Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 8, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind watch at Oct 11, 2021, 1:57 AM MDT for 5 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Oct 12, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2021, 1:57 AM MDT (07:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 12, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 11, 2021, 2:02 PM MDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Catron County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:58 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 94 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
- 2974 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 142 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
971 WWUS75 KABQ 110757 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ216-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NMZ208-111600- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 157 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ CHJ
3 follow-up statements
083 WWUS75 KABQ 110801 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ216-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111500- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NMZ224-226-111515- /O.EXB.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ208-111515- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 201 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ CHJ
962 WWUS75 KABQ 111445 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ216-111545- /O.EXP.KABQ.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm this morning. $$ NMZ201-217-218-222-228-229-241-111545- /O.EXP.KABQ.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211011T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm this morning. $$ NMZ208-120000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ224-226-120000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 845 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ 15
657 WWUS75 KABQ 112002 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 202 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 NMZ208-120615- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.211012T0600Z-211012T1800Z/ Southwest Mountains- 202 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to Noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ224-226-120615- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 202 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Highlands and South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ215-221-223-225-227>230-240-120615- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0013.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Southwest Chaves County- 202 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Union County, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ212>214-220-222-231>239-241-120615- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.211012T1200Z-211013T0000Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 202 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT 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. && $$ 15
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2:02 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora and 7 more | 28 hr |
| Oct 11, 2:02 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry and 17 more | 28 hr |
| Oct 11, 2:05 PM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Rio Arriba, Taos | 28 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.