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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Albuquerque, NM

November 13, 202019 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Nov 13, 2020, 1:40 PM MST for 19 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 13, 2020, 10:00 PM MST. It was in force for 25 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2020, 1:40 PM MST (20:40 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2020, 10:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 14, 2020, 10:54 PM MST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 145 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 14, 5:15 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 402 Nnw Angel Fire, NMKAXX AWOS.
Nov 14, 5:35 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 432 Nnw Angel Fire, NMKAXX AWOS.
Nov 14, 5:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nnw Angel Fire, NMKAXX AWOS.
Nov 14, 8:10 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 456 Ne Las Vegas, NMKLVS ASOS.
Nov 14, 9:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 Nnw San Augustin, NM
Nov 14, 11:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ene Tucumcari, NMKTCC ASOS.
Nov 14, 12:14 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Capitan, NM
Nov 14, 12:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ene Clayton, NMKCAO ASOS.
Nov 14, 12:49 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Sse Clines Corners, NMKCQC ASOS.
Nov 14, 1:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nw Sumner Lake, NM
Nov 14, 2:07 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 407 Ene Tucumcari, NMKTCC ASOS.
Nov 14, 2:19 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 437 Ene Tucumcari, NMKTCC ASOS.
Nov 14, 2:27 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 E Fort Sumner, NMCSBF FORT SUMNER.
Nov 14, 2:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 E Fort Sumner, NMCSBF FORT SUMNER.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 143 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2020-11-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2020-11-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 213 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2890 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
253 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

246 
WWUS75 KABQ 132040
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
140 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

NMZ212>215-227>229-140500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.201114T0500Z-201115T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.201114T0500Z-201115T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
140 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM MST Saturday. The
  strongest winds can be expected from the late morning through
  afternoon hours.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, particularly along north-south oriented
  roads including Interstate 25.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust are
  possible, particularly along the Interstate 25 corridor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-231>233-140500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.201114T0500Z-201115T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.201114T1400Z-201115T0200Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-
140 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, 
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Harding County, Eastern 
  San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM MST Saturday. The strongest winds can
  be expected in the afternoon hours. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, particularly along north-south oriented
  roads, including U.S. Highway 285.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust can be
  expected across the entire region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ230-234>237-140500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.201114T1400Z-201115T0200Z/
Union County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-
140 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Union County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County and De Baca County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM MST Saturday. The strongest winds are
  expected in the afternoon hours.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust can be
  expected across the entire region, which may reduce 
  visibilities and increase the risk for dangerous travel 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

12
6 follow-up statements
106 
WWUS75 KABQ 140445
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
945 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

NMZ212>215-227>229-141200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.201114T0500Z-201115T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
945 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST Saturday. The strongest winds can be 
  expected from the late morning through afternoon hours.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, particularly along north-south 
  oriented roads including Interstate 25.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust are 
  possible, particularly along the Interstate 25 corridor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-230>237-141200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.201114T1400Z-201115T0200Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
945 PM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood,
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Union County, Harding
  County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County, Quay
  County, Curry County, Roosevelt County and De Baca County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM MST Saturday. The strongest winds can 
  be expected in the afternoon hours.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, particularly along north-south 
  oriented roads, including U.S. Highway 285.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust can be 
  expected across the entire region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

15
420 
WWUS75 KABQ 141010
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
310 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

NMZ212>215-227>229-141900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
310 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far
  Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, particularly along north to south
  oriented roads including Interstate 25 from Glorieta Pass to
  Raton Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of reduced visibilities in blowing
  dust are possible along and east of Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ221>223-230>237-141900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.201114T1400Z-201115T0200Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
310 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood,
  Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Union, Harding, Eastern San
  Miguel, Guadalupe, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. The 
  strongest winds will likely occur from around midday to late 
  afternoon. 

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce  
  visibilities at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-206>208-210-211-216>219-224>226-238>241-141900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0038.201114T1400Z-201115T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
310 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Much of the area from the Rio Grande Valley westward to
  the Arizona border, as well as the South Central Highlands,
  Upper Tularosa Valley, Lincoln and Chaves Counties.
 
