High Wind Warning 18, NWS Albuquerque, NM

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WWUS75 KABQ 260453
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
953 PM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

NMZ226-239-240-261200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.191126T0600Z-191127T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
953 PM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Southwest Chaves County and 
  Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

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NMZ215-221-223-224-228-229-231>238-261200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.191126T1200Z-191127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
953 PM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast and southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

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NMZ208-241-261200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.191126T0600Z-191127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
953 PM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains and San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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NMZ212-218>220-222-225-227-230-261200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.191126T1200Z-191127T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
953 PM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, Lower Rio Grande 
  Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Upper 
  Tularosa Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the 
  Albuquerque Metro Area, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass 
  and Union County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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WWUS75 KABQ 260954
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
254 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

NMZ226-239-240-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-191127T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
254 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Southwest Chaves County and 
  Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

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NMZ215-221-223-224-228-229-231>238-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.191126T1200Z-191127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-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-
254 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central and eastern New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds are likely on I-25
  between Las Vegas and Raton and on US 285 from Roswell through
  Clines Corners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

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NMZ208-241-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
254 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains and San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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NMZ212-218>220-222-225-227-230-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.191126T1200Z-191127T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
254 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, Lower Rio Grande 
  Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Upper 
  Tularosa Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the 
  Albuquerque Metro Area, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass 
  and Union County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds on I-25 from south of
  Socorro, north through Albuquerque to Santa Fe will create
  difficult driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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WWUS75 KABQ 261835
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1135 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

NMZ215-221-223-224-226-228-229-231>240-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-191127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1135 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast and southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles along north south oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

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NMZ208-212-218>220-222-225-227-230-241-270000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1135 AM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Southwest Mountains, Estancia 
  Valley, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Upper Tularosa Valley, Middle Rio Grande 
  Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, San Agustin 
  Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass and Union County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving along north south oriented roads, 
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
objects.

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WWUS75 KABQ 262355
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
455 PM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

NMZ215-221-223-224-226-228-229-231>240-270100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-191127T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
455 PM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have decreased in speed and will continue on this trend 
through the evening. Therefore, the high wind warning will be 
allowed to expire.

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NMZ208-212-218>220-222-225-227-230-241-270100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191127T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
455 PM MST Tue Nov 26 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have decreased in speed and will continue on this trend 
through the evening. Therefore, the high wind warning will be 
allowed to expire.

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1038 AM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Main concern through the TAF period will be strengthening winds as a
storm system approaches the state. Breezy to locally windy
conditions are likely this afternoon before winds strengthen further
tonight and continuing the morning. The strongest winds will be felt
along and east of the central mountain chain where wind gusts of 40
to 50 knots will be possible by 12Z. Across western and north central
NM, areas of light rain and snow will develop tonight along a cold
front. KFMN and KGUP will both be likely impacted with MVFR to IFR
conditions overnight.

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.PREV DISCUSSION...225 AM MST Mon Nov 25 2019...
.SYNOPSIS...
Today will be another relatively warm day, but a potent cold front
will sweep through the region Tuesday and bring strong to potentially
damaging winds to the eastern half of the state. Much colder
temperatures will prevail behind the front Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Holiday travel will likely be impacted from Wednesday through Friday
due to at least two rounds of precipitation forecast to hit the
area. The first round will begin late Wednesday and ramp-up Wednesday
night, with significant snow amounts possible in the mountains and
central highlands. Unsettled and colder conditions will persist into
Thanksgiving day, but a large storm system moving east across the
Intermountain West will bring a round of heavy snow to western and
northern New Mexico on Friday. Strong winds and well below normal
temperatures are forecast going into Saturday on the backside of the
departing storm system.

