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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 281, NWS Albuquerque, NM

July 11, 2021Sandoval County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 11, 2021, 3:35 PM MDT for Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was in force for 40 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 11, 2021, 3:35 PM MDT (21:35 UTC)
Expired
Jul 11, 2021, 4:15 PM MDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

County Sandoval County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:38 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 11, 3:42 PM MDTHAIL 1Cuba, NM
Jul 11, 3:44 PM MDTHAIL 0.88Cuba, NM
Jul 11, 3:50 PM MDTHAIL 1Cuba, NM

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 11, 2:23 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 111 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 2021-07-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1032 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 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 2021-07-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 106 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1032 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-167 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1687 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
312 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.7

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The text

As transmitted.

459 
WUUS55 KABQ 112135
SVRABQ
NMC043-112215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.SV.W.0281.210711T2135Z-210711T2215Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
335 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  North central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 415 PM MDT.

* At 335 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cuba, moving
  south at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Cuba and La Jara. 

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 45 and 75.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to 
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Accumulations of hail on roads can create very slick and hazardous
driving conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 3620 10700 3598 10689 3572 10689 3588 10726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 015DEG 12KT 3605 10696 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

CA
3 follow-up statements
547 
WWUS55 KABQ 112146
SVSABQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
346 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

NMC043-112215-
/O.CON.KABQ.SV.W.0281.000000T0000Z-210711T2215Z/
Sandoval-
346 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM MDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL SANDOVAL COUNTY...

At 346 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cuba, moving
south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
         considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to 
         mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Cuba and La Jara. 

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 45 and 75.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and
dangerous flow in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do
not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.

&&

LAT...LON 3620 10700 3598 10689 3572 10689 3588 10726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 014DEG 13KT 3601 10697 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

CA
601 
WWUS55 KABQ 112202
SVSABQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
402 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

NMC043-112215-
/O.CON.KABQ.SV.W.0281.000000T0000Z-210711T2215Z/
Sandoval-
402 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM MDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL SANDOVAL COUNTY...

At 402 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cuba, moving
south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Cuba and La Jara. 

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 48 and 75.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Accumulations of hail on roads can create very slick and hazardous
driving conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 3617 10703 3598 10691 3575 10695 3588 10726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 016DEG 15KT 3594 10700 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

CA
488 
WWUS55 KABQ 112214
SVSABQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
414 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

NMC043-112224-
/O.EXP.KABQ.SV.W.0281.000000T0000Z-210711T2215Z/
Sandoval-
414 PM MDT Sun Jul 11 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SANDOVAL COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 415 PM MDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However small
hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
north central New Mexico.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Albuquerque.

LAT...LON 3617 10703 3598 10691 3575 10695 3588 10726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 015DEG 12KT 3591 10701 

$$

CA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 10, 6:13 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQBernalillo32 min
Jul 10, 6:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ25 min
Jul 10, 6:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQColfax37 min
Jul 10, 6:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQCatron33 min
Jul 10, 6:44 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQValencia31 min
Jul 10, 7:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ29 min
Jul 10, 7:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQValencia38 min
Jul 10, 7:19 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCibola, Socorro, Valencia41 min
Jul 10, 7:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQValencia37 min
Jul 10, 7:56 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCibola, Socorro, Valencia64 min
Jul 10, 8:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos29 min
Jul 10, 8:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQMora27 min
Jul 10, 8:04 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax, Mora56 min
Jul 10, 8:09 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQColfax36 min
Jul 10, 8:12 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCibola, Socorro, Valencia3 hr
Jul 10, 8:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax61 min
Jul 10, 8:24 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQColfax3 hr
Jul 10, 8:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMora, San Miguel23 min
Jul 10, 8:38 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQColfax, Mora, Taos3 hr
Jul 10, 8:58 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMora, San Miguel22 min
Jul 10, 9:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSocorro44 min
Jul 10, 9:09 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQColfax, Harding46 min
Jul 11, 12:05 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQDe Baca25 min
Jul 11, 12:11 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQDe Baca41 min
Jul 11, 12:39 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQDe Baca3 hr
Jul 11, 2:13 AM MDTHeat AdvisoryABQMcKinley, San Juan18 hr
Jul 11, 9:53 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves52 min
Jul 11, 10:20 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves40 min
Jul 11, 11:23 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves3 hr
Jul 11, 11:56 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves49 min
Jul 11, 12:38 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQChaves3 hr
Jul 11, 1:08 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves22 min
Jul 11, 1:12 PM MDTFlash Flood WatchABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, De Baca and 13 more11 hr
Jul 11, 1:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves45 min
Jul 11, 1:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos25 min
Jul 11, 1:59 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves46 min
Jul 11, 2:08 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves52 min
Jul 11, 2:13 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLos Alamos32 min
Jul 11, 2:14 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQRio Arriba31 min
Jul 11, 2:23 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQChaves3 hr
Jul 11, 2:24 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos36 min
Jul 11, 2:29 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCatron3 hr
Jul 11, 2:32 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln28 min
Jul 11, 2:39 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQMora, Taos3 hr
Jul 11, 2:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves46 min
Jul 11, 2:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLos Alamos30 min
Jul 11, 2:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLos Alamos28 min
Jul 11, 2:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos27 min
Jul 11, 2:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln25 min
Jul 11, 2:58 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves62 min
Jul 11, 3:03 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLos Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval57 min
Jul 11, 3:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln25 min
Jul 11, 3:05 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMora, Rio Arriba, Taos42 min
Jul 11, 3:10 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQRio Arriba, Sandoval3 hr
Jul 11, 3:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLincoln29 min
Jul 11, 3:22 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves, Lincoln38 min
Jul 11, 3:24 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ36 min
Jul 11, 3:27 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves33 min
Jul 11, 3:34 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRoosevelt41 min
Jul 11, 3:44 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQRio Arriba, Sandoval3 hr
Jul 11, 3:45 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves, Lincoln3 hr
Jul 11, 3:48 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves, Roosevelt3 hr
Jul 11, 3:57 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves, Roosevelt32 min
Jul 11, 3:59 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln46 min
Jul 11, 4:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSandoval30 min
Jul 11, 4:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe31 min
Jul 11, 4:34 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln3 hr
Jul 11, 4:42 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQMcKinley, Sandoval63 min
Jul 11, 4:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ30 min
Jul 11, 4:50 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln40 min
Jul 11, 4:51 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos24 min
Jul 11, 4:54 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln51 min
Jul 11, 4:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ34 min
Jul 11, 5:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSanta Fe25 min
Jul 11, 5:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos28 min
Jul 11, 5:22 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSocorro38 min
Jul 11, 5:24 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance36 min
Jul 11, 5:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCibola, McKinley38 min
Jul 11, 5:48 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln57 min
Jul 11, 5:57 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSocorro3 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.