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High Wind Watch 13, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 22, 202123 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind watch at Dec 22, 2021, 1:13 AM MST for 23 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 23, 2021, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2021, 1:13 AM MST (08:13 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 23, 2021, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 23, 2021, 4:10 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
All 23 counties

Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, Roosevelt 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), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 97 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-22Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 3 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
3631 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

753 
WWUS75 KABQ 220813
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
113 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

NMZ214-215-223-224-226-229-221900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0100Z-211225T1300Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central
Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
113 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central 
  Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

CHJ
5 follow-up statements
610 
WWUS75 KABQ 221801
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1101 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

NMZ208-231>234-237-239-240-222315-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T1500Z-211225T0100Z/
Southwest Mountains-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-Southwest Chaves County-
1101 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, 
  Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, Harding County, Southwest 
  Chaves County and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ214-222315-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0100Z-211225T0100Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1101 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West and southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 to 
  75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-224-226-229-222315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0100Z-211225T1300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
1101 AM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West and southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up of 65 
  to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central 
  Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Guyer
322 
WWUS75 KABQ 222121
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
221 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

NMZ214-231100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0100Z-211225T0100Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
221 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West and southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 to 
  75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-224-226-229-231100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0100Z-211225T1300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
221 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West and southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up of 65 
  to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central 
  Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ208-231>234-237-239-240-231100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T1500Z-211225T0100Z/
Southwest Mountains-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-Southwest Chaves County-
221 PM MST Wed Dec 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, 
  Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, Harding County, Southwest 
  Chaves County and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Guyer
982 
WWUS75 KABQ 231037
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

NMZ202-221-227-228-231900-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Chuska 
  Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and 
  Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ213-231900-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ230-235-236-231900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T1500Z-211225T0100Z/
Union County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Curry County, Roosevelt County and Union County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ208-231900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
Southwest Mountains-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ214-231900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T0100Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-224-226-229-231900-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South Central 
  Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ231>234-237-239-240-231900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T1500Z-211225T0100Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay
County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-
337 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, 
  Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, Harding County and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

24
392 
WWUS75 KABQ 231754
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1054 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

NMZ202-208-215-221-223-224-226>229-240000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central
Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson
and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
1054 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Chuska 
  Mountains, Southwest Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, South 
  Central Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton 
  Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ213-214-240000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
1054 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ230>237-239-240-240000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T1500Z-211225T0100Z/
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe
County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1054 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Curry County, De Baca County, 
  Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San 
  Miguel County, Harding County, Union County and Southwest Chaves 
  County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

12
866 
WWUS75 KABQ 232310
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

NMZ202-240015-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
Chuska Mountains-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

$$

NMZ213-214-240015-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

$$

NMZ208-215-221-223-224-227-240600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.211224T0300Z-211225T0600Z/
Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Southwest 
  Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central 
  Highlands, South Central Highlands, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-228-229-240600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T0600Z-211225T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.211224T1200Z-211225T0500Z/
South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands and 
  Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ230>237-239-240-240600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0013.211224T1500Z-211225T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.211224T1200Z-211225T0500Z/
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe
County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Curry County, De Baca County, 
  Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San 
  Miguel County, Harding County, Union County and Southwest Chaves 
  County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ238-240600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.211224T1200Z-211225T0500Z/
Chaves County Plains-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-222-225-240600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0056.211224T1200Z-211225T0300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-Upper
Tularosa Valley-
410 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley and Glorieta Mesa 
  Including Glorieta Pass.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 22, 2:19 PM MSTWinter Storm WatchABQColfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel and 2 more25 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.