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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Albuquerque, NM

September 7, 20205 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Sep 7, 2020, 9:41 PM MDT for 5 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Sep 8, 2020, 2:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 7, 2020, 9:41 PM MDT (03:41 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 8, 2020, 2:00 AM MDT
Expired
Sep 9, 2020, 12:00 AM MDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Colfax County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Mora County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Union County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 162 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:42 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 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 209 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-54 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
4770 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

366 
WWUS75 KABQ 080341
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

NMZ230-231-081200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0008.200908T0800Z-200909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.200909T0800Z-200909T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing
  temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM 
  MDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could 
  kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-081200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0008.200908T0800Z-200909T1200Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ218-219-221-081200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.200908T1800Z-200909T1200Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Middle Rio Grande Valley 
  including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano 
  Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Strong and potentially dangerous 
  crosswinds are expected along Interstate 25 between Los Lunas, 
  Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Santa Fe.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ228-081200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.200908T0800Z-200909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.200909T0800Z-200909T1500Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-
  freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT 
  Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Frost and freeze conditions 
  could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest early Tuesday
  morning, before a lull occurs during the afternoon. Winds will
  quickly ramp back up Tuesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ227-081200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.200908T0800Z-200909T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ232-233-081200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.200908T0800Z-200909T1200Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ222-223-229-081200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.200909T0800Z-200909T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
941 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees 
  possible.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Far Northeast 
  Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
954 
WWUS75 KABQ 080921
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

NMZ230-231-081800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.200909T0800Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Union County-Harding County-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
  temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.  
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will 
  kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest this morning,
  before a lull occurs during the afternoon. However, winds will
  quickly ramp back up Tuesday evening. Wind chills in the 30s are
  likely much of the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ228-081800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.200909T0800Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures between
  29 and 32 degrees expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  MDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Frost and freeze conditions 
  will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may fall into the 30s by late
  this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ222-223-229-081800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.200909T0800Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Central Highlands and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-081800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, including along Intestate 40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ218-219-221-081800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.200908T1800Z-200909T1200Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Middle Rio Grande Valley 
  including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano 
  Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles. Strong and potentially dangerous 
  crosswinds are expected along Interstate 25 between Los Lunas, 
  Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Santa Fe.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ227-081800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions are
  possible for high profile vehicles on east to west oriented 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ232-233-081800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
321 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
486 
WWUS75 KABQ 081746
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

NMZ230-231-090215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts of 50 to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will 
  kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Somewhat of a lull in wind speeds may occur
  through the afternoon. However, winds will quickly ramp back up
  this evening. Wind chills in the 30s are likely much of the 
  day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ228-090215-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  between 29 and 32 degrees expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  MDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Frost and freeze conditions 
  will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may fall into the 30s by late
  this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ222-223-229-090215-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Estancia 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-090215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 50 to 60
  mph.

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, including along Intestate 40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ218-219-221-090215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.200908T1800Z-200909T1200Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Santa 
  Fe Metro Area and Middle Rio Grande Valley including the 
  Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Strong and potentially dangerous 
  crosswinds are expected along Interstate 25 between Los Lunas, 
  Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Santa Fe.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the late
  afternoon and will be especially strong this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ227-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions 
  are possible for high profile vehicles on east to west 
  oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong and gusty beyond,
  6 PM MDT, and wintry precipitation will also be developing. 
  Therefore, a Winter Storm Warning will go into effect at that 
  time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ232-233-090215-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
1146 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
237 
WWUS75 KABQ 082243
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

NMZ228-090000-
/O.CAN.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0600Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Freezing temperatures are still forecast tonight through early
  Wednesday morning. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops,
  other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected 
  outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may fall into the 30s by late 
  this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ230-231-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will 
  kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After somewhat of a lull in wind speeds
  this afternoon, winds will quickly increase this evening. Wind
  chills in the teens and low 20's are likely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ222-223-229-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Estancia 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, including along Intestate 40.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After somewhat of a lull in wind speeds
  this afternoon, winds will quickly increase this evening. Wind
  chills in the 30s are likely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ218-219-221-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Santa 
  Fe Metro Area and Middle Rio Grande Valley including the 
  Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles. Strong and potentially dangerous
  crosswinds are expected along Interstate 25 between Los Lunas,
  Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Santa Fe.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ227-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions 
  are possible for high profile vehicles on east to west 
  oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain strong and gusty 
  beyond, 6 PM MDT, and wintry precipitation will also be 
  developing. Therefore, a Winter Storm Warning will go into 
  effect at that time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ232-233-090000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
443 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  create strong cross winds on some roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
943 
WWUS75 KABQ 082334
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

NMZ227-090045-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

This wind advisory will be replaced with a Winter Storm Warning.
In addition to the onset of moderate snowfall, strong winds will
persist through much of tonight, slowly relaxing through the day
Wednesday.

