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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Albuquerque, NM

April 20, 20215 counties in New Mexico

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

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, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2021-04-20Temperature 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 2021-04-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 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
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

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 20, 2:47 AM MDTHard Freeze WatchABQCurry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel12 hr
Apr 20, 1:47 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 3 more30 hr
Apr 20, 2:50 PM MDTFreeze WarningABQChaves19 hr
Apr 20, 2:50 PM MDTHard Freeze WarningABQCurry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel19 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021

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.