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Wind Advisory 59, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 27, 202111 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Dec 27, 2021, 3:23 PM MST for 11 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 3:23 PM MST (22:23 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 28, 2021, 4:00 PM MST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 125 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:26 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 106 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.

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
4 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$

34
564 
WWUS75 KABQ 280311
NPWABQ

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

NMZ226-240-281200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-221-227-228-281200-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including 
  Raton Pass, and Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-229-239-281200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
811 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

34
996 
WWUS75 KABQ 280917
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
217 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

NMZ226-240-281900-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211228T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
217 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-221-223-227>229-239-281900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln
County-
217 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including 
  Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and 
  Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guyer
464 
WWUS75 KABQ 281845
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1145 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

NMZ212-215-221-223-227>229-239-282300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln
County-
1145 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including 
  Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and 
  Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-282300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211228T2300Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1145 AM MST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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, 5:00 AM MSTWind AdvisoryABQChaves, Lincoln12 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

Nearby

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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.