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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 3, 202118 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 3, 2021, 1:58 PM MST for 18 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2021, 1:58 PM MST (20:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 5, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:02 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 144 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 2021-03-03Temperature 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 2021-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2800 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

024 
WWUS75 KABQ 032058
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
158 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

NMZ223-229-232>237-040400-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210304T1600Z-210305T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-
158 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San 
  Miguel County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County and De Baca County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds on north to south
  oriented highways such as Interstate 25 in the Las Vegas area as
  well as Highways 84 and 285 through east central New Mexico will
  impact travel. Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibilities at
  times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
926 
WWUS75 KABQ 040342
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
842 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

NMZ226-239-240-041100-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210304T1200Z-210305T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
842 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph expected with occasional gusts as
  high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Eastern Lincoln County and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ223-229-232>237-041100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210304T1600Z-210305T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-
842 PM MST Wed Mar 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Quay County, 
  Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Eastern San 
  Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds can be expected on north-to-south oriented
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
287 
WWUS75 KABQ 040936
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
236 AM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

NMZ221-222-224-238-042300-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210304T1900Z-210305T0100Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
South Central Highlands-Chaves County Plains-
236 AM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph expected, with occasional gusts
  to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, 
  Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands and Chaves County 
  Plains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds will develop on north to south oriented 
  roadways and create difficult driving conditions, especially for
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ226-239-240-042300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210304T1200Z-210305T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
236 AM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph expected with occasional gusts 
  as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, Eastern Lincoln County and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds will develop on north to south oriented 
  roadways and create difficult driving conditions, especially for
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ223-229-232>237-042300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210304T1600Z-210305T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
De Baca County-
236 AM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Quay County, 
  Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Eastern San 
  Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds will develop on north to south oriented 
  roadways and create difficult driving conditions, especially for
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
637 
WWUS75 KABQ 042044
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
144 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

NMZ230-231-050100-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210305T0100Z-210305T1800Z/
Union County-Harding County-
144 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ234-050100-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Quay County-
144 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph this afternoon and evening then becoming north 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts to around 45 mph after midnight.

* WHERE...Quay County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ221>224-226-229-232-233-235>240-050100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T0100Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
144 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 
  between 45 and 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast and 
  southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
825 
WWUS75 KABQ 050042
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
542 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

NMZ221>224-226-229-232-233-235>240-050145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T0100Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
542 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

As the sun sets, wind speeds are expected to decrease below
hazardous levels. Therefore, the wind advisory will be allowed to
expire for much of central to east central New Mexico.

$$

NMZ234-051100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Quay County-
542 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds up to 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts
  up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Quay County.

* WHEN...Winds may temporarily reduce in speed later this evening
  and overnight, but are expected to quickly increase early Friday
  morning. Strong gusts are then expected to last through the late
  morning Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds are expected on southwest-to-northeast
  oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ230-231-051100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.210305T0100Z-210305T1800Z/
Union County-Harding County-
542 PM MST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Union County and Harding County.

* WHEN...Wind speeds are expected to increase this evening as a
  backdoor cold front arrives. Winds will remain strong and gusty
  through late morning Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds will develop on west-to-east oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
867 
WWUS75 KABQ 051132
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
432 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

NMZ230-231-234-051800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Union County-Harding County-Quay County-
432 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds up to 25 to 35 mph with occasional 
  gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Union, Harding and Quay Counties.

* WHEN...Strong gusts are expected to last through the morning
  hours.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
619 
WWUS75 KABQ 051147
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
447 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

NMZ228-051800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
447 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts up to 55
  mph. 

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Strong gusts are expected to last through the morning 
  hours.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ230-231-234-051800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Union County-Harding County-Quay County-
447 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds up to 25 to 35 mph with occasional 
  gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Union, Harding and Quay Counties.

* WHEN...Strong gusts are expected to last through the morning 
  hours.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
647 
WWUS75 KABQ 051533
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
833 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

NMZ235-236-051800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
833 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads. A
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ228-230-231-234-051800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Quay County-
833 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Quay County, Union County and 
  Harding County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads. A
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
881 
WWUS75 KABQ 051536 CCA
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
836 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

NMZ235-236-051800-
/O.COR.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
836 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads. A
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ228-230-231-234-051800-
/O.COR.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Quay County-
836 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Quay County, Union County and 
  Harding County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds are expected on west-to-east oriented roads. A
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
041 
WWUS75 KABQ 051751
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1051 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

NMZ228-230-231-234>236-051900-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
1051 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Wind speeds are expected to decrease below advisory levels
throughout the afternoon. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be
allowed to expire. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:09 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQRio Arriba, Taos35 hr

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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.