Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 10, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Apr 26, 2021, 2:54 PM MDT for Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2021, 2:54 PM MDT (20:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 8:43 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 18 Nne Encinoso, NM | CSBF TRANSWESTERN PUMP. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 224 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4023 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
228 WWUS75 KABQ 262054 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 254 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 NMZ226-239-240-270300- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0007.210427T0300Z-210427T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.210427T0300Z-210427T1500Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 254 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. 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... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ202-205-208-223>225-228-229-232>234-237-238-270300- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Southwest Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 254 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 31
3 follow-up statements
414 WWUS75 KABQ 270326 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 926 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 NMZ226-239-240-271130- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210427T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 926 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ202-205-208-223>225-228-229-232>234-237-238-270430- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Southwest Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 926 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to decrease through late evening, therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ 33
596 WWUS75 KABQ 270844 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 244 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 NMZ226-239-271500- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.210427T1500Z-210428T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210427T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County- 244 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ240-271500- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210427T1500Z/ Southwest Chaves County- 244 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect strong crosswinds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ223-224-227>234-271500- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.210427T1500Z-210428T0000Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County- 244 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands and Union County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Strong crosswinds are possible on northwest to southeast oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
199 WWUS75 KABQ 271438 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 838 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 NMZ226-239-280000- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210427T1500Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.210427T1500Z-210428T0000Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County- 838 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ240-271545- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210427T1500Z/ Southwest Chaves County- 838 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... Although a few gusts may persist, winds will continue to be below High Wind criteria, therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ NMZ223-224-227>234-280000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.210427T1500Z-210428T0000Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County- 838 AM MDT Tue Apr 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands and Union County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 31
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1:52 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 13 hr |
| Apr 26, 1:52 AM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe and 10 more | 19 hr |
| Apr 26, 2:17 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel, Union | 13 hr |
| Apr 26, 2:57 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel, Union | 29 hr |
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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.