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Wind Advisory 23, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 6, 202020 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at May 6, 2020, 3:29 PM MDT for 20 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at May 7, 2020, 1:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 6, 2020, 3:29 PM MDT (21:29 UTC)
In effect from
May 7, 2020, 1:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 8, 2020, 8:40 AM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Cibola 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, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:33 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 119 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 2020-05-06Temperature 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 2020-05-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2762 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

354 
WWUS75 KABQ 062129
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
329 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

NMZ223-229-232-233-071000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200507T1900Z-200508T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-
329 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West-Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San 
  Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along U.S. 285,
  I-25, and I-40, particularly from Clines Corners to Tucumcari.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
968 
WWUS75 KABQ 070853
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
253 AM MDT Thu May 7 2020

NMZ234-071800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200507T1900Z-200508T0100Z/
Quay County-
253 AM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Quay County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ223-229-232-233-071800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200507T1900Z-200508T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-
253 AM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West-Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San 
  Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along U.S. 285, 
  I- 25, and I-40, particularly from Clines Corners to Tucumcari.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
581 
WWUS75 KABQ 071731
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1131 AM MDT Thu May 7 2020

NMZ212>215-218-219-221-222-228-231-235>237-080100-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200507T1900Z-200508T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
1131 AM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, 
  Santa Fe and Albuquerque metro areas, Estancia Valley, Far 
  Northeast Highlands, as well as De Baca, Curry and Roosevelt 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along portions of
  Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ223-229-232>234-080100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200507T1900Z-200508T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-
1131 AM MDT Thu May 7 2020

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San 
  Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along parts of 
  U.S. Highway 285, Interstate 25, and Interstate 40, especially 
  from Clines Corners to Tucumcari.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

44/DPorter
256 
WWUS75 KABQ 072220
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
420 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

NMZ230-080100-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200508T0100Z-200508T1000Z/
Union County-
420 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 4 AM 
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Strong north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph
  are expected this evening. Winds should decrease into the 20 to
  30 mph range with gusts around 45 mph after midnight.

* WHERE...Union County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles, particularly on
  portions of U.S. Highway 56.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ231-234>236-080100-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1000Z/
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
420 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect west-northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts
  around 55 mph to quickly transition to a northerly direction by
  early to mid-evening. Winds will decrease into the 20 to 30 mph
  range with gusts around 45 mph after midnight.

* WHERE...The far eastern plains, including Harding, Quay, Curry
  and Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along parts of
  Interstate 40 as well as U.S. Highways 60 and 84.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ212>215-218-219-221>223-228-229-232-233-237-080100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
420 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 
  50 mph will continue through early evening.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia/Manzano Mountains,
  Santa Fe and Albuquerque metro areas, Estancia Valley, as well
  as the Northeast and Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along portions 
  of Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

44/46
563 
WWUS75 KABQ 080049
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
649 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

NMZ212>215-218-219-221>223-228-229-232-233-237-080200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-
649 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

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

Winds will gradually diminish this evening across central New
Mexico. However; a strong backdoor cold front will push through
the central mountain chain late tonight. Windy conditions will
likely return below canyons within the Santa Fe and Albuquerque
metro areas and persist through Friday morning.

$$

NMZ231-234>236-081000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1000Z/
Harding County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
649 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Expect west-northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts
  around 55 mph to quickly transition to a northerly direction by
  mid-evening. Winds should gradually decrease into the 20 to 30 
  mph range with gusts around 45 mph after midnight.

* WHERE...The far eastern plains, including Harding, Quay, Curry 
  and Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along parts of 
  Interstate 40 as well as U.S. Highways 60 and 84.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ230-081000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200508T0100Z-200508T1000Z/
Union County-
649 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Strong north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 55 
  mph are expected this evening. Winds should decrease into the 
  20 to 30 mph range with gusts around 45 mph after midnight.

* WHERE...Union County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles, particularly 
  on portions of U.S. Highway 56.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DPorter
479 
WWUS75 KABQ 080327
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
927 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

NMZ219-081100-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200508T1000Z-200508T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
927 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Strong east canyon winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around around 45 mph are expected Friday morning. 

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque 
  Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and
  unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-081100-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1700Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
927 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts
  around 45 mph.

* WHERE...Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along parts of 
  Interstate 40 as well as U.S. Highways 60 and 84.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ230-231-081100-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
927 PM MDT Thu May 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Strong north to northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts around 55 mph.

* WHERE...Union and Harding Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles, particularly 
  on portions of U.S. Highway 56.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

15
971 
WWUS75 KABQ 080833
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
233 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

NMZ225-081500-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200508T1000Z-200508T1500Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-
233 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Strong east canyon/gap winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts
  around around 45 mph are expected this morning.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds on north to south
  oriented roadways will create difficult driving conditions,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-081500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1700Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
233 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph.

