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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 63, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 23, 2020, 7:32 PM MDT for Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was in force for 43 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 23, 2020, 7:32 PM MDT (01:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 23, 2020, 8:15 PM MDT
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Curry County, NM, Quay County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:32 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 23, 1:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 314 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
- 154 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -137 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2313 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.6
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 23, 5:50 PM MDT, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 23, 5:50 PM MDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 550 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020 .AVIATION... 00Z TAF CYCLE A robust round of strong to maybe severe storms through this evening across eastern NM, with potential for impacts at KTCC and KROW. Strong to potentially damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the aviation weather threats prior to 06Z. MVFR conditions are possible with thunderstorm impacts, but short-lived IFR conditions can not be ruled out. Another round of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow impacting central and eastern TAFs, but less of a threat for severe weather. && .PREV DISCUSSION...250 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020... .SYNOPSIS... Daily rounds of shower and thunderstorm activity continues to be expected through the rest of the week. Storm activity for the rest of the night will favor central and eastern New Mexico. Large hail and damaging winds will continue to be the main threat through this evening. After tonight, storms will favor areas along and east of the central mountain chain for the rest of the week, though isolated activity will be possible to the west. Large hail and damaging winds will be possible each afternoon and evening. Temperatures will remain near normal through the rest of the week. && .DISCUSSION... SHORT TERM...(TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT)... Last nights backdoor front blasted all the way to the to the Continental Divide, delivering lots of low level moisture and destabilizing the atmosphere. Impressive shear as well with southeast low level winds and northwest winds aloft. Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight will be much more widespread than Monday, as well as a larger area of potentially severe thunderstorms. The area from the Divide to the RGV could even see strong to marginally severe storms, with better chances from the central mountains to the TX border. Storms may last past midnight with activity evolving into a Mesoscale Convective System/Complex in our southeast area from Chaves County to Curry County. Another round of widespread showers and storms is forecast for Wednesday, but a lower risk of severe weather. LONG TERM...(THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY)... Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected on Thursday afternoon. A weak disturbance crossing northern NM should help spark activity along and east of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains though additional isolated storms can be expected as far south as the Sacramento Mountains. Continued low level moisture will be in place though northwesterly flow aloft will start to become more westerly throughout the day as an upper level trough dives into the Great Basin. A few strong to severe storms remain possible. Meanwhile, the westerly flow will bring in drier air to western NM, with some light breezes expected. The upper level trough will shift eastward on Friday, though overall looks to be a bit slower and deeper as compared to yesterday, likely closing off into weak low. Abundant lift ahead of the trough, combined with continued moisture, steep mid level lapse rates, and up to 1500 J/kg across the plains would suggest another round of severe weather is possible on Friday across the east. The trough looks to finally cross northern NM on Saturday, though storms will still be possible, again cross the east. Confidence in the overall pattern is moderate to high going into Friday as the GFS and NAM are in good agreement with the approaching upper level trough, but it should be noted that the ECMWF and CMC hang back the trough/low, and retrograde to west of the Baja. Confidence wanes going into the weekend. Previous model runs suggested that westerly drier air will infiltrate, limiting thunderstorm activity, but given the uncertainty in the pattern, storm coverage may not be as limited as previously thought. CHJ/34 && .FIRE WEATHER... Moisture behind last nights backdoor front will bring good chances for wetting storms from near the Continental Divide east all the way across the state this afternoon into tonight and again Wednesday afternoon and evening, with areas along and east of the central mountain chain favored. Widespread strong to severe storms will plague central and eastern areas into tonight, with isolated severe storms across just the east Wednesday. A hot, dry and unstable airmass will continue Wednesday west of the Continental Divide, with afternoon breezes. A trough will approach Thursday and arrive Friday, helping the westerlies to penetrate further east, bringing a hot, dry and unstable atmosphere to near the central mountain chain. Meanwhile chances for wetting storms continue across the east. The drying trend will continue through the weekend until a hot, dry and unstable atmosphere takes over most of the area by Sunday and Monday. A potent Pacific low/trough will park over the Great Basin and Desert Southwest early next week and will bring increasing winds to the state, although forecast to remain below critical thresholds at this time. CHJ && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 23, 2:47 AM MDT, 16 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 247 AM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020 NMZ201>241-241100- 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- 247 AM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020 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 across much of eastern New Mexico with a marginal risk across the Rio Grande Valley this afternoon through mid-evening. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will be the main threats. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Daily rounds of shower and thunderstorm activity are expected through the weekend primarily for areas along and east of the central mountain chain. A few of these storms Wednesday and Thursday may become strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any severe weather through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines. You can also submit storm reports and photos on our Facebook page or via Twitter using the hashtag nmwx. 15
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 23, 6:57 PM MDT, 35 minutes before
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</html>Local storm report, Jun 23, 7:06 PM MDT, 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
706 PM MDT TUE JUN 23 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0657 PM TSTM WND GST 4 SSE ROSWELL 33.32N 104.50W
06/23/2020 M72 MPH CHAVES NM ASOS
KROW ASOS.
