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Freeze Warning 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM

October 10, 202113 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this freeze warning at Oct 10, 2021, 2:38 PM MDT for 13 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2021, 2:38 PM MDT (20:38 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 11, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Colfax County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 56 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 2021-10-10Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2021-10-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -80 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
2248 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
97 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-80 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

965 
WWUS75 KABQ 102038
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

NMZ222-228-229-241-110445-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. 
  Temperatures may not reach below freezing in some locations until 
  close to sunrise Monday.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, 
  Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* 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 water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NMZ201-217-218-110445-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. 
  Temperatures may not reach below freezing in some locations until 
  closer to sunrise Monday.

* WHERE...Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* 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 water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NMZ216-110445-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-
238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees expected, 
  except around 28 degrees in Taos.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A temperature inversion will result in warmer 
  temperatures near freezing in some foothills locations above Taos.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NMZ226-235>240-110000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211011T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca
County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
238 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry 
  County, De Baca County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

11
4 follow-up statements
507 
WWUS75 KABQ 110047
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
647 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

NMZ216-111100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-
647 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees expected, 
  except around 28 degrees in Taos.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.211011T0600Z-211011T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia
Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin
Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
647 PM MDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. 
  Temperatures may not reach below freezing in some locations until 
  closer to sunrise Monday.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, 
  Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Monday.

* 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 water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

11
971 
WWUS75 KABQ 110757
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NMZ216-111500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-
157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111500-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia
Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin
Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, 
  Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this 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 water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NMZ208-111600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/
Southwest Mountains-
157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

CHJ
083 
WWUS75 KABQ 110801
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NMZ216-111500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-
201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22.

* WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111500-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia
Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin
Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, 
  Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this 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 water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

NMZ224-226-111515-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ208-111515-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/
Southwest Mountains-
201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

CHJ
962 
WWUS75 KABQ 111445
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NMZ216-111545-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-
845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm 
this morning.

$$

NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111545-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia
Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin
Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm 
this morning.

$$

NMZ208-120000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/
Southwest Mountains-
845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ224-226-120000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 10, 1:11 AM MDTWind AdvisoryABQChaves, Curry, De Baca, Lincoln, Roosevelt17 hr
Oct 10, 2:22 AM MDTHard Freeze WarningABQRio Arriba, Taos31 hr
Oct 10, 9:14 AM MDTFreeze WatchABQBernalillo, Catron, Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe and 2 more5 hr
Oct 10, 12:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQRoosevelt22 min

Nearby

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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.