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Freeze Warning 3, NWS Albuquerque, NM

October 12, 202113 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this freeze warning at Oct 12, 2021, 10:23 AM MDT for 13 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 13, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 6 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 12, 2021, 10:23 AM MDT (16:23 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 13, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 13, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, McKinley County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:27 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, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 43 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 2021-10-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 9 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-10-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 357 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
9 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-67 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1987 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
357 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
432 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

132 
WWUS75 KABQ 121623
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NMZ222-241-122215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Estancia Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 22 and 28 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

&&

$$

NMZ223-224-228-229-122215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 26 and 29 degrees. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Far Northeast 
  Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ219-220-231>233-239-122215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 28 and 32 degrees. The coldest temperatures will occur in 
  low lying areas. Parts of the Albuquerque metro area from near the 
  Sunport to the northeast heights may hover above freezing tonight. 
  For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up 
  to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

&&

$$

NMZ225-230-122215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 28 and 32 degrees. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley and Union County.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. 
  For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ201-209-218-122215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-San Francisco River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures will fall to between 26 and 29 degrees.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Northwest Plateau and San Francisco 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-122200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211012T2200Z/
Southwest Mountains-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-226-227-240-122215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-South Central Mountains-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Southwest Chaves County-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, South Central Mountains, 
  Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Southwest 
  Chaves County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-206-122200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211012T2200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chuska Mountains, West Central Mountains and West Central 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212>214-234>238-122215-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Quay County-Curry
County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1023 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, and Chaves County Plains.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guyer
4 follow-up statements
547 
WWUS75 KABQ 122158
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NMZ208-122300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211012T2200Z/
Southwest Mountains-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue tapering off through the evening therefore the 
High Wind Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ202-205-206-122300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211012T2200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue tapering off through the evening therefore the 
Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ222-241-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Estancia Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 22 and 28 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

&&

$$

NMZ223-224-228-229-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 25 and 29 degrees. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Far Northeast 
  Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NMZ219-220-231>233-239-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 28 and 32 degrees. The coldest temperatures will occur in 
  low lying areas. Parts of the Albuquerque metro area from near the 
  Sunport to the northeast heights may hover above freezing tonight. 
  For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up 
  to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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

&&

$$

NMZ225-230-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 28 and 32 degrees. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley and Union County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NMZ201-209-218-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-San Francisco River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures will fall to between 26 and 29 degrees.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Northwest Plateau and San Francisco 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-226-227-240-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-South Central Mountains-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Southwest Chaves County-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, South Central Mountains, 
  Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Southwest 
  Chaves County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ212>214-234>238-130000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Quay County-Curry
County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
358 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt 
  County, De Baca County, and Chaves County Plains.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guyer
478 
WWUS75 KABQ 122346
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NMZ223-224-228-229-130415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 25 and 29 degrees. West winds will taper off through the 
  evening however, gusts up to 40 mph will remain possible through 8 
  pm.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Far Northeast 
  Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ225-230-130415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 28 and 32 degrees. Southwest winds will taper off through 
  the evening however, gusts up to 40 mph will remain possible 
  through 8 pm.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley and Union County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-226-227-240-130100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-South Central Mountains-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Southwest Chaves County-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

West winds will taper off through the evening however, gusts up to 
40 mph will remain possible through 8 pm.

$$

NMZ222-241-130415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 22 and 28 degrees. West winds will taper off through the 
  evening however, gusts up to 40 mph will remain possible through 8 
  pm.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-220-231>233-239-130415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, low temperatures will fall to 
  between 28 and 32 degrees. The coldest temperatures will occur in 
  low lying areas. Parts of the Albuquerque metro area from near the 
  Sunport to the northeast heights may hover above freezing tonight. 
  West winds will taper off through the evening however, gusts up to 
  40 mph will remain possible through 8 pm.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel 
  County, Guadalupe County, and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212>214-234>238-130100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Quay County-Curry
County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

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

West winds will taper off through the evening however, gusts up to 
40 mph will remain possible through 8 pm.

$$

NMZ201-209-218-130415-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-San Francisco River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
546 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures will fall to between 26 and 29 degrees.

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area, Northwest Plateau and San Francisco 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guyer
407 
WWUS75 KABQ 130307
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
907 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NMZ201-209-218-222>224-228-229-241-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-San Francisco River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Far
Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
907 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures will fall to between 26 and 29 degrees.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-220-225-230>233-239-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern
Lincoln County-
907 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures will fall to between 28 and 32 degrees. 
  The coldest temperatures will occur in low lying areas. Valley 
  areas of the Albuquerque metro are most likely to see freezing low 
  temperatures.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Union 
  County, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe 
  County, and Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
095 
WWUS75 KABQ 130857
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
257 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NMZ201-131500-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Northwest Plateau-
257 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

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

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

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

NMZ209-218-222>224-228-229-241-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
San Francisco River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
257 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands and San Francisco 
  River 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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-220-225-230>233-239-131500-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern
Lincoln County-
257 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Union 
  County, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe 
  County, and Eastern Lincoln County.

* 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.

&&

$$

24

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 12, 10:23 AM MDTHard Freeze WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Colfax, Lincoln, McKinley, Mora and 7 more23 hr

Nearby

Freeze Warnings in New Mexico, 2021Every freeze warning in 2021

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.