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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Apr 20, 2021, 2:47 AM MDT for 5 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 20, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2021, 2:47 AM MDT (08:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 20, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 21, 2021, 3:09 AM MDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:51 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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 22 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
- 3636 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
547 WWUS75 KABQ 200847 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 247 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 NMZ219-201700- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0031.210421T0300Z-210421T1200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- 247 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ232-234>236-201700- /O.NEW.KABQ.HZ.A.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/ Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- 247 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County and Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ230-231-201200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/ Union County-Harding County- 247 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Harding County and Union County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ233-237-201700- /O.NEW.KABQ.HZ.A.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Guadalupe County-De Baca County- 247 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...De Baca County and Guadalupe County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ 11
4 follow-up statements
806 WWUS75 KABQ 201140 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 540 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 NMZ232-234>236-202100- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.A.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- 540 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County and Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ230-231-201245- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/ Union County-Harding County- 540 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds will continue to decrease through the early morning hours, therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ NMZ219-202100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0031.210421T0300Z-210421T1200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- 540 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ233-237-202100- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.A.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Guadalupe County-De Baca County- 540 AM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...De Baca County and Guadalupe County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ 11
032 WWUS75 KABQ 202050 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 250 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 NMZ232>237-210500- /O.UPG.KABQ.HZ.A.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HZ.W.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 250 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 28 degrees are expected. * WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County and Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NMZ238-210500- /O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.W.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Chaves County Plains- 250 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ219-210500- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0031.210421T0300Z-210421T1200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- 250 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the eastern portions of the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ DPorter
444 WWUS75 KABQ 210443 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1043 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 NMZ232>237-211200- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 1043 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County and Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ238-211200- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0001.210421T0600Z-210421T1600Z/ Chaves County Plains- 1043 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NMZ219-211200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210421T1200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- 1043 PM MDT Tue Apr 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 33
243 WWUS75 KABQ 210909 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 NMZ219-211015- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210421T1200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to decrease through the early morning hours, therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. However, windy conditions will persist below canyons. $$ NMZ232>237-211600- /O.CON.KABQ.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1600Z/ Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26. * WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County and Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NMZ238-211600- /O.CON.KABQ.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1600Z/ Chaves County Plains- 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NMZ205-211715- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0032.210421T2000Z-210422T0200Z/ West Central Plateau- 309 AM MDT Wed Apr 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 11
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2:47 AM MDT | Hard Freeze Watch | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel | 12 hr |
| Apr 20, 1:47 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 3 more | 30 hr |
| Apr 20, 2:50 PM MDT | Freeze Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 19 hr |
| Apr 20, 2:50 PM MDT | Hard Freeze Warning | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel | 19 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.