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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 9, 202114 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 9, 2021, 8:31 PM MST for 14 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 10, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2021, 8:31 PM MST (03:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 10, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, San Miguel 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 03:33 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 00:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 146 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-10Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 48 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
2182 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
300 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

404 
WWUS75 KABQ 100331
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
831 PM MST Tue Mar 9 2021

NMZ215-227>229-101200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.210310T1200Z-210311T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
831 PM MST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Johnson and 
  Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands 
  and Northeast Highlands.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult for large and high
  profile vehicles, especially along Interstate 25. Stay alert to
  lane departures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ223>226-230>233-239-240-101200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.210310T1800Z-210311T0100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
831 PM MST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Upper 
  Tularosa Valley, South Central Mountains, Union County, 
  Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County, 
  Eastern Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult for large and high
  profile vehicles. Stay alert to lane departures. Blowing dust
  may reduce visibility in dust prone areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
922 
WWUS75 KABQ 100909
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
209 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

NMZ234-237-238-101900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.210310T1800Z-210311T0100Z/
Quay County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
209 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Quay County, De Baca County and Chaves County Plains.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities
  in dust prone areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ215-227>229-101900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.210310T1200Z-210311T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
209 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, 
  Northeast Highlands, Far Northeast Highlands and East Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Strong crosswinds will make travel
  difficult for large and high profile vehicles, especially along
  Interstate 25. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ223>226-230>233-239-240-101900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.210310T1800Z-210311T0100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
209 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, Southwest Chaves County, South 
  Central Mountains, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, 
  South Central Highlands, Union County, Harding County, Eastern 
  San Miguel County and Guadalupe County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  in dust prone areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
393 
WWUS75 KABQ 101837
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1137 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

NMZ215-227>229-110100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1137 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, 
  Northeast Highlands, Far Northeast Highlands and East Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong
  crosswinds will make travel difficult for large and high 
  profile vehicles, especially along Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ223>226-230>234-237>240-110100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
1137 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Blowing
  dust may reduce visibility in dust prone areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
331 
WWUS75 KABQ 110040
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
540 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

NMZ215-227>229-110145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
540 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

While brisk west winds will continue until just after sunset,
advisory wind speeds are no longer expected.

$$

NMZ223>226-230>234-237>240-110145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Union County-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
540 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

While brisk west winds will continue until just after sunset,
advisory wind speeds are no longer expected.

$$

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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.