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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 14, 202124 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 12:40 PM MST for 24 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 18 hr. 60 reports 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
Dec 14, 2021, 12:40 PM MST (19:40 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
All 24 counties

Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay 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, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 15, 2:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Wnw Gallup, NMKGUP ASOS.
Dec 15, 3:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 N Red Hill, NM
Dec 15, 3:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 W Farmington, NMKFMN ASOS.
Dec 15, 3:50 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 40Magdalena, NM
Dec 15, 3:54 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 462 W Farmington, NMKFMN ASOS.
Dec 15, 3:54 AM MSTTSTM WND GST 662 W Farmington, NMKFMN ASOS.
Dec 15, 3:57 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ne Gallup, NMALUMINUM BUILDING ON TRAILER BLOWN INTO POWER POLE.
Dec 15, 4:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ssw Fort Stanton, NMKSRR AWOS.
Dec 15, 4:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6312 N Navajo Dam, NMALBINO CANYON RAWS.
Dec 15, 5:07 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6912 Ssw El Vado, NMDEADMAN PEAK RAWS.
Dec 15, 5:15 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 472 Ssw Fort Stanton, NMKSRR AWOS.
Dec 15, 5:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Ssw Fort Stanton, NMKSRR AWOS.
Dec 15, 5:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 E Tijeras, NMRANCHO VERDE.
Dec 15, 5:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6116 Sse El Morro, NMEL MALPAIS LAVA FLOW RAWS.
Dec 15, 5:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 8510 Sse Magdalena, NMELEVATION 10634.
Dec 15, 5:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6612 S Monero, NMSTONE LAKE RAWS.
Dec 15, 5:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5910 S Bingham, NMWHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE - NORTH OSCURA PEAK.
Dec 15, 5:44 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 459 Ese Mesita, NM
Dec 15, 5:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 Ese Mesita, NM
Dec 15, 5:47 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 S Arroyo Hondo, NMKSKX AWOS.
Dec 15, 5:47 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 Ne Las Vegas, NMKLVS ASOS.
Dec 15, 5:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Sse Clines Corners, NMKCQC ASOS.
Dec 15, 5:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 446 Ne Las Vegas, NMKLVS ASOS.
Dec 15, 6:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGJemez Springs, NMHIGHWAY 4 CLOSED IN SANDOVAL COUNTY DUE TO FALLEN TREES AROUND JEMEZ SPRINGS AND VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE. A COUPLE PEOPLE WERE TRANSPORTED TO UNM HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES.
Dec 15, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 28 Ssw San Miguel, NMSAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL.
Dec 15, 6:11 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG3 Nne La Cienega, NMWIND DAMAGE TO PARKED AIRCRAFT AT SANTA FE AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 6:11 AM MSTTSTM WND GST 703 Nne La Cienega, NMKTCC ASOS.... KSAF ASOS.... KSAF ASOS.
Dec 15, 6:11 AM MSTTSTM WND GST 703 Nne La Cienega, NM
Dec 15, 6:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 81Los Cerrillos, NM
Dec 15, 6:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG7 N Isleta Pueblo, NMDOWNED TREES ON HOMES IN THE ALBUQUERQUE SOUTH VALLEY. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
Dec 15, 6:15 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 545 S Arroyo Hondo, NMKSKX AWOS.
Dec 15, 6:15 AM MSTTSTM WND DMGTaos, NMRADIO TOWER DOWNED... TAKING OUT POWER LINES FOR THE NORTHERN HALF OF TOWN. MOBILE HOME BLOWN OFF FOUNDATION ALONG WITH ANOTHER ONE BURNED DOWN. SEVERAL ROOFS BLOWN OFF HOMES AND BUSINESSES. SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE AREA... BLOCKING ROADS AND ON TOP OF HOMES.
Dec 15, 6:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nnw Angel Fire, NMKAXX AWOS.
Dec 15, 6:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 774 N Agua Fria, NMELEVATION 8505.
Dec 15, 6:25 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG1 Ene Santa Fe, NMTREE DAMAGE AT ROUNDHOUSE.
Dec 15, 6:30 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG1 Ene Santa Fe, NMLARGE EVERGREEN TREE TOPPLED OUTSIDE OF ST FRANCIS CATHEDRAL.
Dec 15, 6:31 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Wnw Glorieta, NM
Dec 15, 6:35 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 532 Nnw Angel Fire, NMKAXX AWOS.
Dec 15, 6:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Nnw Angel Fire, NMKAXX AWOS.
Dec 15, 6:36 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 486 Ne Las Vegas, NMKLVS ASOS.
Dec 15, 6:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 716 Ne Las Vegas, NMKLVS ASOS.
Dec 15, 6:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ssw Los Alamos, NM
Dec 15, 6:55 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 403 Ese Moriarty, NMK0E0 AWOS.
Dec 15, 6:55 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 671 Se Los Alamos, NMKLAM AWOS.
Dec 15, 6:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Se Los Alamos, NMKLAM AWOS.
Dec 15, 7:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGSan Ildefonso Pueblo, NMTRANSMISSION POLE SNAPPED IN TWO PLACES AT THE RIO GRANDE CROSSING RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGE.
Dec 15, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 11 Wnw Navajo Dam, NM
Dec 15, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 28 Ssw Red River, NMTAOS SKI AREA.
Dec 15, 7:15 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 Se Los Alamos, NMKLAM AWOS.
Dec 15, 7:15 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 545 S Arroyo Hondo, NMKSKX AWOS.
Dec 15, 7:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ese Santa Rosa, NMKSXU AWOS.
Dec 15, 7:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 S Arroyo Hondo, NMKSKX AWOS.
Dec 15, 7:31 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 Sse Clines Corners, NMKCQC ASOS.
Dec 15, 7:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Stanley, NM
Dec 15, 7:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Raton Crews Airport, NMKRTN ASOS.
Dec 15, 8:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1038 Ssw Red River, NMKACHINA PEAK AT TAOS SKI AREA.
Dec 15, 8:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 664 Wsw Mills, NMMILLS CANYON RAWS.
Dec 15, 8:25 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 E Sedillo, NM
Dec 15, 8:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 E Sedillo, NM
Dec 15, 8:30 AM MSTSNOW 27 Ese Chupadero, NMSKI SANTA FE.

