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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Feb 19, 2021, 2:20 PM MST for 16 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 20, 2021, 1:00 PM MST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2021, 2:20 PM MST (21:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 20, 2021, 1:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:21 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 33 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1807 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
397 WWUS75 KABQ 192120 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 220 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 NMZ202-205-206-212-214-215-221-223-229-200500- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.210220T2000Z-210221T0200Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands- 220 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, West Central Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Central Highlands and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Stay alert for lane departures due to strong crosswinds. Travel will be more difficult for high profile and lightweight vehicles along Interstate 40, portions of Interstate 25, U.S. 285, U.S. 84, and State Road 3. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 12
7 follow-up statements
391 WWUS75 KABQ 200453 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 953 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 NMZ202-205-206-212-214-215-221-223-229-201230- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.210220T2000Z-210221T0200Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands- 953 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northeast Highlands, Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, West Central Mountains, Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and create strong cross winds on northwest to southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
393 WWUS75 KABQ 201108 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 408 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 NMZ208-224-226-241-201900- /O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.210220T2000Z-210221T0700Z/ Southwest Mountains-South Central Highlands- South Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 408 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and create strong cross winds on northwest to southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ202-205-206-212-214-215-221-223-229-201900- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.210220T2000Z-210221T0700Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands- Northeast Highlands- 408 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northeast Highlands, Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, West Central Mountains, Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and create strong cross winds on northwest to southeast oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 40
760 WWUS75 KABQ 201834 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1134 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 NMZ202-205-206-208-212-214-215-221-223-224-226-229-241-210100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.210220T2000Z-210221T0700Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands- South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 1134 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, especially within the higher terrain. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Travel may be more difficult for large and high profile vehicles. Be alert to lane departures. Localized blowing snow is possible in the higher terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
908 WWUS75 KABQ 210049 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 549 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 NMZ202-205-206-208-212-214-215-221-223-224-226-229-241-210700- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210221T0700Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands- South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- Northeast Highlands-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 549 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph, especially across the higher terrain. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Travel may be more difficult for large and high profile vehicles. Be alert to lane departures. Localized blowing snow is possible in the higher terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
314 WWUS75 KABQ 210308 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 808 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 NMZ202-205-206-208-212-214-215-229-241-210415- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210221T0700Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands- San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 808 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Windy conditions will persist through the evening hours, but with speeds below advisory threshold. $$ NMZ221-223-224-226-210700- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210221T0700Z/ Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Central Highlands- South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 808 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph, especially across the higher terrain. * WHERE...Sandia, Manzano and South Central Mountains, including the Central and South Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Travel may be more difficult for large and high profile vehicles. Be alert to lane departures. Localized blowing snow is possible in the higher terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
124 WWUS75 KABQ 210633 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1133 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 NMZ221-224-210745- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210221T0700Z/ Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood- South Central Highlands- 1133 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... Winds have weakened and the advisory will be allowed to expire. Occasional gusty winds will still be possible through the night. $$ NMZ223-226-211200- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210221T1200Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 1133 PM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph, especially across the higher terrain. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and the Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Travel may be more difficult for large and high profile vehicles. Be alert to lane departures. Localized blowing snow is possible in the higher terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
758 WWUS75 KABQ 211134 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 434 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021 NMZ223-226-211245- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210221T1200Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains- 434 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased and the advisory will be allowed to expire. $$
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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.