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may result in reduced
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
456 
WWUS75 KABQ 141523
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
823 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

NMZ226-239-240-150200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
823 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ212>215-221>223-227>237-150200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-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-
823 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, particularly along north to south 
  oriented roads including Interstate 25 from Glorieta Pass to 
  Raton Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-206>208-210-211-216>219-224-225-238-241-150200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
823 AM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, 
  southeast and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  produce difficult driving conditions on north-south oriented
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
044 
WWUS75 KABQ 142136
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
236 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

NMZ212>215-221-223-150200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0700Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
236 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa including
  Glorieta Pass, Sandia/Manzano Mountains including Edgewood,
  Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for 
  high profile vehicles, particularly along north to south 
  oriented roads including Interstate 25 from Glorieta Pass to 
  Raton Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ222-226>237-239-240-150200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Estancia 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-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
236 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, particularly along north to south 
  oriented roads including Interstate 25 from Glorieta Pass to 
  Raton Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-206>208-210-211-216>219-224-225-238-241-150200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
236 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, 
  southeast and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and 
  produce difficult driving conditions on north-south oriented 
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
044 
WWUS75 KABQ 150200
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
700 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

NMZ222-226>237-239-240-150300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Estancia 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-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
700 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

While localized strong west to northwest winds will continue
through the night, widespread very strong to high winds have come
to an end.

$$

NMZ201-203-204-206>208-210-211-216>219-224-225-238-241-150300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-201115T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
700 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Strong to very strong west and northwest winds diminished after
sunset and will become light to calm overnight.

$$

NMZ212>215-221-223-150600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0700Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
700 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

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

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, 
  Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains and East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
876 
WWUS75 KABQ 150554
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1054 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

NMZ212>215-221-223-150700-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T0700Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
1054 PM MST Sat Nov 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

While brisk northwest winds will continue overnight, widespread
high winds are no 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 Nov 13, 11:13 AM MST, 2 hours 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 13, 11:13 AM MST, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1113 AM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
A strong upper jet continues to push SE this afternoon, bringing mid
to upper level clouds to portions of NM, as another equally strong
jet dives into northern NM tonight. Winds will increase aft 14/06Z,
especially along and east of the central mts, with increasing
potential for gusts to 50kt after 14/15Z. LLWS (primarily speed
shear) will be favored around FMN/GUP/LVS TAF sites by 14/06Z,
becoming widespread to affect all TAF sites after 14/12Z. Confidence
not high enough to include in this TAF cycle, but anticipate LLWS
will be introduced in subsequent updates. 12

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...259 AM MST Fri Nov 13 2020...
.SYNOPSIS...
Temperatures continue their slow warm up today with the exception
being across the east where a cold front will cool temperatures a few
degrees. Breezy afternoon winds are once again in store, particularly
across northeast New Mexico. Much stronger winds impact the state on
Saturday with the strongest gusts up to 65 mph across portions of the
east. Combined with dry conditions, critical fire weather conditions
will be a concern as well. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Winds
relax on Sunday and temperatures soar to well above normal next
week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY)...
Weak wind shift in the plains has already washed out in northeast NM
where surface winds have reverted to southwest. Broad swath of mid
to high clouds over NM early this morning associated with a 100 kt
plus jet will slip slowly to the east and south today and tonight as
another but equally as strong jet pushes into southern CO and
northern NM. Highs today will be warmer central and west, but a few
degrees cooler over most of the east. Patchy low clouds may work
into the far southeast corner of the state early this morning as
higher dewpoints over the Permian Basin advect into NM. Left the
slight chance pops over far southeast Chaves and Roosevelt counties
for today, although forecast instability decreases there this
afternoon. This low level moisture may make another run along the
east central border with TX tonight, but have left this out of the
weather grids for now.

