50  10  10
Albuquerque Heights.............  37  50  30  49 /  90  30   5   5
Albuquerque Valley..............  34  52  24  50 /  60  30   0   5
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  35  50  26  49 /  80  40   5   5
Los Lunas.......................  37  53  28  51 /  60  20   0   5
Rio Rancho......................  37  50  29  49 /  90  40   5   5
Socorro.........................  40  57  31  54 /  40  10   0   5
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  33  42  24  41 /  80  60  20  10
Tijeras.........................  34  44  24  44 /  80  60  10  10
Moriarty/Estancia...............  34  46  23  46 /  70  40  10  10
Clines Corners..................  32  43  23  43 /  80  60  10  20
Gran Quivira....................  35  47  26  46 /  80  40   5  10
Carrizozo.......................  38  50  30  49 /  80  50  10  10
Ruidoso.........................  34  44  26  42 /  90  70  20  10
Capulin.........................  34  51  19  37 /  90  60  50  20
Raton...........................  35  55  22  42 /  90  50  50  30
Springer........................  38  54  25  43 /  90  30  50  30
Las Vegas.......................  35  48  21  39 /  90  30  30  40
Clayton.........................  38  54  26  42 / 100  40  30   0
Roy.............................  38  53  25  42 / 100  20  50  30
Conchas.........................  43  58  30  49 / 100  10  30  20
Santa Rosa......................  40  55  29  47 /  90  10  20  20
Tucumcari.......................  42  62  30  50 / 100  10  30  10
Clovis..........................  38  59  31  48 / 100   5  20   5
Portales........................  40  60  31  50 / 100   5  10   5
Fort Sumner.....................  41  59  31  49 / 100   5  10  10
Roswell.........................  40  63  33  53 /  90   5   0   5
Picacho.........................  40  53  31  49 /  70  10   0  10
Elk.............................  37  49  29  48 /  80  30   5  10

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday
night for the following zones... NMZ521>524-526-539.

High Wind Warning from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday for the following
zones... NMZ506-507-518>520-525-528-529-531>538-540.

High Wind Warning from 9 AM Wednesday to 6 AM MDT Thursday for the
following zones... NMZ527-530.

Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT
Wednesday night for the following zones... NMZ502>504-508-511.

Wind Advisory from noon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday for the following
zones... NMZ501-505-517.

Winter Storm Warning until midnight MDT Wednesday night for the
following zones... NMZ510-513-514.

Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to midnight MDT
Wednesday night for the following zones... NMZ512-515-516.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 12, 3:45 AM MDT, 12 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
345 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

NMZ501>540-131100-
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-
345 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening along and east of a line from Ruidoso to Fort Sumner and
Tucumcari where large hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning,
minor flooding, and even a couple tornados are possible. The area
of far eastern Chaves and southern Roosevelt counties are under an
enhanced risk for severe storms which will elevate the potential for
damaging thunderstorms.

Heavy wet snow will continue to fall above 9,500 feet today. Much
colder air will move in from the west tonight and change rain over
to snow in the lower elevations of northern and western New Mexico.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A potentially widespread damaging wind event is possible Wednesday
afternoon and evening from the Rio Grande Valley eastward across
eastern New Mexico. Wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph will be common in the
Rio Grande Valley while gusts of 65 to 80 mph are expected from the
central mountain chain eastward onto the eastern plains. Winds will
taper off Wednesday evening as an intense area of low pressure pulls
away from the state.

Meanwhile, heavy snow, strong winds, blowing snow, and reduced
visibility are likely for much of northern and western New Mexico
Wednesday. Snow will taper off over western New Mexico Wednesday
evening but continue over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains through
Thursday. Significant travel impacts are possible over northern and
western New Mexico through Thursday morning, especially in the high
terrain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required this afternoon and evening over
eastern New Mexico due to a slight risk of severe thunderstorms.
Contact local law enforcement or the National Weather Service at
1.888.386.7637 to report hail, wind gusts over 50 mph, flooding,
funnel clouds, and tornados.

Guyer

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 12, 10:16 AM MDT, 5 hours 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1016 AM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

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

0700 AM     SNOW             6 ESE MOGOLLON          33.36N 108.70W
03/11/2019  E3.0 INCH        CATRON             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SILVER CREEK DIVIDE SNOTEL.

