Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Mar 15, 2021, 3:24 PM MDT for Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 16, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 8 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
- Mar 15, 2021, 3:24 PM MDT (21:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 4:39 AM MDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 10:15 AM MDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 2 Ssw Fort Stanton, NM | KSRR AWOS. |
| Mar 16, 2:36 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ne Dunken, NM | DUNKEN RAWS. |
| Mar 16, 2:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Ssw Fort Stanton, NM | KSRR AWOS. |
| Mar 16, 2:58 PM MDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 4 Sse Roswell, NM | KROW ASOS. |
| Mar 16, 3:06 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Sse Roswell, NM | KROW ASOS. |
| Mar 16, 3:29 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 4 Sse Roswell, NM | KROW ASOS. |
| Mar 16, 3:33 PM MDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 18 Nne Encinoso, NM | |
| Mar 16, 4:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Ssw Fort Stanton, NM | KSRR AWOS. |
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, 9.4 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
- 1487 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 133 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 167 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
263 WWUS75 KABQ 152124 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 324 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 NMZ226-240-160400- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.210316T1800Z-210317T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0006.210316T1500Z-210317T0300Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 324 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds will shift more westerly by late Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ224-225-235>239-160400- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.210316T1500Z-210317T0300Z/ South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Curry County- Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County- 324 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
6 follow-up statements
413 WWUS75 KABQ 160334 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 934 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 NMZ226-240-161030- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0006.210316T1500Z-210317T0300Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 934 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds will shift more westerly by late Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ224-225-235>239-161030- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.210316T1500Z-210317T0300Z/ South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Curry County- Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County- 934 PM MDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
488 WWUS75 KABQ 160936 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 336 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ238-239-161800- /O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.210316T1500Z-210317T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0006.210316T1500Z-210317T1200Z/ Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County- 336 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ226-240-161800- /O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0006.210316T1500Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County- 336 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds will shift more westerly by late this afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ224-225-235>237-161800- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.210316T1500Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Curry County- Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 336 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
568 WWUS75 KABQ 161608 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1008 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ226-238>240-170100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 1008 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds will shift more westerly by late this afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ208-220-222-223-241-170100- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 1008 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ224-225-235>237-170100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Curry County- Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 1008 AM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the morning and early afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
486 WWUS75 KABQ 162046 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ226-238>240-170600- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds will shift more westerly by late afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Mountains, Chaves and Eastern Lincoln Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong cross winds on northwest to southeast roads during the afternoon. As winds shift more westerly in the late afternoon, the strong cross winds will impact north to south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ228-229-170600- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph, turning northerly this evening. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Through 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing snow will create limited visibility and contribute to difficult driving conditions late evening and overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ208-220-222>225-235>237-241-170600- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 246 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming westerly late afternoon. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Lower Tularosa Valley and De Baca, Curry and Roosevelt Counties. * WHEN...Through 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
561 WWUS75 KABQ 170206 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 806 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 NMZ208-220-222>225-228-229-241-170315- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 806 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds across the Upper Gila region, South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley have gradually weakened and thus the Wind Advisory has been cancelled for these locales. Occasional gusty winds can be expected through the overnight. Meanwhile, a Winter Weather Advisory will replace the Wind Advisory for the Northeast and Central Highlands and Estancia Valley due to the combination of snow and strong gusty winds. $$ NMZ226-238>240-171100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 806 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West-northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, Chaves County Plains, Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect dangerous crosswinds on north-south oriented roads, including portions of U.S. Highway 285. Periods of reduced visibility due to blowing dust will persist through the evening hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NMZ235>237-171100- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 806 PM MDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Expect winds to shift to a north-northwest direction after midnight. In addition to the wind, light snow may impact portions of De Baca through Curry Counties. * WHERE...Curry County, Roosevelt County and De Baca County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. The combination of wind and snow may result in slippery road conditions as well as poor visibilities that reach one mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ DPorter/99
848 WWUS75 KABQ 171039 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 439 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 NMZ226-238>240-171145- /O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210317T1200Z/ South Central Mountains-Chaves County Plains- Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 439 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Strong winds have ended and weakened below warning thresholds and are expected to continue decreasing in strength through the morning. Therefore the high warning is cancelled. $$ NMZ235>237-171800- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210317T1800Z/ Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 439 AM MDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. In addition to the wind, light snow may impact portions of De Baca through Curry Counties. * WHERE...Curry County, Roosevelt County and De Baca County. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. The combination of wind and snow may result in slippery road conditions as well as poor visibilities that reach one mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 3:43 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 12 hr |
| Mar 15, 3:46 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | 11 hr | |
| Mar 15, 2:47 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | 28 hr | |
| Mar 15, 3:24 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca and 8 more | 42 hr |
| Mar 15, 4:26 PM MDT | Winter Storm Watch | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 22 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.