Alert archive / New Mexico / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 242, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 5, 2021, 12:24 AM MDT for 4 counties in New Mexico. It was in force for 66 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 5, 2021, 12:24 AM MDT (06:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 5, 2021, 1:30 AM MDT
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 70.0 mph
Counties Chaves County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:29 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
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 232 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
- 2304 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1243 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.2
- Supercell composite
- 7.9
The text
As transmitted.
514
WUUS55 KABQ 050624
SVRABQ
NMC005-009-011-041-050730-
/O.NEW.KABQ.SV.W.0242.210705T0624Z-210705T0730Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1224 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Roosevelt County in east central New Mexico...
Southeastern De Baca County in east central New Mexico...
Northeastern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
Southern Curry County in east central New Mexico...
* Until 130 AM MDT.
* At 1223 AM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 19 miles south of Fort Sumner to 9 miles north of
Elida to near West Camp, moving south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Portales, Farwell, Elida, Dora, Floyd, Causey, Milnesand, Elkins,
Arch and Oasis State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across southern Curry and northern Roosevelt Counties.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
minor flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3357 10306 3357 10372 3349 10372 3364 10437
3437 10425 3433 10366 3438 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0623Z 355DEG 30KT 3420 10426 3409 10366 3427 10305
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...70MPH
$$
DPorter3 follow-up statements
895
WWUS55 KABQ 050647
SVSABQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1247 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
NMC009-050655-
/O.CAN.KABQ.SV.W.0242.000000T0000Z-210705T0730Z/
Curry-
1247 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CURRY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms that prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for Curry County
only. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are still likely through 115 AM MDT.
LAT...LON 3357 10306 3357 10372 3349 10372 3364 10437
3423 10427 3415 10365 3429 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 357DEG 33KT 3398 10426 3387 10366 3405 10306
$$
NMC005-011-041-050730-
/O.CON.KABQ.SV.W.0242.000000T0000Z-210705T0730Z/
Roosevelt-De Baca-Chaves-
1247 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM MDT
FOR ROOSEVELT...SOUTHEASTERN DE BACA AND NORTHEASTERN CHAVES
COUNTIES...
At 1245 AM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 23 miles northwest of Elkins to near Elida to 6 miles
southeast of Arch, moving south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 to 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Portales, Elida, Dora, Causey, Milnesand, Kenna, Elkins, Lingo, Arch
and Pep.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Roosevelt County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
minor flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3357 10306 3357 10372 3349 10372 3364 10437
3423 10427 3415 10365 3429 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 357DEG 33KT 3398 10426 3387 10366 3405 10306
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
DPorter543
WWUS55 KABQ 050713
SVSABQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
113 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
NMC011-050722-
/O.CAN.KABQ.SV.W.0242.000000T0000Z-210705T0730Z/
De Baca-
113 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DE BACA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms that prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for De Baca County
only. However, gusty winds up to 40 mph, small hail and heavy rains
are expected through 200 AM MDT.
LAT...LON 3357 10306 3357 10372 3349 10372 3364 10437
3399 10431 3400 10365 3415 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0712Z 355DEG 30KT 3380 10424 3369 10364 3387 10304
$$
NMC005-041-050730-
/O.CON.KABQ.SV.W.0242.000000T0000Z-210705T0730Z/
Roosevelt-Chaves-
113 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM MDT
FOR SOUTHERN ROOSEVELT AND NORTHEASTERN CHAVES COUNTIES...
At 112 AM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 12 miles northwest of Elkins to 12 miles southeast of
Kenna to near Causey, moving south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Elida, Dora, Causey, Milnesand, Kenna, Elkins, Lingo, Arch, Pep and
Rogers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
minor flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3357 10306 3357 10372 3349 10372 3364 10437
3399 10431 3400 10365 3415 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0712Z 355DEG 30KT 3380 10424 3369 10364 3387 10304
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
DPorter694
WWUS55 KABQ 050730
SVSABQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
130 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
NMC005-041-050739-
/O.EXP.KABQ.SV.W.0242.000000T0000Z-210705T0730Z/
Roosevelt-Chaves-
130 AM MDT Mon Jul 5 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN ROOSEVELT AND
NORTHEASTERN CHAVES COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 130 AM MDT...
The storms that prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small to
medium sized hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still likely with
these thunderstorms.
LAT...LON 3357 10306 3357 10372 3349 10372 3364 10437
3399 10431 3400 10365 3415 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0729Z 355DEG 30KT 3368 10423 3358 10363 3376 10303
$$
DPorterThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 6:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 33 min |
| Jul 4, 6:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | De Baca, Guadalupe | 45 min |
| Jul 4, 6:45 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | De Baca, Guadalupe | 3 hr |
| Jul 4, 6:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 28 min |
| Jul 4, 6:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Quay | 65 min |
| Jul 4, 7:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 32 min |
| Jul 4, 7:40 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln, Socorro | 3 hr |
| Jul 4, 7:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 30 min |
| Jul 4, 7:44 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Union | 3 hr |
| Jul 4, 7:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Quay, Roosevelt | 61 min |
| Jul 4, 8:25 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry, Quay | 3 hr |
| Jul 4, 8:31 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 29 min |
| Jul 4, 8:35 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Quay, San Miguel | 55 min |
| Jul 4, 8:51 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 54 min |
| Jul 4, 8:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 31 min |
| Jul 4, 9:17 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry | 118 min |
| Jul 4, 9:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Roosevelt | 25 min |
| Jul 4, 9:31 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry, Guadalupe, Quay | 119 min |
| Jul 4, 10:09 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 36 min |
| Jul 4, 10:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 31 min |
| Jul 4, 10:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Guadalupe, Quay, San Miguel | 52 min |
| Jul 4, 10:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 26 min |
| Jul 4, 10:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt | 38 min |
| Jul 4, 11:26 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Roosevelt | 94 min |
| Jul 4, 11:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 60 min |
| Jul 5, 12:09 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry, Quay | 81 min |
| Jul 5, 12:34 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry | 86 min |
| Jul 5, 1:08 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, De Baca | 112 min |
| Jul 5, 1:20 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Roosevelt | 85 min |
| Jul 5, 1:29 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 46 min | |
| Jul 5, 1:53 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 112 min |
| Jul 5, 2:11 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 49 min |
| Jul 5, 2:33 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 117 min |
| Jul 5, 1:41 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Taos | 34 min |
| Jul 5, 2:32 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval | 2 hr |
| Jul 5, 2:50 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax, Mora, Taos | 115 min |
| Jul 5, 3:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Taos | 26 min |
| Jul 5, 4:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Los Alamos | 34 min |
| Jul 5, 4:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Mora | 26 min |
| Jul 5, 4:27 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Rio Arriba, Sandoval | 2 hr |
| Jul 5, 4:29 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos | 2 hr |
| Jul 5, 5:08 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Los Alamos | 37 min |
| Jul 5, 5:52 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Torrance | 2 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.