Alert archive / New Mexico / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 53, NWS Albuquerque, NM
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.
- 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
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. && $$ NMZ215-228-229-231-232-237-100315- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0011.211210T1200Z-211211T0200Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-De Baca County- 1201 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...De Baca County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ 34
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2:24 AM MST | High Wind Watch | ABQ | Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:34 AM MST | Winter Storm Warning | ABQ | Rio Arriba, Taos | 32 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:34 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | ABQ | Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora and 7 more | 32 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:01 PM MST | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe and 11 more | 29 hr |
| Dec 9, 2:01 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Lincoln, McKinley and 10 more | 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.