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High Wind Warning 19, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 25, 202120 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Dec 25, 2021, 2:08 PM MST for 20 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 26, 2021, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 20 hr. 39 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 25, 2021, 2:08 PM MST (21:08 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2021, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 26, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln 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), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:12 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 26, 4:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 672 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT.
Dec 26, 7:55 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 532 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT.
Dec 26, 9:15 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 511 Ne Corona, NMMESONET STATION UP308 1.2 NE CORONA (UPR).
Dec 26, 9:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 616 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS.
Dec 26, 9:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 822 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT.
Dec 26, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ne Dunken, NMMESONET STATION DUNN5 2 NE DUNKEN (DUNKEN).
Dec 26, 10:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 41Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Dec 26, 10:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 441 Ne Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS.
Dec 26, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ne Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS.
Dec 26, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Dec 26, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ne Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS.
Dec 26, 10:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 E Clayton, NMASOS STATION KCAO CLAYTON.
Dec 26, 11:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Ojo Feliz, NM
Dec 26, 11:25 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 434 Ne Vaughn, NMMESONET STATION UP426 3.9 E VAUGHN (UPR).
Dec 26, 11:35 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 622 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT. SUSTAINED WINDS CONSISTENTLY ABOVE 40KT BETWEEN 1415Z AND 2015Z.
Dec 26, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 832 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT.
Dec 26, 11:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 451 Sse Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS.
Dec 26, 11:54 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 509 Ene Tucumcari, NMMESONET STATION UP364 8.8 NE TUCUMCARI (UPR).
Dec 26, 11:57 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 457 Sw Duran, NMMESONET STATION UP303 6.9 SW DURAN (UPR).
Dec 26, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6015 Ese Corona, NMLOST POWER.
Dec 26, 12:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Ene Clayton, NMMESONET STATION NMC23 CLAYTON LRC.
Dec 26, 12:30 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 415 Ene Clayton, NMMESONET STATION NMC23 CLAYTON LRC.
Dec 26, 12:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 E Tucumcari, NMASOS STATION KTCC TUCUMCARI.
Dec 26, 12:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS.
Dec 26, 12:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Ne Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS.
Dec 26, 12:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Sse Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC 1 SSE CLINES CORNERS.
Dec 26, 12:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 E Clayton, NMASOS STATION KCAO CLAYTON.
Dec 26, 1:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 696 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS.
Dec 26, 1:27 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6010 Sse Magdalena, NM
Dec 26, 1:44 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7710 Sse Magdalena, NM
Dec 26, 2:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sse South San Ysidro, NMFOUR INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS BROKEN AND LAYING ON THE ROADS. WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED AROUND 60 MPH.
Dec 26, 2:03 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 E Tucumcari, NMASOS STATION KTCC TUCUMCARI.
Dec 26, 2:19 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Ene Tucumcari, NMMESONET STATION UP364 8.8 NE TUCUMCARI (UPR).
Dec 26, 2:19 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 E Clayton, NMASOS STATION KCAO CLAYTON.
Dec 26, 2:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Se Sandia Park, NM
Dec 26, 2:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Ssw Capulin, NM
Dec 26, 2:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 716 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION (KLVS).
Dec 26, 3:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 608 E Mosquero, NMNO DAMAGE.
Dec 26, 4:00 PM MSTSNOW 1Chama, NM

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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 77 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 2021-12-25Temperature 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 2021-12-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1177 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
88 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
157 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

081 
WWUS75 KABQ 252108
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
208 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

NMZ212>215-221-223-226-227-239-240-260500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0014.211226T0700Z-211227T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0019.211226T0700Z-211227T0300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
208 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* 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, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Eastern Lincoln County, and Southwest Chaves 
  County.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ228>234-260500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0014.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0019.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
208 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands and 
  Union County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ216-222-235>237-260500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-De Baca County-
208 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt 
  County and Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
125 
WWUS75 KABQ 260251
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
751 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

NMZ202-208-261215-
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0019.211226T0700Z-211227T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
751 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chuska Mountains and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, 
  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>215-221-223-226-227-239-240-261215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.211226T0700Z-211227T0300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
751 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM 
MST SUNDAY...

* 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, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Eastern Lincoln County, and Southwest Chaves 
  County.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NMZ228>234-261215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
751 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands and 
  Union County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-238-261215-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
South Central Highlands-Chaves County Plains-
751 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ216-222-235>237-261215-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-De Baca County-
751 PM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt 
  County and Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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371 
WWUS75 KABQ 261118
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
418 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

NMZ202-208-212>215-221-223-226-227-239-240-261830-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
418 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts up to 60 
  to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility 
  in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Strong crosswinds can be 
  expected on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 
  84 and 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.

&&

$$

NMZ228>234-261830-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
418 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 
PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands and 
  Union County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST 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. Damaging winds could blow 
  down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Areas of blowing dust will be possible in 
  the eastern plains. Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84 and 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.

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

&&

$$

NMZ204>207-211-218-225-261830-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.211226T1700Z-211226T2300Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Upper
Tularosa Valley-
418 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, Jemez Mountains, Northwest 
  Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, West Central Highlands, West 
  Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84, 285 and 
  550.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ216-222-224-235>238-261830-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.211226T1600Z-211227T0300Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
418 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Curry County, De 
  Baca County, Roosevelt County, Upper Rio Grande Valley and Chaves 
  County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84 and 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Shoemake
678 
WWUS75 KABQ 261924
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1224 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

NMZ202-208-212>215-221-223-226-227-239-240-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1224 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts up to 60 
  to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility 
  in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Strong crosswinds can be 
  expected on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 
  84 and 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.

&&

$$

NMZ228>234-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
1224 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands and 
  Union County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Areas of blowing dust will be possible in 
  the eastern plains. Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84 and 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.

&&

$$

NMZ204>207-211-218-225-262300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211226T2300Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Upper
Tularosa Valley-
1224 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, Jemez Mountains, Northwest 
  Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, West Central Highlands, West 
  Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84, 285 and 
  550.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ216-222-224-235>238-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1224 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Curry County, De 
  Baca County, Roosevelt County, Upper Rio Grande Valley and Chaves 
  County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84 and 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

11
773 
WWUS75 KABQ 262247
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
347 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

NMZ204>207-211-218-225-270000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211226T2300Z/
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Jemez Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-Upper
Tularosa Valley-
347 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

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

$$

NMZ202-208-212>215-221-223-226-227-239-240-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
347 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility 
  in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Strong crosswinds can be 
  expected on northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 
  84 and 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.

&&

$$

NMZ228>234-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
347 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Northeast Highlands and 
  Union County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Areas of blowing dust will be possible in 
  the eastern plains. Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84 and 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.

&&

$$

NMZ216-222-224-235>238-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
347 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Curry County, De 
  Baca County, Roosevelt County, Upper Rio Grande Valley and Chaves 
  County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads, including U.S. 84 and 285.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

11
800 
WWUS75 KABQ 270233
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
733 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

NMZ202-208-212>215-221-223-226>234-239-240-270345-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including
Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-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-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
733 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Although a few gusts near 40 mph may persist, winds will continue to 
decrease through the evening, therefore the High Wind Warning will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ216-222-224-235>238-270345-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211227T0300Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
733 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 3:07 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQBernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Lincoln and 10 more11 hr
Dec 25, 2:02 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQRio Arriba, Taos23 hr
Dec 25, 2:08 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Curry, De Baca and 12 more30 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.