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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Albuquerque, NM
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.
- 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
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. && $$
041 WWUS75 KABQ 051751 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1051 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021 NMZ228-230-231-234>236-051900- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Quay County- Curry County-Roosevelt County- 1051 AM MST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... Wind speeds are expected to decrease below advisory levels throughout the afternoon. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ 31
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 3:09 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Rio Arriba, Taos | 35 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.