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High Wind Warning 20, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Dec 27, 2021, 11:42 AM MST for Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 9 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
- Dec 27, 2021, 11:42 AM MST (18:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 28, 2021, 2:17 AM MST
- In force
- 9 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 18:47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 5:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 S Fort Stanton, NM | AWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT. |
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, 6.7 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
- 2278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 115 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 186 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 156 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
117 WWUS75 KABQ 271842 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1142 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ226-240-280245- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0015.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0020.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 1142 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, 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. && $$ 12
4 follow-up statements
208 WWUS75 KABQ 272223 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 323 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ226-240-280600- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0020.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 323 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ215-223-229-239-280600- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.211228T0300Z-211228T2300Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County- 323 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM MST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ 12
899 WWUS75 KABQ 272351 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 451 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ226-240-281200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0020.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 451 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds will impact northwest to southeast oriented roads like Highway 380 through Capitan and Lincoln, especially tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ215-223-229-239-281200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.211228T0300Z-211228T2300Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County- 451 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on north to south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
564 WWUS75 KABQ 280311 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 NMZ226-240-281200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds will impact northwest to southeast oriented roads like Highway 380 through Capitan and Lincoln, especially tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ212-221-227-228-281200- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands- 811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Far Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ215-223-229-239-281200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County- 811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
996 WWUS75 KABQ 280917 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 217 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 NMZ226-240-281900- /O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 217 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ212-215-221-223-227>229-239-281900- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood- Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County- 217 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on north to south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Guyer
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:37 AM MST | Winter Storm Watch | ABQ | Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 4 more | 11 hr |
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 7 hr |
| Dec 27, 5:00 AM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 12 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:06 PM MST | Winter Storm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan and 3 more | 44 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:06 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan and 1 more | 44 hr |
| Dec 27, 3:23 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, Sandoval and 5 more | 25 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.