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Wind Advisory 34, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Apr 26, 2021, 1:52 AM MDT for 16 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2021, 1:52 AM MDT (07:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:49 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 58 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
- 4670 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
563 WWUS75 KABQ 260752 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 152 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 NMZ226-239-240-261815- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.210426T1800Z-210427T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0007.210427T0300Z-210427T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 152 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from Noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from 9 PM MDT this evening through 9 AM MDT Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ NMZ202-205-208-223>225-228-229-232>234-237-261815- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.210426T1800Z-210427T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Southwest Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County- 152 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, northwest, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...From Noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
3 follow-up statements
876 WWUS75 KABQ 261758 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1158 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 NMZ238-270200- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.210426T1800Z-210427T0300Z/ Chaves County Plains- 1158 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ NMZ226-239-240-270200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.210426T1800Z-210427T0300Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.210427T0300Z-210427T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 1158 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from 9 PM MDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ NMZ202-205-208-223>225-228-229-232>234-237-270200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.210426T1800Z-210427T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Southwest Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County- 1158 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, northwest, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ 31
228 WWUS75 KABQ 262054 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 254 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 NMZ226-239-240-270300- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0007.210427T0300Z-210427T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.210427T0300Z-210427T1500Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 254 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ202-205-208-223>225-228-229-232>234-237-238-270300- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Southwest Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 254 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ 31
414 WWUS75 KABQ 270326 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 926 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 NMZ226-239-240-271130- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210427T1500Z/ South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 926 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NMZ202-205-208-223>225-228-229-232>234-237-238-270430- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-Southwest Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 926 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to decrease through late evening, therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ 33
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1:52 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 13 hr |
| Apr 26, 2:17 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel, Union | 13 hr |
| Apr 26, 2:54 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Lincoln | 18 hr |
| Apr 26, 2:57 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel, Union | 29 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.