$$

NMZ230-231-091100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions will 
  kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After somewhat of a lull in wind speeds 
  this afternoon, winds will quickly increase this evening. Wind 
  chills in the teens and low 20's are likely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ222-223-229-091100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Estancia 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-091100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Quay County and Curry County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles, including along Intestate 40.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After somewhat of a lull in wind speeds 
  this afternoon, winds will quickly increase this evening. Wind 
  chills in the 30s are likely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ218-219-221-091100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Santa 
  Fe Metro Area and Middle Rio Grande Valley including the 
  Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Strong and potentially dangerous 
  crosswinds are expected along Interstate 25 between Los Lunas, 
  Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Santa Fe.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ232-233-091100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  create strong cross winds on some roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ228-090600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0600Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
534 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Freezing temperatures are still forecast tonight through early 
  Wednesday morning. Frost and freeze conditions will kill 
  crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may fall into the 30s by late 
  this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
695 
WWUS75 KABQ 090558
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

NMZ230-231-091200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Union County-Harding County-
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy conditions will result in wind
  chills in the teens and low 20s overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ234-235-090700-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Quay County-Curry County-
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have decreased across Quay and Curry counties, though
gusts between 30 and 40 mph will remain possible through the 
overnight hours. 

$$

NMZ232-233-090700-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have decreased across eastern San Miguel and Guadalupe
counties. Though breezy conditions will continue overnight,
hazardous winds are no longer expected.

$$

NMZ228-090700-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-200909T0600Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

Wind speeds have decreased across the Far Northeast Highlands,
therefore the Wind Advisory will expire. However, a Winter Weather
Advisory remains in effect through the overnight hours. 

$$

NMZ222-223-229-091200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.200909T0600Z-200909T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Highlands, Central Highlands and Estancia 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy to windy conditions will result in 
  wind chills in the teens and low 20s overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NMZ218-219-221-091200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200909T1200Z/
Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
1158 PM MDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts between
  55 and 60 mph. Strongest winds will persist across eastern
  portions of the Albuquerque Metro area. 

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Santa 
  Fe Metro Area and Middle Rio Grande Valley including the 
  Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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 Sep 7, 5:47 PM MDT, 3 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 7, 5:47 PM MDT, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
547 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF CYCLE
A vigorous and highly anomalous upper-level low and associated
surface cold front remain on track to plow into northeast New Mexico
early Tuesday morning. The front is forecast to race southward
through eastern NM during the morning, pushing westward into the Rio
Grande Valley and points west during the late morning through early
afternoon. Very strong to high east canyon winds are forecast for
KABQ with east wind gusts approaching 50kt possible during the early
afternoon. Widespread upslope stratus clouds will rapidly develop
from the east slopes of the central mountain chain eastward during
the late morning with areas of MVFR cigs likely by 08/18Z. Clouds
will start to lower during the afternoon with areas of IFR cigs
likely developing late Tuesday afternoon east of the central mountain
chain. Meanwhile west of the divide, the same cold front will push
in from the northwest, resulting in strong northwest winds and
showers at KFMN during the afternoon.

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&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...310 PM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020...
.SYNOPSIS...
Major changes are still on track starting late tonight. A potent
storm system and associated cold front will impact the state through
Thursday. Precipitation chances increase for northeastern New Mexico
tonight before becoming more widespread Tuesday into Thursday. Rain
will likely changeover to snow for the northern mountains, central
highlands, and northeastern plains Tuesday night with snow
accumulations possible over mountain peaks and grassy or elevated
surfaces. An early season freeze is also still expected for portions
of northern New Mexico Wednesday morning. Precipitation will
gradually taper off west to east on Thursday. Conditions will then
gradually warm as drier weather settles in for the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY)...
A dynamic clipper system is briskly diving south out of Alberta, and
is currently making its way into ID/WY. This is displacing the dome
of high pressure that recently took up residence over the American
Southwest, and pressure heights have been decreasing slightly over
NM and surrounding areas. Despite this, temperatures are soaring
above average again, and several more longstanding record highs will
surely fall again before dusk. Drier air is infiltrating more of the
northwestern half of NM, impeding convective initiation. A few
anemic storms cannot be ruled out along a surface convergence area
east of the central mountain chain (from a Ruidoso to Santa Rosa to
Clayton line), but any cells would be short-lived with minimal
footprints of rain.

Winds will gradually decrease in most zones tonight, however the
east central plains may be a bit more stubborn. Winds in
northeastern NM will abruptly change direction (likely after 3 am
MDT) as the backdoor segment of the cold front surges in with potent
pressure rises and an immense surface gradient building in. These
winds will therefore gain speed into the afternoon Tuesday, and have
opted to upgrade the High Wind Watch to a Warning to account for
this.

By noon tomorrow, the upper low will be near northwest of the Four
Corners, as it looks like model consensus is carrying the feature on
the earlier-speculated westward track. The mid level temperatures
have modified a bit, but 500 mb values are still advertised to be
near -16 to -20 C in its core. The backdoor segment of the front
will likely spill into the middle to upper Rio Grande valley of NM
by noon Tuesday while the more traditional segment will be
infiltrating the northwestern quadrant of the state. Precipitation
expands and spreads quickly over NM into Tuesday afternoon and even
more-so into Tuesday night as the low slowly wobbles northwest of
the Four Corners and filling in slightly. Precipitation stretching
from the Estancia valley northeastward to the far corner of the
state will be tricky early Wednesday morning with forecast soundings
indicating high potential for freezing rain and/or sleet, and a
freeze watch will also be hoisted for these zones for this time
frame.

