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Flash Flood Warning 39, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this flash flood warning at Jul 23, 2021, 2:13 PM MDT for Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2021, 2:13 PM MDT (20:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 23, 2021, 5:15 PM MDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Sandoval County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 93 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
- 545 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -159 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1210 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
351
WGUS55 KABQ 232013
FFWABQ
NMC043-232315-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FF.W.0039.210723T2013Z-210723T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
213 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...
* Until 515 PM MDT.
* At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the Jemez mountains, including the
Fenton Lake area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are already
estimated to have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways,
streets, low water crossings and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jemez Springs, Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez State Monument and
Canones in Rio Arriba County.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Jemez Falls Campground, Redondo Campground, Rio Las Vacas
Campground, San Antonio Campground, Vista Linda Campground, Seven
Springs Day Use Area, Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez State Monument
and Battleship Rock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3600 10666 3600 10642 3588 10648 3573 10658
3566 10674 3581 10687 3600 10682
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Shoemake2 follow-up statements
566
WGUS75 KABQ 232201
FFSABQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
401 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021
NMC043-232315-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-210723T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sandoval NM-
401 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHEASTERN SANDOVAL COUNTY...
At 401 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing, despite the rain ending.
Extensive runoff will continue.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jemez Springs, Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez State Monument and
Canones in Rio Arriba County.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Jemez Falls Campground, Redondo Campground, Rio Las Vacas
Campground, San Antonio Campground, Vista Linda Campground, Seven
Springs Day Use Area, Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez State Monument
and Battleship Rock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3600 10666 3600 10642 3588 10648 3573 10658
3566 10674 3581 10687 3600 10682
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
CHJ545
WGUS75 KABQ 232314
FFSABQ
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
514 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021
NMC043-232324-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-210723T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sandoval NM-
514 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 515 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
NORTHEASTERN SANDOVAL COUNTY...
Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any
remaining road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT Saturday for
portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central New
Mexico.
LAT...LON 3600 10666 3600 10642 3588 10648 3573 10658
3566 10674 3581 10687 3600 10682
$$
ShoemakeThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 7:41 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance, Valencia | 3 hr |
| Jul 22, 7:46 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Torrance | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 3:15 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 45 min |
| Jul 23, 8:03 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 27 min |
| Jul 23, 8:56 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 8:56 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 34 min |
| Jul 23, 10:17 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 10:39 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 11:04 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 12:52 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Mora, Taos | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 1:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Lincoln, Torrance | 31 min |
| Jul 23, 1:21 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln | 114 min |
| Jul 23, 1:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Los Alamos | 31 min |
| Jul 23, 1:37 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Catron | 113 min |
| Jul 23, 1:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe, Lincoln, Torrance | 49 min |
| Jul 23, 1:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Rio Arriba, Sandoval | 32 min |
| Jul 23, 1:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 25 min | |
| Jul 23, 2:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Lincoln, Torrance | 48 min |
| Jul 23, 2:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Rio Arriba | 31 min |
| Jul 23, 2:36 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe | 6 hr |
| Jul 23, 2:47 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance | 118 min |
| Jul 23, 2:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 25 min |
| Jul 23, 2:57 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln, Torrance | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 3:04 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Sandoval | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 3:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 33 min |
| Jul 23, 3:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance, Valencia | 45 min |
| Jul 23, 3:24 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Rio Arriba | 4 hr |
| Jul 23, 3:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Torrance | 34 min |
| Jul 23, 3:37 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 3:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 36 min |
| Jul 23, 3:56 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro | 64 min |
| Jul 23, 3:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Torrance | 32 min |
| Jul 23, 4:07 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Rio Arriba | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 4:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Valencia | 34 min |
| Jul 23, 4:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Valencia | 33 min |
| Jul 23, 4:29 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Cibola, Valencia | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 4:32 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance, Valencia | 2 hr |
| Jul 23, 4:33 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Socorro | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 4:39 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Catron, Socorro | 5 hr |
| Jul 23, 4:57 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance, Valencia | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 4:59 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Mora, San Miguel | 3 hr |
| Jul 23, 5:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 28 min | |
| Jul 23, 5:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Socorro | 34 min |
| Jul 23, 5:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 29 min | |
| Jul 23, 5:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 31 min | |
| Jul 23, 5:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 28 min | |
| Jul 23, 5:49 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 26 min | |
| Jul 23, 5:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 23 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.