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Wind Advisory 58, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 27, 2021Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 AM MST for Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 AM MST (12:00 UTC)
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:03 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, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 224 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 2021-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 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 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 186 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 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
2278 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
115 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
186 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

954 
WWUS75 KABQ 271200
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
500 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

NMZ226-240-271900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.211227T1200Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0015.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
500 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch this 
  evening through early Tuesday morning, southwest winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from 5 PM MST this afternoon through early 
  Tuesday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds will impact northwest to 
  southeast oriented roads like Highway 380 through Capitan and 
  Lincoln, especially tonight.

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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3 follow-up statements
117 
WWUS75 KABQ 271842
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1142 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

NMZ226-240-280245-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0015.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0020.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1142 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM 
  MST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

12
208 
WWUS75 KABQ 272223
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
323 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

NMZ226-240-280600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0020.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
323 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST Tuesday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-229-239-280600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.211228T0300Z-211228T2300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
323 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, East Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

12
899 
WWUS75 KABQ 272351
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
451 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

NMZ226-240-281200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0020.211228T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
451 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds will impact northwest to 
  southeast oriented roads like Highway 380 through Capitan and 
  Lincoln, especially tonight.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-229-239-281200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.211228T0300Z-211228T2300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
451 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM 
MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, East Slopes 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM MST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 3:37 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchABQColfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 4 more11 hr
Dec 27, 5:00 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQChaves, Lincoln7 hr
Dec 27, 11:42 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningABQChaves, Lincoln15 hr
Dec 27, 3:06 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningABQColfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan and 3 more44 hr
Dec 27, 3:06 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQCatron, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan and 1 more44 hr
Dec 27, 3:23 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Chaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, Sandoval and 5 more25 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.