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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Albuquerque, NM

January 28, 202110 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind watch at Jan 28, 2021, 3:12 PM MST for 10 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 28, 2021, 3:12 PM MST (22:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 29, 2021, 2:27 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Chaves County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Quay County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:18 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 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 189 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 2021-01-28Temperature 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 2021-01-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 166 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
2665 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

255 
WWUS75 KABQ 282212
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
312 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

NMZ223-226-233-239-240-291200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0002.210130T0700Z-210131T0000Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
312 PM MST Thu Jan 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Eastern Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, including U.S. Highway 285 and Interstate
  40. Blowing dust could impact visibility.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating
a high profile vehicle. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

31
2 follow-up statements
659 
WWUS75 KABQ 291008
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
308 AM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

NMZ234>237-292215-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0002.210130T0700Z-210130T2100Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
308 AM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County and De 
  Baca County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, including U.S. Highways 70 and 84 and 
  Interstate 40. Blowing dust could impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ223-226-233-239-240-292215-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.A.0002.210130T0700Z-210130T2100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
308 AM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Eastern Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles, including U.S. Highways 54 and 285 and 
  Interstate 40. Blowing dust could impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Use extra caution when driving, especially if
operating a high profile vehicle. Fasten loose objects or shelter
objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
396 
WWUS75 KABQ 292127
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

NMZ223-226-233>237-239-240-300600-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0002.210130T0700Z-210130T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0002.210130T0700Z-210130T2200Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
227 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph likely.
  Stronger wind gusts up to 70 mph cannot be ruled out across the
  northern Sacramento Mountains, including the Sierra Blanca area.
  Expect winds to be more west-northwest by Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe 
  County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca 
  County, Eastern Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be rather difficult 
  especially for high profile vehicles, including U.S. Highways 70
  and 84 and Interstate 40. Blowing dust could impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NMZ229-231-232-300600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0007.210130T0700Z-210130T2200Z/
Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
227 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  Expect winds to be more west-northwest by Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Northeast Highlands, Harding County and Eastern San 
  Miguel County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Hazardous crosswinds will impact parts of Interstate 25 near 
  the Las Vegas area. Isolated power outages are possible and 
  blowing dust could impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ221-222-224-225-300600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0007.210130T0700Z-210130T2200Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
227 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  Expect winds to be more west-northwest by Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, 
  Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Hazardous crosswinds will impact portions of Route 41 near
  Moriarty and Estancia as well as Route 55 near Mountainair.
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ238-300600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0007.210130T0700Z-210130T2200Z/
Chaves County Plains-
227 PM MST Fri Jan 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  Expect winds to be more west-northwest by Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Hazardous crosswinds will impact parts of U.S. Highway 285,
  including the area near Roswell. Isolated power outages are
  possible, and blowing dust could impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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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.