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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 142, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 13, 2019, 6:56 PM MDT for Harding County, Union County, New Mexico. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 13, 2019, 6:56 PM MDT (00:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 13, 2019, 7:27 PM MDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Harding County, NM, Union County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 171 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1:40 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 204 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1043 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -55 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2180 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 281 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 9.7
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 13, 5:17 PM MDT, 1 hour 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 13, 5:17 PM MDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 517 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 .AVIATION... 00Z TAF CYCLE Westerly flow aloft. Dryline extending from south central NM and along the Pecos Valley to west of KCAO at 23Z. Sct showers and tstms along and east of the dryline moving east, with a few of the storms strong to severe with large hail and wind gusts around 50 kt. Convection to diminish around 03-06Z. Potential for MVFR cigs aft 06Z along the ern NM/TX border where dryline will persist before being pushed out of NM aft 14/15Z. Wly sfc wind gusts to around 35 kt until around 02Z over wrn and central NM, wly sfc wind gusts to resume aft 14/18Z mainly over central and ern NM as drier air overspreads the state. && .PREV DISCUSSION...231 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019... .SYNOPSIS... Strong to severe storms will develop across portions of eastern New Mexico today with large hail, frequent lightning, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall as the main hazards. Cannot entirely rule out a spot tornado either. Very dry and warmer weather moves in Friday with 100s forecast at Roswell and Tucumcari. Temperatures fall back to near normal for the weekend with an upper level storm system favoring afternoon storms over the northern mountains. Any storms across the west will likely be dry in nature. Afternoon storms will favor northern and eastern New Mexico Monday and Tuesday with drier and near normal temperatures favored by the middle of next week. && .DISCUSSION... Today...Southerly return flow across the east and into the lower RGV has combined with daytime heating to produce high terrain thunderstorms this afternoon. Instability across the east of 2500-3500 J/kg with modest 0-6km bulk shear values of 35-40kts will support supercell potential. Hi-Res models have been showing storms moving east off the Sangres into northeastern NM, likely clustering into a larger cluster/complex by this evening into the TX/OK panhandles. Storms off the Sacramentos will push eastward over Chaves County. Large hail and damaging winds are the main hazards with low potential for a tornado but still possible. Friday...After storms kick back easterly outflows likely producing some low clouds across the east early Friday morning, drier and warmer weather invades from the west. Daytime highs will rise 5-10F above normal for mid-June with a few spot 100s across the east at Tucumcari and Roswell. Winds will be breezy and locally windy with humidity plummeting and allowing for critical fire weather conditions to develop (see Fire Wx Discussion for further details). Weekend...Temperatures lower closer to normal as an upper trough moves over northern NM Saturday. This will increase storm coverage over the northern mountains progressing into the northeastern plains Saturday evening. Any storms over the west will likely be dry in nature. An outflow/backdoor bdry is likely to push south and west through eastern and central NM from the convection Saturday night into Sunday morning. Low level moisture will be replenished behind this bdry into the RGV as a weak ridge moves over Sunday. The low level moisture, trapped beneath the ridge, will be enough to allow for another round of afternoon convective activity Sunday, focusing over the western and northern high terrain. Long Range...Daily rounds of afternoon storms are likely to continue Monday with lesser coverage Tuesday. The GFS and ECMWF have been fairly consistent with setting up a strong jet max punching into the PacNW and northern Rockies. This will keep fairly dry conditions and near normal temperatures across NM for the middle part of next week. 24/RJH && .FIRE WEATHER... Overnight lows will be above average with poor to moderate humidity recoveries across western NM, especially in the Gila Wilderness. The pattern on Friday will favor strong gusty winds and single digit RH values during peak heating for many areas across western and central NM. Critical fire weather conditions are likely for a few hours over portions of NMZ105 and 109 with more widespread activity in NMZ108. Given the low to moderate fire danger class in the ern plains, will not hoist a watch. Meanwhile, Land Information System (LIS) data is suggesting below land surface moisture is 30-35% in Catron County - thus will not issue a watch for this area either. Lighter, although occasional breezes, are expected on Saturday with a backdoor cold front invading the eastern plains during the day and overnight. This will keep higher humidities and precip in northeast NM. A few high-based storms are possible along the I-40 corridor in western and central NM, resulting in possible gusty outflow winds. A rather active pattern persists on Sunday and again Monday across the northern and central parts of NM. Wetter-type storms are favored in eastern NM, with a mix of wet/dry across the west. Temperatures will be below normal during this period. For late next week, drier/warmer conditions are forecast. DPorter && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 13, 12:08 PM MDT, 6 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1208 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 NMZ501>540-141200- 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- 1208 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms over eastern New Mexico this afternoon and evening. A few storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall, and possibly a rare tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Breezy to locally windy conditions will develop most areas Friday along very warm to hot temperatures. Chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms will return to portions of western and especially northeast NM Saturday, spreading to much of the northern half of the state Sunday. Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances will continue over the northern half or so of the state early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this afternoon and evening for eastern New Mexico due to severe storm potential. 24
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 13, 5:38 PM MDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
538 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019
NMZ523-140015-
Central Highlands-
538 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN TORRANCE COUNTY
UNTIL 615 PM MDT...
At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Clines Corners, or 21 miles east of Moriarty, moving
east at 15 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Torrance County.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 229 and 247.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on highways as storms move through the area.
Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and
hazardous driving conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 3468 10535 3478 10571 3483 10576 3498 10573
3498 10535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 276DEG 15KT 3490 10569
24Local storm report, Jun 13, 5:50 PM MDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
550 PM MDT THU JUN 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0530 PM HAIL 16 NE DUNKEN 32.97N 105.00W
06/13/2019 M0.75 INCH CHAVES NM TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201902312
TRMLocal storm report, Jun 13, 5:56 PM MDT, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
556 PM MDT THU JUN 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0530 PM HAIL 16 NE DUNKEN 32.97N 105.00W
06/13/2019 M0.88 INCH CHAVES NM TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
CORRECTED EVENT
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201902312
TRMLocal storm report, Jun 13, 6:15 PM MDT, 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
615 PM MDT THU JUN 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0545 PM HAIL 10 S BUEYEROS 35.84N 103.68W
06/13/2019 M1.00 INCH HARDING NM STORM CHASER
&&
EVENT NUMBER ABQ201902313
RFSpecial weather statement, Jun 13, 6:26 PM MDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 626 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 NMZ523-533-140100- Guadalupe County-Central Highlands- 626 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL GUADALUPE AND NORTHEASTERN TORRANCE COUNTIES UNTIL 700 PM MDT... At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Clines Corners, or 25 miles northwest of Vaughn, moving east at 25 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Milagro. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 230 and 242. Highway 285 between Mile Markers 230 and 243. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for northeastern and east central New Mexico. LAT...LON 3474 10559 3493 10563 3508 10526 3477 10517 TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 251DEG 20KT 3488 10551
Local storm report, Jun 13, 6:55 PM MDT, 1 minute before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 6:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Quay, Union | 60 min |
| Jun 13, 6:05 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 26 min |
| Jun 13, 6:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 17 min |
| Jun 13, 6:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 34 min | |
| Jun 13, 6:34 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Union | 26 min |
| Jun 13, 6:43 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | ABQ | Harding, Union | 47 min |
| Jun 13, 6:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Torrance | 26 min |
| Jun 13, 7:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 38 min |
| Jun 13, 7:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Quay, Union | 61 min |
| Jun 13, 8:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 30 min |
| Jun 13, 8:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 27 min |
| Jun 13, 8:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 34 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.