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Special Weather Statement, NWS Albuquerque, NM

August 4, 2021Torrance County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this special weather statement at Aug 4, 2021, 7:30 PM MDT for Torrance County, New Mexico. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Aug 4, 2021, 7:30 PM MDT (01:30 UTC)
Expired
Aug 4, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
Hail
0.00 in
Wind
50

County Torrance 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 Aug 4, 5:26 PM MDT, 2 hours 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 4, 5:26 PM MDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 4, 3:25 AM MDT, 16 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
325 AM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

NMZ201>241-051100-
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-
325 AM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening is likely over the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, and portions of northeast and east central New
Mexico. Localized flash flooding may occur, especially over recent
burn scars. Isolated rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected through this weekend. However,
the more direct monsoon flow (from south to north) will return next
week, with potential for more heavy rain and localized flash
flooding.

Weather can change very rapidly. Always use the latest forecasts,
watches and warnings for planning purposes.purposes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding
through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at
weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637.

40

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 4, 4:10 PM MDT, 3 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
410 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

NMZ215-227-228-042245-
Far Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
410 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Colfax
County through 445 PM MDT...

At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Maxwell, or 20 miles northwest of Springer, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Maxwell.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 418 and 432.
 Highway 64 between Mile Markers 315 and 331.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3666 10489 3676 10470 3654 10439 3634 10474
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 327DEG 19KT 3663 10474

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Aug 4, 4:44 PM MDT, 2 hours 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
444 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

NMZ211-218-219-042315-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Jemez Mountains-Middle Rio Grande
Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
444 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Sandoval County through 515 PM MDT...

At 443 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Cochiti Pueblo, or 18 miles north of Bernalillo, moving
south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny diameter hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Northern Rio Rancho and Bernalillo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Enchanted
Hills, Mariposa, San Felipe Pueblo, Coronado State Monument, Kewa
Pueblo, Cochiti Pueblo and Santa Ana Pueblo.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 243 and 258.
 Highway 550 between Mile Markers 2 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

&&

LAT...LON 3569 10635 3530 10628 3531 10638 3532 10640
      3531 10641 3533 10671 3567 10657
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 014DEG 19KT 3558 10650

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Aug 4, 4:58 PM MDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
458 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

NMZ224-225-042330-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Highlands-
458 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Lincoln
and east central Socorro Counties through 530 PM MDT...

At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Ancho, or 19 miles north of Carrizozo, moving south at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Lincoln and east central Socorro Counties.

This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 48 and 49, and between
Mile Markers 51 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

&&

LAT...LON 3375 10613 3400 10602 3397 10581 3388 10581
      3386 10583 3385 10581 3370 10581
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 010DEG 11KT 3392 10594

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Aug 4, 5:14 PM MDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
514 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

NMZ227-228-231-042345-
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-
514 PM MDT Wed Aug 4 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Harding and
southeastern Colfax Counties through 545 PM MDT...

At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Maxwell, or 12 miles northeast of Springer, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Abbott and Farley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3643 10454 3657 10439 3636 10403 3616 10425
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 312DEG 23KT 3646 10440

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Local storm report, Aug 4, 6:22 PM MDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 4, 7:30 PM MDT, 0 minutes before
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