* WHERE...Quay, Curry, and Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles along parts of 
  Interstate 40 as well as U.S. Highways 60 and 84.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ230-231-081500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
233 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Strong north to northeast winds of 30 to 34 mph with
  gusts around 50 mph.

* WHERE...Union and Harding Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects. Patchy blowing dust is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will create difficult travel 
  conditions for large and high profile vehicles, particularly 
  on portions of U.S. Highway 56.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ219-081500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.200508T1000Z-200508T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
233 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Strong east canyon winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around around 45 mph are expected Friday morning.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque 
  Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around light weight and 
  unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds on north to south
  oriented roadways will create difficult driving conditions,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
578 
WWUS75 KABQ 081440
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
840 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

NMZ234>236-081545-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1700Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
840 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue tapering off this morning therefore the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

NMZ219-225-230-231-081545-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200508T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Harding County-
840 AM MDT Fri May 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue tapering off this morning therefore the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled. However, localized wind gusts up to 
40 mph are still possible for a couple more hours below Tijeras 
Canyon, Embudo Canyon, Abo Pass, and the Tularosa Valley.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at May 6, 3:06 PM MDT, 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 6, 3:06 PM MDT, 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
306 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Thursday's high temperatures will be about 10 to 15 degrees above
normal, with near to record breaking heat possible and the 1st
potential 90 degree day for the ABQ metro area. Thursday will also
feature strong northwest winds, which combined with single digit
relative humidities will contribute to critical fire weather
conditions across much of northern and central New Mexico. A backdoor
cold front moves into the northeast corner of the state Thursday
night, with strong gap winds continuing Friday morning. An isolated
shower or thunderstorm will be possible late day Mother's Day, but
the best chance for widespread precipitation comes Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY)...
An unseasonably strong 590dm H5 ridge over northern Sonora will
deflect southeast Thursday as an upper wave races east through the
central Rockies. Surface low pressure will deepen to near 994mb over
eastern NM as stronger flow aloft arrives over NM. An exceptionally
dry and warm airmass will advect into the area from the Great Basin
with deep mixing and widespread strong west to northwest winds. A
Wind Advisory is on target along the I-40 corridor from KCQC to KTCC
aft 18Z Thursday. Significant fire weather conditions will also
occur with this pattern.

A potent back door cold front then shifts quickly southwest into
eastern NM Thursday night then thru gaps in the central mt chain. A
strong pressure and density gradient along the front will lead to a
burst of strong gap winds in the RGV, particularly around KABQ early
Friday morning. Strong cold air advection will also occur behind the
front with max temps trending 20 to 30F cooler for eastern NM
Friday.

LONG TERM...(FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY)...
High temperatures return to fairly normal values by Saturday, as a
ridge approaches from the west. Another backdoor cold front will
enter the picture late Saturday afternoon, reaching the central
mountain chain by Saturday night. Southeasterly return flow will
increase the chance for precipitation Sunday (Mother's Day).
However, forecast soundings indicate it could be in the form of virga
showers across several locations, indicated by the inverted-V
soundings. A weak shortwave will cross Sunday night and Monday,
recycling moisture underneath the now flattening upper-level ridge
and increasing the chance for widespread precipitation for Monday.
The GFS wants to keep precipitation going past Monday, but the
pattern isn't typical of the more classic northwest flow. But,
depending on how models handle the stationary front over the area,
QPF may linger along that front into Tuesday. That far out, things
are still changing quite a bit on the synoptic scale. What does look
more certain is a weak amplitude ridge building over the state mid-
week and flattening by Thursday or so, with a return to above normal
temperatures and breezy conditions.

Guyer/31

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
An upper wave racing through the central Rockies Thursday will force
an unstable atmosphere with very low humidity and strong northwest
winds over NM. Widespread critical to locally extreme fire weather
conditions will impact the entire area. A strong back door cold
front will shift southwest into NM Thursday night and alleviate any
lingering critical conditions after sunset. Gap winds into the RGV
will be locally strong for several hours Friday morning. Temps will
be much cooler Friday with lighter winds. Another moist back door
cold front will move into eastern NM Saturday with dry conditions
continuing over western NM. Upper level ridging will build over the
state Sunday and Monday while deeper moisture arrives over the area
on increasing southerly flow. Chances are increasing for wetting
rainfall over much of northern and central NM Sunday and especially
Monday.