Nailing down the specifics of precipitation coverage and intensity
will be difficult for Wednesday, as the low will not track much
distance, and pinwheeling vorticity lobes could bring short, but
vigorous, enhancements to the already dynamic and diffluent flow
over much of NM. The gap/canyon winds will continue to howl through
this time frame with the surface gradient sluggishly relaxing very
late in the day.

LONG TERM...(WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY)...
Models are continuing to trend the H5 low farther south and west and
are also slowing down its ejection onto the Great Plains. By
Wednesday night, the ~562dm closed low looks to be just west of the
Four Corners area before it finally starts to lift into northwest CO
Thursday. The low will be slow to eject onto the Great Plains with
continued significant model differences still making this a tough
forecast. With increased moisture and favorable upper-level dynamics
still in play, widespread precipitation will continue into Wednesday
night and through the day Thursday. As 700mb temperatures gradually
warm, the window for snow will likely be closing Wednesday night
aside from light snow across northern mountain peaks. Wind speeds
will also be tapering off Wednesday night with the exception of the
east canyon winds. Current forecast has wind gusts of 30-35mph at the
ABQ Sunport and east side of ABQ, but with a tight pressure gradient
still in place across central NM ahead of the closed low, wouldn't
be surprised to see those speeds continue to increase in later
packages.

Widespread precipitation tapers off from west to east Thursday
night. Temperatures continue to warm on Friday, and aside from
lingering showers, drier conditions will start settling in. The H5
high makes its return over the Great Basin this weekend with warmer,
drier conditions continuing. Fortunately, temperatures look to
remain near September normals. Return flow could keep showers and
storms in the forecast for eastern and southern NM, but coverage
looks to be isolated at the moment.

52/15

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Not to sound like a broken record, but we will likely see more high
temperature records set again this afternoon. As previously
advertised, drier air has expanded over more of the northwestern
half of NM today, further lowering RH and minimizing thunderstorm
potential. A couple hours of critical fire weather conditions will
continue in the northwestern quadrant of NM and also the east
central plains through late this afternoon, but this threat will
subside toward sunset. Thunderstorm prospects are low, but a stray
cell or two is possible east of the central mountain chain through
the evening as well.

The weather pattern dramatically resets itself Tuesday through
Wednesday as the potent disturbance aloft and its surface cold front
race into NM. Winds will crank up in northeastern NM early in the
morning, turning more widespread into Tuesday afternoon. The
northeast to east central plains will observe the strongest speeds
of 50 to 60 mph initially, but these will then spill into the middle
Rio Grande valley. Ahead of the western segment of the front in
western NM, warm, dry, and unstable conditions will precede the
front, but temperatures will quickly plummet late Tuesday as the
surface boundary races southward. Precipitation chances will ramp
upward through the day Tuesday, especially over the northern and
eastern tiers of NM. Precipitation will then expand over more of the
state Tuesday night into Wednesday with light to moderate snow
accumulations over the northern mountains and light snow or freezing
rain also impacting parts of central to northeastern NM.

Breezy to windy conditions will not subside until late Wednesday or
Wednesday night. Wetting precipitation may be slow to exit NM due to
a slower progression of the culprit upper low, but a trend toward
somewhat drier conditions is expected Friday and more-so into the
weekend as temperatures return to more seasonable readings.

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&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Freeze Watch from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for
the following zones... NMZ222-223-228>231.

High Wind Warning from noon Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday for the
following zones... NMZ218-219-221.

Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon
for the following zones... NMZ210-213>215-227.

High Wind Warning from 4 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday for the
following zones... NMZ230-231-234-235.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 7, 3:37 AM MDT, 18 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
337 AM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

NMZ201>241-081200-
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-
337 AM MDT Mon Sep 7 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Near record warmth will dominate northern and central New Mexico
again today, increasing the potential for heat related illness.

A few thunderstorms are possible over and near south central and
southwest mountains this afternoon and evening. Storm motions will
be slowly to the south and southwest.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

An abrupt and major change to much colder, windier and wetter
weather is expected Tuesday through Wednesday. Potentially damaging
winds may develop across parts of eastern New Mexico on Tuesday with
locally strong to damaging east canyon winds affecting parts of the
Rio Grande Valley Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

Accumulating snow will be possible for parts of north central and
northeast New Mexico Tuesday night through Wednesday although
amounts may be variable due to snowfall rates and the very warm
ground temperatures. A messy mix of precipitation could develop over
portions of northeast New Mexico Tuesday night while an early season
freeze appears likely for portions of central and northeast New
Mexico Wednesday morning and Thursday mornings.

Those with travel plans for tonight through Thursday should keep
abreast of the latest forecast.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report hazardous weather 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.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 8, 3:21 AM MDTFreeze WarningABQBernalillo, Colfax, Harding, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 5 more30 hr
Sep 8, 3:46 AM MDTWinter Storm WarningABQColfax, Rio Arriba, Taos, Union53 hr
Sep 8, 3:46 AM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQColfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel and 2 more53 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.