Alert archive / New Mexico / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 19, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2021, 2:19 AM MST for Colfax County, Mora County, San Miguel County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2021, 2:19 AM MST (09:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Colfax County, NM, Mora County, NM, San Miguel County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 189 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 196 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
- 4925 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 90 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
415 WWUS75 KABQ 120919 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 219 AM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 NMZ228-229-121900- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.210312T1800Z-210313T0100Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 219 AM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to south-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles on east to west roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 34
3 follow-up statements
203 WWUS75 KABQ 121831 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1131 AM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 NMZ228-229-130100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210313T0100Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 1131 AM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to south-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles on east to west roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
006 WWUS75 KABQ 122227 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 327 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 NMZ226-239-240-130100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.210313T1600Z-210314T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County- Southwest Chaves County- 327 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains, Eastern Lincoln County and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 11 PM MST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ234>236-238-130100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.210313T1600Z-210314T0600Z/ Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains- 327 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ228-229-130100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210313T0100Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 327 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Highlands and Far Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ206>208-221>224-233-241-130100- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/ West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Guadalupe County- San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 327 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Guadalupe County and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ 31
519 WWUS75 KABQ 130049 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 549 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 NMZ228-229-130200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210313T0100Z/ Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands- 549 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind Advisory for the Northeast Highlands, including Las Vegas and Raton, will be allowed to expire at 6 PM MST. $$ NMZ226-239-240-131100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.210313T1600Z-210314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County- Southwest Chaves County- 549 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 11 PM MST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NMZ234>236-238-131100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0020.210313T1600Z-210314T0600Z/ Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains- 549 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains, Quay County, Curry County and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * 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. && $$ NMZ206>208-221>224-233-241-131100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0004.210314T0600Z-210315T0600Z/ West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Guadalupe County- San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 549 PM MST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains, Estancia Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Central Highlands, West Central Highlands, West Central Mountains, South Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and Guadalupe County. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2:52 PM MST | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 23 min |
| Mar 12, 3:27 PM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Guadalupe, Lincoln and 7 more | 35 hr |
| Mar 12, 3:27 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry and 15 more | 51 hr |
| Mar 12, 3:30 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora and 8 more | 56 hr |
| Mar 12, 4:51 PM MST | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Quay | 24 min |
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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.