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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 19, 202116 counties in New Mexico

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2021-02-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 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 2021-02-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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.