Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 14, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Oct 26, 2021, 1:31 AM MDT for 5 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 8 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
- Oct 26, 2021, 1:31 AM MDT (07:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 153 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 12:51 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 6 Ne Las Vegas, NM | KLVS ASOS. |
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 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 130 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
- 3171 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
572 WWUS75 KABQ 260731 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 131 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ223-226-229-239-240-261800- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0009.211026T1600Z-211027T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.211026T1800Z-211027T0200Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 131 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Northeast Highlands and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From Noon today to 8 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. && $$ NMZ224-261800- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0009.211026T1600Z-211027T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T0000Z/ South Central Highlands- 131 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Highlands. * WHEN...From Noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ206>208-219-225-261800- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T0000Z/ West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- Upper Tularosa Valley- 131 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From Noon today to 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. && $$ NMZ212>215-218-221-222-227-228-231>238-261800- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T0200Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 131 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico * WHEN...From Noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ230-261800- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T1200Z/ Union County- 131 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...From Noon today to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ 15
3 follow-up statements
630 WWUS75 KABQ 261737 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1137 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ223-226-229-239-240-270000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.211026T1800Z-211027T0200Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 1137 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts between 60 and 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Northeast Highlands and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ206>208-219-224-225-270000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T0000Z/ West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- 1137 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * 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 north to south oriented roadways, including Interstate 25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ212>215-218-221-222-227-228-231>238-270000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T0200Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 1137 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. This includes most areas along and east of the Central Mountain Chain. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ230-270000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.211026T1800Z-211027T1200Z/ Union County- 1137 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds will change around to the north around midnight. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ 34
946 WWUS75 KABQ 262338 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 538 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ206>208-219-224-225-270045- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211027T0000Z/ West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- 538 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds have fallen below advisory criteria and will continue to decrease through the evening. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ NMZ223-226-229-239-240-270200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 538 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Northeast Highlands and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ NMZ230-270745- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211027T2200Z/ Union County- 538 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds, becoming northerly around midnight, at speeds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ212>215-218-221-222-227-228-231>238-270200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 538 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. This includes most areas along and east of the Central Mountain Chain. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ 34
678 WWUS75 KABQ 270139 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 739 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ223-226-229-239-240-270245- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 739 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The strongest winds have begun to taper off across the region therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. However, localized wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are still possible overnight, especially along higher peaks, ridges, and east-facing slopes along the central mountain chain. $$ NMZ212>215-218-221-222-227-228-231>238-270245- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211027T0200Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 739 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The strongest winds have begun to taper off across the region therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. However, localized wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are still possible overnight, especially along higher peaks, ridges, and east-facing slopes along the central mountain chain. $$ NMZ230-271000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-211027T2200Z/ Union County- 739 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Winds will become northerly around midnight as a strong cold front moves into the area. North winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected through early Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...Union County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Guyer
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1:31 AM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry and 17 more | 39 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.