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.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY)...
Another relatively warm day is on tap, with daytime temperatures
reaching above normal most areas. The jet stream is diving southeast
toward New Mexico and will deliver an upper level trough and
associated strong cold front on Tuesday. Winds will begin to ramp-up
tonight across the peaks and along the east slopes of the central
mountain chain. Strong to potentially damaging winds will quickly
spread to the lower elevations during the daylight hours Tuesday, as
700mb winds reach up to between 50-70kts across central and eastern
NM and a lee side surface low deepens to near 990mb. The High Wind
Watch still looks on track, but added De Baca, Roosevelt and
southwest Chaves Counties. A number of forecast zones outside of the
High Wind Watch will likely require a Wind Advisory, including
Albuquerque. In addition to strong winds, this system will bring a
round of snow, favoring the peaks and west-facing slopes of the
northern and western mountains. Will issue a Winter Weather Advisory
shortly for the Tusas Mountains, including Chama, where 4-7" of snow
is likely with areas of blowing snow as well. Much colder
temperatures will follow behind the front Tuesday and be well below
normal.

LONG TERM...(TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY)...
Weather prediction models agree that strong west and northwest winds
will likely diminish rapidly Tuesday evening. Cold to very cold
overnight lows will result Wednesday morning with a few mountain
valley locations in the northern mountains flirting with sub-zero
low temperatures.

00Z models came in with a fairly significant change for Wednesday,
slowing the timing of the onset of precipitation associated with the
low-latitude upper low currently off of Baja California.
Precipitation is slower to spread northeastward on Wednesday.
Additionally, the models send the baroclinic zone (mid-level cold
front) associated with the Monday night and Tuesday system northward
on Wednesday, allowing warmer air to push in from the south. This
makes precipitation type on Wednesday and Wednesday night much
simpler and a lot less impactful to travelers. Snow levels start out
down to all elevations across eastern NM Wednesday morning but the
delayed precip allows temperatures near the surface to warm,
allowing precip to change to rain across the east-central and
southeast plains. Elsewhere, snow remains the likely precipitation
type for the northeast plains and highlands and snow above about
7000 feet central and west.

A deep closed low over CA remains on track to bring another round of
widespread low elevation rain and higher terrain (heavy at times)
snow to the vast majority of the forecast area Thanksgiving Day into
black Friday. As the aforementioned low-latitude system accelerates
eastward Thanksgiving morning, the CA closed low and the associated
surface and mid-level cold fronts push into western NM during the
afternoon. Snow levels start out around 8000 feet across the west
Thursday, dropping during the late afternoon and evening to near
7500 feet or so. Snow levels are forecast to remain near 8000 feet
for the northern and central mountains Thursday night, falling
rapidly behind the cold front Friday morning. Snow levels west of
the divide drop to near 6000 feet by 18Z Friday likely resulting in
major travel impacts for Interstate 40. Snow levels continue to
tumble Friday afternoon with snow levels down to 5000 feet in the
RGV during the late afternoon along with the potential for some
light snow accumulation.

Areas of orographic snows linger in the northern and western
mountains Saturday with a transitory ridge of high pressure forecast
to build in Sunday.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Vent rates will improve today and be mostly excellent by Tuesday as
strong winds associated with a cold front sweep east across the
state. Elevated fire weather conditions are forecast across portions
of the east central plains Tuesday. Moisture will ramp-up Wednesday
and result in a widespread wetting event across central and eastern
New Mexico, with significant snowfall totals possible in the
mountains. Another round of accumulating snow is likely Friday as a
large storm system moves slowly east across the Intermountain West.
Winds will crank-up Friday and continue to be strong Saturday in the
wake of the departing system.

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.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from late tonight through Tuesday afternoon for the
following zones... NMZ223-229>237-240.

Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday
for the following zones... NMZ210.

High Wind Watch from this evening through Tuesday afternoon for the
following zones... NMZ226.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
241 AM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

NMZ201>241-261130-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
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-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
241 AM MST Mon Nov 25 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

An unseasonably cold storm system will bring the potential for
accumulating snow to portions of northern and western NM tonight and
Tuesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Strong to very strong west and northwest winds will develop in the
wake of a cold front Tuesday, especially mountains and east. A high
wind watch is in effect for much of eastern New Mexico late tonight
through Tuesday.

A batch of widespread and potentially heavy rain with higher terrain
snow is likely Wednesday and Wednesday night.

A strong storm system over California will bring yet another round
of widespread and potentially heavy lower elevation rain and snow to
much of the region Thanksgiving afternoon through black Friday.
Moderate to heavy snow in western and northern NM will likely lead to
significant travel impacts along Interstate 40 and Highway 550
Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts through the
National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq
or by calling 1.888.386.7637.

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