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Areal Flood Advisory 421, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this areal flood advisory at Aug 4, 2021, 5:43 PM MDT for 4 counties in New Mexico. It was in force for 3 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2021, 5:43 PM MDT (23:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2021, 8:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:47 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
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 30 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 34 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -167 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1439 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this areal flood 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 areal flood advisory went out at Aug 4, 5:26 PM MDT, 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 4, 5:26 PM MDT, 17 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 4, 3:25 AM MDT, 14 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 325 AM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021 NMZ201>241-051100- 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- 325 AM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening is likely over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and portions of northeast and east central New Mexico. Localized flash flooding may occur, especially over recent burn scars. Isolated rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected through this weekend. However, the more direct monsoon flow (from south to north) will return next week, with potential for more heavy rain and localized flash flooding. Weather can change very rapidly. Always use the latest forecasts, watches and warnings for planning purposes.purposes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637. 40
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 4, 2:43 PM MDT, 3 hours before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
243 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NMZ224-042115-
South Central Highlands-
243 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Socorro
and southwestern Torrance Counties through 315 PM MDT...
At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Abo, or 35 miles southeast of Belen, moving south at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Socorro and southwestern Torrance Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3408 10643 3410 10644 3409 10647 3411 10658
3439 10642 3438 10619 3405 10622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 016DEG 17KT 3430 10634
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
15Special weather statement, Aug 4, 2:48 PM MDT, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
248 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NMZ221-224-042115-
South Central Highlands-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
248 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Socorro
and southwestern Torrance Counties through 315 PM MDT...
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Manzano Mountain State Park, or 21 miles southwest of Estancia,
moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mountainair, Manzano Mountain State Park and Abo.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 188 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3439 10648 3461 10638 3461 10626 3458 10624
3438 10619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 009DEG 17KT 3456 10633
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
15Special weather statement, Aug 4, 4:10 PM MDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
410 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NMZ215-227-228-042245-
Far Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
410 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Colfax
County through 445 PM MDT...
At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Maxwell, or 20 miles northwest of Springer, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Maxwell.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 418 and 432.
Highway 64 between Mile Markers 315 and 331.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3666 10489 3676 10470 3654 10439 3634 10474
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 327DEG 19KT 3663 10474
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
15Special weather statement, Aug 4, 4:44 PM MDT, 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
444 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NMZ211-218-219-042315-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Jemez Mountains-Middle Rio Grande
Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
444 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Sandoval County through 515 PM MDT...
At 443 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Cochiti Pueblo, or 18 miles north of Bernalillo, moving
south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny diameter hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Rio Rancho and Bernalillo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Enchanted
Hills, Mariposa, San Felipe Pueblo, Coronado State Monument, Kewa
Pueblo, Cochiti Pueblo and Santa Ana Pueblo.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 243 and 258.
Highway 550 between Mile Markers 2 and 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
&&
LAT...LON 3569 10635 3530 10628 3531 10638 3532 10640
3531 10641 3533 10671 3567 10657
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 014DEG 19KT 3558 10650
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
44Special weather statement, Aug 4, 4:58 PM MDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
458 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NMZ224-225-042330-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Highlands-
458 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Lincoln
and east central Socorro Counties through 530 PM MDT...
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Ancho, or 19 miles north of Carrizozo, moving south at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Lincoln and east central Socorro Counties.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 48 and 49, and between
Mile Markers 51 and 57.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
&&
LAT...LON 3375 10613 3400 10602 3397 10581 3388 10581
3386 10583 3385 10581 3370 10581
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 010DEG 11KT 3392 10594
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
44Special weather statement, Aug 4, 5:14 PM MDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
514 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NMZ227-228-231-042345-
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-
514 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Harding and
southeastern Colfax Counties through 545 PM MDT...
At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Maxwell, or 12 miles northeast of Springer, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Abbott and Farley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3643 10454 3657 10439 3636 10403 3616 10425
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 312DEG 23KT 3646 10440
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
44The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 6:15 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Santa Fe | 90 min |
| Aug 3, 7:01 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | San Miguel, Santa Fe | 119 min |
| Aug 3, 8:23 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Socorro | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 11:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 24 min | |
| Aug 4, 12:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Santa Fe | 27 min |
| Aug 4, 1:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Santa Fe | 30 min |
| Aug 4, 1:20 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance | 115 min |
| Aug 4, 2:10 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 2:29 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Torrance | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 2:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 32 min | |
| Aug 4, 2:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Torrance | 27 min |
| Aug 4, 2:50 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance | 17 min |
| Aug 4, 3:48 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln, Socorro | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 4:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 4:17 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 4:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Sandoval | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 4:55 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 4:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 32 min |
| Aug 4, 5:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 31 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.