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Special Weather Statement, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 22, 2021Colfax County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this special weather statement at May 22, 2021, 3:23 PM MDT for Colfax County, New Mexico. It was in force for 37 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: May 22, 2021, 3:23 PM MDT (21:23 UTC)
Expired: May 22, 2021, 4:00 PM MDT
In force: 37 min
Issued by: NWS Albuquerque, NM

County Colfax County, NM

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at May 22, 1:02 PM MDT, 2 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 22, 1:02 PM MDT, 2 hours 21 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 22, 3:23 AM MDT, 12 hours before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
323 AM MDT Sat May 22 2021

NMZ201>241-231200-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
323 AM MDT Sat May 22 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through
tonight across the upper Rio Grande Valley and areas along and east
of the Central Mountain Chain. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and
heavy rain are likely, however, a tornado cannot be ruled out. Burn
scar flooding, particularly on the Ute Park burn scar, is also
possible.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across all of western
New Mexico and the middle Rio Grande Valley this afternoon and early
evening. Southerly winds will gust near 50 mph while humidity values
plummet below 15 percent. Areas of blowing dust are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible across far eastern
New Mexico on Sunday and across portions of east central and
southeast New Mexico on Monday. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy
rain are the main concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any severe
weather through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at
weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637. You can also submit
storm reports and photos on our Facebook page or via Twitter using
the hashtag nmwx.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, May 22, 1:50 PM MDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before

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Special weather statement, May 22, 2:19 PM MDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
219 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

NMZ201-222045-
Northwest Plateau-
219 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL SAN JUAN COUNTY UNTIL 245
PM MDT...

At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of Burnham, or 24 miles south of Farmington, moving north
at 50 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Farmington, Kirtland, Bloomfield, Aztec, Ojo Amarillo, NAPI
Headquarters, Fruitland, Upper Fruitland, Flora Vista and Nenahnezad.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 550 between Mile Markers 157 and 164.
 Highway 64 between Mile Markers 39 and 62.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibilities below one quarter mile at times.

&&

LAT...LON 3686 10794 3682 10796 3681 10797 3680 10797
      3632 10816 3635 10838 3687 10842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 188DEG 42KT 3641 10826

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Special weather statement, May 22, 2:55 PM MDT, 28 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
255 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

NMZ227-222130-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
255 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL COLFAX COUNTY UNTIL
330 PM MDT...

At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Segundo, or 22 miles west of Raton, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Colfax County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for northeastern
New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3683 10478 3691 10498 3700 10494 3699 10465
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 207DEG 29KT 3694 10484

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Special weather statement, May 22, 3:01 PM MDT, 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
301 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

NMZ240-222130-
Southwest Chaves County-
301 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHAVES COUNTY UNTIL
330 PM MDT...

At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Lincoln National Forest, or 18 miles southwest of
Hope, moving north at 25 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Chaves
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern
New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3282 10498 3281 10484 3252 10484 3252 10500
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 188DEG 22KT 3256 10486

Shoemake

Local storm report, May 22, 3:11 PM MDT, 12 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
311 PM MDT SAT MAY 22 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0245 PM     HAIL             1 N ROCIADA             35.84N 105.42W
05/22/2021  E2.00 INCH       SAN MIGUEL         NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

EVENT NUMBER ABQ202102270

AC

Special weather statement, May 22, 3:23 PM MDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
323 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

NMZ215-227-222200-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-
323 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN COLFAX COUNTY UNTIL
400 PM MDT...

At 323 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Ute Park, or 30 miles northwest of Springer,
moving northeast at 10 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Colfax
County.

This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 299 and 306.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent dangerous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this
storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a
safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for northeastern
New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3674 10473 3665 10483 3667 10485 3664 10484
      3656 10492 3657 10493 3655 10493 3652 10496
      3652 10499 3651 10497 3648 10500 3663 10515
      3689 10505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 210DEG 10KT 3666 10500

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 21, 6:35 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Quay	25 min
May 21, 7:11 PM MDT	Wind Advisory	ABQ	Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Los Alamos, McKinley, Rio Arriba and 7 more	29 hr
May 21, 7:15 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Roosevelt	30 min
May 21, 7:39 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Curry	36 min
May 21, 7:47 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Curry, Roosevelt	28 min
May 21, 8:44 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Curry, Quay	46 min
May 21, 9:08 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Harding, Quay, San Miguel	52 min
May 21, 9:37 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Harding, Quay, Union	53 min
May 21, 10:19 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Harding, Union	15 min
May 22, 12:04 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Santa Fe	26 min
May 22, 12:30 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	San Miguel, Santa Fe	45 min
May 22, 1:09 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	San Miguel, Santa Fe	51 min
May 22, 1:19 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Lincoln	26 min
May 22, 1:20 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Torrance	25 min
May 22, 1:41 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Lincoln	49 min
May 22, 1:54 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe	51 min
May 22, 1:57 PM MDT	Tornado Warning	ABQ	Lincoln	33 min
May 22, 2:19 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	San Juan	26 min
May 22, 2:25 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Lincoln	65 min
May 22, 2:45 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, Taos	45 min
May 22, 2:52 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning	ABQ	Colfax	6 hr
May 22, 2:55 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Colfax	35 min
May 22, 3:01 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		29 min
May 22, 3:11 PM MDT	Tornado Warning	ABQ	Lincoln	34 min
May 22, 3:23 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, Lincoln	67 min
May 22, 3:28 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, Lincoln	47 min
May 22, 3:31 PM MDT	Fire Weather Watch	ABQ		13 hr
May 22, 3:31 PM MDT	Red Flag Warning	ABQ		27 hr
May 22, 3:32 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Mora	28 min
May 22, 3:34 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe	41 min
May 22, 3:44 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Rio Arriba, Taos	24 min
May 22, 3:46 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Lincoln	29 min
May 22, 3:46 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax, Mora	44 min
May 22, 4:02 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, Taos	43 min
May 22, 4:16 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, Lincoln	44 min
May 22, 4:16 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln	44 min
May 22, 4:23 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Taos	41 min
May 22, 4:27 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		33 min
May 22, 4:30 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax	45 min
May 22, 4:33 PM MDT	Tornado Warning	ABQ	Chaves, De Baca, Lincoln	27 min
May 22, 4:45 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax, Mora	30 min
May 22, 4:57 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln	22 min
May 22, 5:00 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Lincoln	30 min
May 22, 5:02 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, Lincoln	43 min
May 22, 5:12 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax	33 min
May 22, 5:15 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax	45 min
May 22, 5:16 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Taos	29 min
May 22, 5:21 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		24 min
May 22, 5:22 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		38 min
May 22, 5:29 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	De Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln	46 min
May 22, 5:38 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves, Roosevelt	67 min
May 22, 5:52 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Colfax	38 min
May 22, 5:53 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Taos	37 min

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.