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High Wind Watch 8, NWS Albuquerque, NM

October 11, 20215 counties in New Mexico

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.

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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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-10-11Temperature 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 2021-10-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 11, 2:02 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora and 7 more28 hr
Oct 11, 2:02 PM MDTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry and 17 more28 hr
Oct 11, 2:05 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQRio Arriba, Taos28 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.