Guyer

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
Low level southerly flow will increase today ahead of an approaching
upper level trough. Strong afternoon heating and instability with a
thin layer of mid level moisture may lead to a few virga showers
near the RGV and around Colfax County aft 22Z. This activity will
move quickly east with erratic/gusty winds as the main threat.
South winds will remain breezy overnight across eastern NM with
LLWS likely from KROW to KTCC. Winds will turn west to northwest
Thursday morning and increase quickly by 18Z.

Guyer

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  44  84  39  80 /   0   0   0   0
Dulce...........................  36  79  31  74 /   0   0   0   0
Cuba............................  42  80  40  71 /   0   0   0   0
Gallup..........................  35  83  34  81 /   0   0   0   0
El Morro........................  39  79  39  76 /   0   0   0   5
Grants..........................  40  83  38  78 /   0   0   0   5
Quemado.........................  44  82  44  79 /   0   0   0   5
Magdalena.......................  52  86  47  74 /   5   0   0  10
Datil...........................  46  82  44  75 /   5   0   0   5
Reserve.........................  40  89  45  83 /   0   0   0   5
Glenwood........................  49  94  52  86 /   0   0   0   5
Chama...........................  35  73  30  67 /   0   0   0   5
Los Alamos......................  54  79  46  65 /   0   0   0   0
Pecos...........................  50  79  40  62 /   5   0   0   5
Cerro/Questa....................  43  77  34  67 /   5   0   0   5
Red River.......................  38  69  28  57 /  10   0   0  10
Angel Fire......................  31  70  26  59 /   5   0   0  10
Taos............................  36  78  34  68 /   0   0   0   5
Mora............................  46  77  34  61 /   5   0   0   5
Espanola........................  48  86  44  72 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Fe........................  48  81  42  66 /   5   0   0   0
Santa Fe Airport................  45  84  42  68 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Foothills...........  58  88  51  72 /   5   0   0   0
Albuquerque Heights.............  57  90  53  73 /   5   0   0   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  53  91  52  75 /   5   0   0   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  54  89  52  75 /   5   0   0   0
Belen...........................  52  92  51  77 /  10   0   0   0
Bernalillo......................  54  90  50  75 /   0   0   0   0
Bosque Farms....................  50  91  50  75 /  10   0   0   0
Corrales........................  52  91  49  76 /   5   0   0   0
Los Lunas.......................  49  91  50  76 /  10   0   0   0
Placitas........................  58  86  50  71 /   5   0   0   0
Rio Rancho......................  55  89  52  74 /   5   0   0   0
Socorro.........................  58  96  52  80 /   5   0   0   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  54  82  45  66 /   5   0   0   0
Tijeras.........................  53  85  47  69 /   5   0   0   0
Edgewood........................  52  83  44  67 /   5   0   0   5
Moriarty/Estancia...............  44  86  40  68 /   5   0   0   5
Clines Corners..................  48  81  38  63 /  10   0   0   5
Mountainair.....................  53  85  45  67 /  10   0   0   5
Gran Quivira....................  52  86  46  67 /  10   0   0   5
Carrizozo.......................  56  89  49  72 /   0   0   0   0
Ruidoso.........................  54  82  42  61 /   0   0   5  10
Capulin.........................  45  78  34  56 /  10   0   5   5
Raton...........................  43  83  36  63 /   5   0   0   5
Springer........................  43  85  38  64 /  10   0   0   5
Las Vegas.......................  46  82  34  60 /   5   0   0   5
Clayton.........................  50  84  38  60 /  10   0   0   5
Roy.............................  50  86  39  61 /  10   0   0   5
Conchas.........................  55  94  47  68 /  10   0   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  53  91  47  66 /  10   0   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  58  97  48  67 /   5   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  54  93  47  64 /   0   0   0   0
Portales........................  54  95  48  67 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  57  95  49  67 /   5   0   0   0
Roswell.........................  58 101  55  73 /   0   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  55  93  49  67 /   0   0   5  10
Elk.............................  55  89  46  66 /   0   0   5  10

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday for the following
zones... NMZ101>109.

Wind Advisory from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday for the following
zones... NMZ223-229-232-233.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, May 6, 2:49 PM MDT, 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
249 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

NMZ201>241-072100-
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-
249 PM MDT Wed May 6 2020

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Windy, unstable and extremely dry conditions are forecast Thursday
when a Pacific front pushes through. A Red Flag Warning is in effect
Thursday, due to increasing potential for critical fire weather
conditions, and a Wind Advisory east of the central mountain chain
along Interstate 40.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 6, 3:05 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Harding, McKinley, Rio Arriba and 6 more29 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

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.