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Wind Advisory 53, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 9, 20216 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Dec 9, 2021, 12:01 PM MST for 6 counties in New Mexico. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 12:01 PM MST (19:01 UTC)
Expired
Dec 9, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Curry County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Quay County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:04 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 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 171 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-09Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 83 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
1741 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

652 
WWUS75 KABQ 091901
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

NMZ223-233>235-100315-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0053.211209T1901Z-211210T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0011.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
1201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Curry County, Guadalupe County and Quay 
  County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NMZ215-228-229-231-232-237-100315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0011.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-De
Baca County-
1201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...De Baca County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County 
  and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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2 follow-up statements
457 
WWUS75 KABQ 092101
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

NMZ223-233>235-100015-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0011.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Curry County, Guadalupe County and Quay 
  County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may continue along the I-40 
  corridor near Clines Corners overnight as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ215-228-229-231-232-237-100015-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0011.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-De
Baca County-
201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...De Baca County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County 
  and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-100015-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T0400Z-211211T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ221-100015-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ212-222-224-227-230-236-238-239-100015-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0054.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-South
Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Union County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-
201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, South Central 
  Highlands, Roosevelt County, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union 
  County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

34
517 
WWUS75 KABQ 100007
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
507 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

NMZ223-233>235-101000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-
507 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST 
FRIDAY...


* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Curry County, Guadalupe County and Quay 
  County.

* WHEN...Winds will decrease in speed some tonight, but could remain 
  occasionally gusty and strong over the central highlands near Clines 
  Corners. Winds will strengthen again early Friday morning, and a 
  High Wind Warning will be in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-101000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T0400Z-211211T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
507 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Snow will also accompany the strong 
  winds early Friday morning, and areas of blowing snow could 
  drastically reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-228-229-231-232-237-101000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-De Baca County-
507 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Eastern San Miguel County, 
  and De Baca County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ212-222-224-227-230-236-238-239-101000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0054.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-South
Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Union County-Roosevelt County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-
507 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, South Central 
  Highlands, Roosevelt County, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union 
  County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Shoemake

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 2:24 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQColfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora and 4 more12 hr
Dec 9, 2:34 AM MSTWinter Storm WarningABQRio Arriba, Taos32 hr
Dec 9, 2:34 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQCatron, Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora and 7 more32 hr
Dec 9, 2:01 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningABQBernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe and 11 more29 hr
Dec 9, 2:01 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Lincoln, McKinley and 10 more29 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.