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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this tornado warning at May 31, 2021, 1:52 PM MDT for Lincoln County, Socorro County, New Mexico. It was in force for 38 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
- May 31, 2021, 1:52 PM MDT (19:52 UTC)
- Expired
- May 31, 2021, 2:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Lincoln County, NM, Socorro County, NM
The radar
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 11:16 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 900 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -149 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1226 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 263 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 268 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.0
The text
As transmitted.
595
WFUS55 KABQ 311952
TORABQ
NMC027-053-312030-
/O.NEW.KABQ.TO.W.0015.210531T1952Z-210531T2030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
152 PM MDT Mon May 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
Southeastern Socorro County in central New Mexico...
* Until 230 PM MDT.
* At 152 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 19 miles northwest of Three Rivers, or 29 miles
southwest of Carrizozo, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Lincoln and southeastern Socorro Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3348 10637 3348 10643 3357 10641 3361 10611
3339 10610 3339 10637
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 280DEG 13KT 3347 10636
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
DPorter2 follow-up statements
457
WWUS55 KABQ 312016
SVSABQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
216 PM MDT Mon May 31 2021
NMC053-312025-
/O.CAN.KABQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210531T2030Z/
Socorro-
216 PM MDT Mon May 31 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SOCORRO COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for
Socorro County only.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM MDT for
central New Mexico.
LAT...LON 3354 10637 3358 10633 3359 10611 3339 10610
3339 10637
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 280DEG 13KT 3345 10626
$$
NMC027-312030-
/O.CON.KABQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210531T2030Z/
Lincoln-
216 PM MDT Mon May 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 215 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 14 miles northwest of Three Rivers, or 25 miles southwest
of Carrizozo, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Lincoln County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3354 10637 3358 10633 3359 10611 3339 10610
3339 10637
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 280DEG 13KT 3345 10626
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
DPorter682
WWUS55 KABQ 312028
SVSABQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
228 PM MDT Mon May 31 2021
NMC027-312038-
/O.EXP.KABQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210531T2030Z/
Lincoln-
228 PM MDT Mon May 31 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
230 PM MDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM MDT for
central New Mexico.
LAT...LON 3354 10637 3358 10633 3359 10611 3339 10610
3339 10637
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 280DEG 13KT 3344 10621
$$
DPorterThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 6:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 43 min |
| May 30, 6:17 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Torrance | 118 min |
| May 30, 6:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Roosevelt | 25 min |
| May 30, 6:28 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Roosevelt | 3 hr |
| May 30, 6:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Sandoval | 24 min |
| May 30, 7:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 29 min |
| May 30, 7:19 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 2 hr |
| May 30, 7:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Roosevelt | 12 min |
| May 30, 8:49 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 2 hr |
| May 30, 11:03 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 3 hr |
| May 31, 2:50 AM MDT | Flash Flood Watch | ABQ | Chaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel and 2 more | 18 hr |
| May 31, 3:33 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 6 hr |
| May 31, 6:59 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 31 min |
| May 31, 7:16 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 29 min |
| May 31, 7:19 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 56 min |
| May 31, 7:23 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 37 min |
| May 31, 7:44 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| May 31, 7:51 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 24 min |
| May 31, 8:01 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves | 3 hr |
| May 31, 8:04 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 26 min |
| May 31, 8:12 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| May 31, 8:35 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 25 min |
| May 31, 9:11 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 34 min |
| May 31, 9:24 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 21 min | |
| May 31, 9:32 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 3 hr |
| May 31, 9:46 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 44 min |
| May 31, 9:49 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Roosevelt | 3 hr |
| May 31, 10:31 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | De Baca | 3 hr |
| May 31, 11:14 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| May 31, 11:21 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 24 min |
| May 31, 11:29 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Sandoval | 31 min |
| May 31, 12:03 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro | 42 min |
| May 31, 12:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 32 min | |
| May 31, 12:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 28 min | |
| May 31, 12:53 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Sandoval | 37 min |
| May 31, 12:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Los Alamos | 34 min |
| May 31, 1:05 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Sandoval | 27 min |
| May 31, 1:08 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Taos | 37 min |
| May 31, 1:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 35 min |
| May 31, 1:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | San Juan | 33 min |
| May 31, 1:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Lincoln, Socorro | 66 min |
| May 31, 1:31 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 29 min |
| May 31, 1:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 26 min |
| May 31, 1:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Sandoval | 52 min |
| May 31, 1:46 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia | 3 hr |
| May 31, 1:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Socorro | 27 min |
| May 31, 1:50 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Lincoln, Socorro | 3 hr |
| May 31, 1:56 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Valencia | 34 min |
| May 31, 1:57 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Socorro, Torrance | 3 hr |
| May 31, 1:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Socorro | 39 min |
| May 31, 2:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 31 min |
| May 31, 2:27 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia | 2 hr |
| May 31, 2:31 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 29 min |
| May 31, 2:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Lincoln | 24 min |
| May 31, 2:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Bernalillo | 28 min |
| May 31, 2:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Los Alamos | 25 min |
| May 31, 2:53 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe | 3 hr |
| May 31, 4:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 33 min |
| May 31, 4:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 29 min |
| May 31, 4:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Valencia | 28 min |
| May 31, 5:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 24 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.