The more significant and widespread concern is the potential for the
onset of strong to possibly damaging winds along the Sangre de
Cristo mountains onto the I-25 corridor from near Las Vegas to Raton
Pass as soon as this evening as model cross sections indicate
potential for strong winds to develop in advance of the main jet.
Added some zones over northeast NM to the high wind watch as well as
modified the watch start time, although not expecting some of the
lower elevations to see the strongest winds until Saturday.
Otherwise, highs on Saturday will be near to above normal east and
south, and cooler than average northwest. A few showers are possible
over the high terrain of the San Juan/Tusas mountains Saturday.

LONG TERM...(SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY)...
The very strong jet will be steered into the Great Plains and Midwest
Saturday night as the trough ejects which will allow winds to finally
relax. As the trough ejects, a backdoor cold front will move into the
eastern plains, offering a few degrees of cooling on Sunday.
Noticeably less wind is in store on Sunday although breezy conditions
are likely across the east thanks to a lee side low developing over
northeastern NM. Very quiet weather conditions are then on tap for
much of next week as a strong ridge builds over the state. By
Tuesday, models indicate the H5 high strengthening to about 590dm
which is easily near record for this time of year. This causes
temperatures to soar to well above normal for mid-November, and a
round of near record to record high temperatures is certainly
possible for much of the area next week.

The strong ridge does look to break down heading into the latter half
of the week as a Pacific storm system begins to move into the western
CONUS. There are some significant model differences with this system
and when or if it will have any impact on NM. The operational run of
the GFS does depict southwest flow drawing moisture into western NM
which in turn breaks out light precipitation on Thursday ahead of the
Pacific system. The operational runs of the ECMWF and Canadian, on
the other hand, depict a much slower system that potentially impacts
northern NM next weekend. With the GFS ensemble mean and the NBM
leaning towards the slower solution as well, opted to keep the
forecast dry through the remainder of the forecast period. Fingers
crossed though for precipitation next weekend although more wind may
be the safer bet.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
...VERY STRONG WEST WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY ALONG THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN AND ADJACENT EAST SLOPES INTO THE EASTERN
PLAINS...

A weak wind shift in the plains has already washed out in northeast
NM where surface winds have reverted to southwest. High clouds
associated with a strong jet will slide to the east and south today
and tonight as another strong jet moves over southern CO and
northern NM. Very strong west winds are expected to develop along
the central mountain chain and adjacent east slopes tonight, then
spread into the eastern plains Saturday. Have gone ahead and added
the Northeast Highlands along and east of I-25 to the Fire Weather
Watch for Saturday. There is also potential for spotty critical
conditions along and west of the Rio Grande Valley for an hour or
two on Saturday.

Otherwise there will be a slight chance for showers over the high
terrain of the San Juan/Tusas mountains Saturday. Ventilation today
will be poor in the Northwest Plateau, the Rio Grande Valley and
over much of the East Central Plains, but will be excellent for most
areas on Saturday.

Winds diminish somewhat on Sunday, and mixing heights decrease,
leading to widespread poor ventilation. Dry northwest flow aloft
will relax further as a ridge aloft builds to our west, then passes
over the state early to mid next week. Consequently widespread poor
ventilation will persist, while temperatures rebound to well above
normal values. Another round of windy conditions is possible toward
the end of next week.

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch Saturday afternoon for the following zones...
NMZ103-104-108.

High Wind Watch from 10 PM MST this evening through Saturday
evening for the following zones...
NMZ212>215-221>223-227>229-231>233.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 13, 3:01 AM MST, 10 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
301 AM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

NMZ201>241-141200-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-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-
301 AM MST Fri Nov 13 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Westerly winds will begin to strengthen tonight along the central
mountain chain. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be likely through the
overnight hours along the Sangre de Cristos and its east slopes as
well as adjacent highlands. Higher gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be
possible across mountain peaks.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Winds will continue to strengthen throughout the day on Saturday
across the area with potentially damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph
along and east of the central mountain chain. Travel will become
hazardous, particularly along north-south oriented roads.

In addition, the strong winds combined with very dry conditions will
cause critical fire weather conditions to be a concern on Saturday. A
Fire Weather Watch is in effect for much of eastern NM.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 1:29 PM MSTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Harding, Sandoval, San Miguel, Socorro and 2 more30 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.