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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 79 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 2021-12-14Temperature 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 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 109 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2258 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
109 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

099 
WWUS75 KABQ 141940
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

NMZ202-206-208-211-150500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0012.211215T0300Z-211215T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-Jemez
Mountains-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mountains and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST 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 along Interstate 40 and U.S. 
  Highway 60.

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>216-221-223-224-226-150500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0012.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, and 
  South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages as well as property damage are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  along Interstates 40 and 25 and U.S. Highway 285.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ227>234-239-240-150500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0012.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Eastern Lincoln
County-Southwest Chaves County-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, 
  Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding 
  County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast 
  Highlands, Union County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages and property damage are expected. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along 
  Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 84.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ205-241-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/
West Central Plateau-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, and West Central 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST 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 along Interstate 40 and U.S. 
  Highway 60.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ222-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Estancia Valley-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST 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 along Interstate 40.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ235-237-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Curry County-De Baca County-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Curry County and De Baca County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages and property damage 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands, Northwest 
  Plateau, San Francisco River Valley and West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways along U.S. Highway 550.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ217>220-225-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will likely occur late morning to 
  midday.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande 
  Valley, and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways along Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ236-238-150500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-
1240 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roosevelt County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways along U.S. Highway 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
095 
WWUS75 KABQ 150446
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

NMZ202-205-206-208-211-241-151215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mountains, West Central Plateau, Jemez Mountains, 
  and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST 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 along Interstate 40 and U.S. 
  Highway 60.

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>216-221>224-226-151215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South 
  Central Highlands, and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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 along Interstates 40 and 25 
  and U.S. Highway 285.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ227>235-237-239-240-151215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-De
Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and 
  southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages and property damage are expected. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along 
  Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 84.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-151215-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T0600Z-211215T1800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands, Northwest 
  Plateau, San Francisco River Valley and West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways along U.S. Highway 550.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ217>220-225-151215-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T0600Z-211216T0000Z/
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande 
  Valley, and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways along Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ236-238-151215-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-
946 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Roosevelt County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways along U.S. Highway 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

15
988 
WWUS75 KABQ 150929
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

NMZ202-205-206-208-211-241-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Western Mountains, West Central Plateau, Jemez Mountains, 
  and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on area roads including 
  Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 60.

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>216-221>224-226-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South 
  Central Highlands, and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on area roads including 
  Interstates 40 and 25 and U.S. Highway 285.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ227>235-237-239-240-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-De
Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and 
  southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages and property damage are possible. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on area 
  roads including Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 84. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands, Northwest 
  Plateau, San Francisco River Valley and West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways including U.S. Highway 550.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ217>220-225-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will likely occur late morning to 
  midday.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande 
  Valley, and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways including Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ236-238-151800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-
229 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roosevelt County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways including U.S. Highway 285. Blowing dust may restrict 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
604 
WWUS75 KABQ 151803
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

NMZ202-205-206-208-211-241-151915-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Although a few strong gusts may persist, winds will continue to 
decrease through the afternoon, therefore the High Wind Warning will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-151915-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211215T1800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Although a few strong gusts may persist, winds will continue to 
decrease through the afternoon, therefore the High Wind Warning will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ212>216-221>224-226-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South 
  Central Highlands, and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ227>235-237-239-240-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-De
Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and 
  southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ217>220-225-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande 
  Valley, and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ236-238-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-
1103 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Roosevelt County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

Shoemake
390 
WWUS75 KABQ 152107
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
207 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

NMZ217>220-225-152215-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley
including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-
207 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind 
Advisory has been cancelled. A few breezes may persist through the 
late afternoon, but any additional gusts should generally stay at or 
below 25 mph.

$$

NMZ212>216-221>224-226-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
207 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South 
  Central Highlands, and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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...

Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially 
for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying 
travel.

&&

$$

NMZ227>235-237-239-240-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-De
Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
207 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and 
  southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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...

Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially 
for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying 
travel.

&&

$$

NMZ236-238-160000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-
207 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Roosevelt County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

Shoemake
448 
WWUS75 KABQ 152347
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
447 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

NMZ212>216-221>224-226>235-237-239-240-160100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San
Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-De Baca
County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
447 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Although a few gusts may persist, winds will continue to decrease 
through the evening, therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed 
to expire.

$$

NMZ236-238-160100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-
447 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue to decrease through the evening, therefore the 
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

44

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 2:02 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchABQRio Arriba, Taos11 hr
Dec 14, 2:26 AM MSTRed Flag WarningABQHarding, San Miguel, Union39 hr
Dec 14, 12:40 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Lincoln, McKinley and 9 more28 hr
Dec 14, 1:16 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningABQRio Arriba, Taos22 hr

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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.