Alert archive / New Mexico / Wind Advisories in 2020

Wind Advisory 39, NWS Albuquerque, NM

November 23, 2020Colfax County, Union County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Nov 23, 2020, 2:46 AM MST for Colfax County, Union County, New Mexico. It took effect at Nov 23, 2020, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 23, 2020, 2:46 AM MST (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 23, 2020, 10:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 23, 2020, 6:00 PM MST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Colfax County, NM, Union County, NM

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 213 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:47 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

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 258 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, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2020-11-23Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2020-11-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1727 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
268 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

924 
WWUS75 KABQ 230946
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
246 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ227-230-231600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0039.201123T1700Z-201124T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
246 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-222-223-226-228-229-233-235>240-231600-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-201123T1600Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
246 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog has developed along the east
  slopes of the central mountain chain, including the area from
  Ruidoso to Clines Corners and through the Pecos Valley. Travel 
  on Interstate 40 will be impacted from the Sedillo and Edgewood 
  areas east to the Texas border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
246 
WWUS75 KABQ 231557
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
857 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ212-222-228-229-231700-
/O.CAN.KABQ.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-201123T1600Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
857 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Areas of fog may persist through 11 AM MST, but visibility will 
be greater than one quarter mile.

$$

NMZ223-226-233-235>240-231800-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-201123T1800Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
857 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog will persist through the morning
  hours, including the area from Ruidoso to Clines Corners and
  through the Pecos Valley. Travel on Interstate 40 will be
  impacted from the Sedillo and Edgewood areas east to near Santa
  Rosa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

NMZ227-230-240000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0039.201123T1700Z-201124T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
857 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
681 
WWUS75 KABQ 231756
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1056 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ223-226-233-235>240-231900-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-201123T1800Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1056 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Patches of dense fog will gradually diminish through 12 noon 
along I-40 and US285 near Clines Corners.

$$

NMZ227-230-240100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201124T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
1056 AM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
114 
WWUS75 KABQ 232217
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
317 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ223-224-226-239-240-240600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0040.201124T1600Z-201125T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
317 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds will impact north to south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ233-235>238-240600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0040.201124T1900Z-201125T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
317 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De 
  Baca County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds are expected on north to south oriented 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ227-230-240100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201124T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
317 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds are expected along northwest to southeast 
  oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
622 
WWUS75 KABQ 240056
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

NMZ227-230-240200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201124T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
556 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

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

Southwest winds will continue to decrease through the evening
hours across northeast New Mexico. Therefore, the wind advisory
will be allowed to expire. 

$$

NMZ223-224-226-239-240-241200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0040.201124T1600Z-201125T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
556 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds will impact north to south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ233-235>238-241200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0040.201124T1900Z-201125T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-
556 PM MST Mon Nov 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Chaves County Plains, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County and De Baca County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds are expected on north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 22, 5:23 PM MSTDense Fog AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe and 6 more18 hr
Nov 23, 3:15 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQColfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos38 hr
Nov 23, 3:17 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQChaves, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Quay and 6 more26 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.