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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 2, 202112 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Feb 2, 2021, 2:56 PM MST for 12 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 3, 2021, 12:00 PM MST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 2, 2021, 2:56 PM MST (21:56 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2021, 12:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 4, 2021, 5:06 AM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

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

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:00 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, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 84 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 2021-02-02Temperature 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 2021-02-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 72 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2315 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

897 
WWUS75 KABQ 022156
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
256 PM MST Tue Feb 2 2021

NMZ213>215-223-229-031100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210203T1900Z-210204T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
256 PM MST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Central Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds on north to south oriented roadways will
  create difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
327 
WWUS75 KABQ 031056
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
356 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

NMZ213-214-031200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210203T1900Z-210204T1200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
356 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong west winds are still expected over the Sangre de Cristo
mountains today and into tonight, however the expected arrival of
a few to several inches of fresh snow has prompted the issuance of
a winter weather advisory. Please refer to the Winter Weather
Advisory for specific details regarding the expected snowfall 
amounts and areas of blowing snow.

$$

NMZ221-226-240-031900-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210204T0000Z-210204T1400Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
356 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM MST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, South 
  Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this evening to 7 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ212-031900-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210203T1900Z-210204T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
356 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-229-031900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210203T1900Z-210204T1200Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
356 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong cross winds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
741 
WWUS75 KABQ 031845
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1145 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

NMZ212-215-223-229-040500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210203T1900Z-210204T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
1145 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northeast 
  Highlands, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Central 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile or lightweight vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ221-226-240-040500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210204T0000Z-210204T1400Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1145 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Strong crosswinds can be expected on
  north to south oriented roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

12
399 
WWUS75 KABQ 032119
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
219 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

NMZ222-228-239-040500-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
219 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Far Northeast Highlands and Eastern 
  Lincoln County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roadways. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-223-229-040500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
219 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northeast 
  Highlands, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Central 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roadways including Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ221-226-240-040500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.210204T0000Z-210204T1400Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
219 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, Sandia and Manzano Mountains 
  including Edgewood and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds can be expected on north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

12
870 
WWUS75 KABQ 040455
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
955 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

NMZ222-223-239-041400-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1400Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
955 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, and Eastern Lincoln
  County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Hazardous crosswinds expected on north-to-south oriented 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-228-229-041200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
955 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northeast and Far
  Northeast Highlands, and the East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Hazardous crosswinds expected on north to south oriented 
  roadways including Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ221-226-240-041400-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1400Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
955 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County, Sandia and Manzano Mountains
  including Edgewood, and the South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Hazardous crosswinds expected on north to south oriented 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

44
163 
WWUS75 KABQ 041206
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
506 AM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

NMZ221>223-226-239-240-041315-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1400Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
506 AM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are weakening, and will continue to do so, so the Wind
Advisory is cancelled.

$$

NMZ212-215-228-229-041315-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
506 AM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Hazardous wind speeds have tapered off, so the Wind Advisory has
been allowed to expire.

$$

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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.