0600 AM     SNOW             5 ESE BLACK LAKE        36.27N 105.18W
03/12/2019  M5.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

0700 AM     SNOW             3 ESE ANGEL FIRE        36.38N 105.24W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   PUBLIC

            ANGEL FIRE SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             6 W LOS ALAMOS          35.89N 106.39W
03/12/2019  E8.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   PUBLIC

            PAJARITO SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             RED RIVER               36.71N 105.42W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            RED RIVER SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 NW TRES RITOS         36.16N 105.55W
03/12/2019  E2.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            SIPAPU SKI AREA.

0700 AM     SNOW             7 ESE CHUPADERO         35.79N 105.80W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   PUBLIC

            SKI SANTA FE.

0700 AM     SNOW             8 SSW RED RIVER         36.59N 105.45W
03/12/2019  E9.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   PUBLIC

            TAOS SKI AREA.

0800 AM     SNOW             5 WNW LOS ALAMOS        35.91N 106.38W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            QUEMAZON SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             11 ENE RED RIVER        36.78N 105.23W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SHUREE SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             11 ENE AMALIA           36.98N 105.25W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            NORTH COSTILLA SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             5 ESE RED RIVER         36.68N 105.33W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RED RIVER PASS SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             8 NE ARROYO SECO        36.58N 105.45W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            TAOS POWDERHORN SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             8 SE EAGLE NEST         36.46N 105.17W
03/12/2019  E4.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            TOLBY SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             9 ENE SHADY BROOK       36.40N 105.32W
03/12/2019  E2.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            PALO SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             5 SSE LLANO LARGO       36.07N 105.63W
03/12/2019  E3.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RIO SANTA BARBARA SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             8 SW ROCIADA            35.76N 105.53W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        SAN MIGUEL         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            WESNER SPRINGS SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             6 WNW TERERRO           35.76N 105.78W
03/12/2019  E6.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SANTA FE SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             11 NNW CANON PLAZA      36.70N 106.25W
03/12/2019  E2.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            HOPEWELL SNOTEL.

0800 AM     SNOW             12 SSE COYOTE           36.01N 106.55W
03/12/2019  E5.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            GARITA PEAK SNOTEL.

0915 AM     SNOW             5 ESE BLACK LAKE        36.27N 105.18W
03/12/2019  M5.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   COCORAHS

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901557
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901558
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901559
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901560
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901561
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901562
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901563
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901564
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901565
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901566
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901567
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901568
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901569
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901570
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901571
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901572
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901573
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901574
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901575
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901576
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201901577

JLS
Special weather statement, Mar 12, 2:44 PM MDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
244 PM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

NMZ534-535-122100-
Curry County-Quay County-
244 PM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN QUAY AND NORTH
CENTRAL CURRY COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM MDT...

At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grady, or 28 miles northwest of Clovis, moving northeast at 75 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
San Jon, Grady, Wheatland and Bard.

This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 355 and 365.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3463 10338 3472 10357 3521 10330 3509 10304
      3503 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 209DEG 66KT 3479 10340

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Special weather statement, Mar 12, 2:57 PM MDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
257 PM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

NMZ519>521-524-122115-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains-South Central Highlands-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
257 PM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN VALENCIA...NORTH
CENTRAL SOCORRO AND SOUTHWESTERN TORRANCE COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM
MDT...

At 256 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of San Acacia, or 15 miles northeast of Socorro, moving
northeast at 75 mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Belen, Veguita, San Acacia, Abo, Jarales, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon,
Lemitar, Casa Colorada, Rio Communities and Bernardo.

This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 154 and 193.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3415 10697 3417 10696 3421 10696 3472 10678
      3450 10626 3398 10664
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 203DEG 65KT 3422 10672

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Special weather statement, Mar 12, 4:04 PM MDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
404 PM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

NMZ540-122230-
Southwest Chaves County-
404 PM MDT TUE MAR 12 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHAVES COUNTY UNTIL
430 PM MDT...

At 404 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pinon, or 16 miles east of Timberon, moving northeast at 55 mph.

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

Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Dunken.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for southeastern
New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3287 10535 3300 10517 3264 10493 3252 10529
      3252 10535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 233DEG 48KT 3266 10541

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 11:35 PM MDTDense Fog AdvisoryABQ3 hr
Mar 12, 2:44 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQQuay16 min
Mar 12, 2:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQValencia18 min
Mar 12, 4:04 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ26 min
Mar 12, 4:06 PM MDTWind AdvisoryABQ26 hr
Mar 12, 4:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ31 min
Mar 12, 5:14 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves31 min
Mar 12, 5:40 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves50 min

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