&&
EVENT NUMBER ABQ202001329
JLSSpecial weather statement, Jun 23, 7:16 PM MDT, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 716 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020 NMZ234-237-240145- Quay County-De Baca County- 716 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN DE BACA AND SOUTHWESTERN QUAY COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM MDT... At 716 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Sumner Lake State Park, or 9 miles north of Fort Sumner, moving southeast at 10 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... Fort Sumner. This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 329 and 335. 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. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for east central New Mexico. LAT...LON 3460 10395 3439 10415 3459 10436 3473 10422 TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 309DEG 10KT 3462 10423 34
Local storm report, Jun 23, 7:20 PM MDT, 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
720 PM MDT TUE JUN 23 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0210 PM HAIL 2 ENE SAN PABLO 35.56N 105.37W
06/23/2020 E1.50 INCH SAN MIGUEL NM TRAINED SPOTTER
SUSTAINED HAIL DAMAGE TO DECK AND PLASTIC PICNIC TABLE.
&&
EVENT NUMBER ABQ202001330
SHOEMAKELocal storm report, Jun 23, 7:23 PM MDT, 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
723 PM MDT TUE JUN 23 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0645 PM TSTM WND GST 28 NNE ROSWELL 33.76N 104.36W
06/23/2020 M60 MPH CHAVES NM COCORAHS
ELEVATION 3770.
&&
EVENT NUMBER ABQ202001331
JLSSpecial weather statement, Jun 23, 7:27 PM MDT, 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
727 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020
NMZ234-235-240200-
Curry County-Quay County-
727 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN QUAY AND CURRY
COUNTIES UNTIL 800 PM MDT...
At 727 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong outflow boundary
from a thunderstorm along a line extending from near Wheatland to 9
miles southwest of Grady to 8 miles east of House. Movement was
southeast at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this boundary.
Heavy rain will also be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Clovis, Grady, Broadview, Wheatland, Bellview, Forrest and Mcalister.
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
east central New Mexico.
LAT...LON 3454 10314 3443 10359 3454 10374 3461 10374
3460 10382 3466 10389 3483 10367 3504 10333
3489 10304 3465 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 310DEG 27KT 3494 10332 3474 10345 3465 10376
34The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 6:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 30 min |
| Jun 23, 6:11 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln | 79 min |
| Jun 23, 6:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 33 min |
| Jun 23, 7:02 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, De Baca, Roosevelt | 58 min |
| Jun 23, 7:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 52 min |
| Jun 23, 7:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 29 min |
| Jun 23, 7:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Curry | 33 min |
| Jun 23, 7:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 29 min |
| Jun 23, 7:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 41 min |
| Jun 23, 8:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 48 min |
| Jun 24, 2:06 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax | 114 min |
| Jun 24, 2:29 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 3 hr |
| Jun 24, 3:09 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Socorro | 21 min |
| Jun 24, 3:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro | 28 min |
| Jun 24, 4:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Valencia | 16 min |
| Jun 24, 4:22 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Lincoln, Torrance | 38 min |
| Jun 24, 4:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe, San Miguel, Torrance | 42 min |
| Jun 24, 4:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 42 min | |
| Jun 24, 5:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 28 min |
| Jun 24, 5:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe, San Miguel | 38 min |
| Jun 24, 5:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 34 min |
| Jun 24, 5:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 30 min |
| Jun 24, 5:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 35 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.