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High Wind Warning 18, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 7, 202218 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at May 7, 2022, 3:10 PM MDT for 18 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at May 8, 2022, 2:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 42 hr. 28 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 7, 2022, 3:10 PM MDT (21:10 UTC)
In effect from
May 8, 2022, 2:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 9, 2022, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:08 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 8, 3:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Se Agua Fria, NMAWOS STATION KAXX ANGEL FIRE AIRPORT.
May 8, 3:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Se Agua Fria, NMAWOS STATION KAXX ANGEL FIRE AIRPORT.
May 8, 5:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Cowles, NMMESONET STATION TT033 IRAWS 4.
May 8, 9:53 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Wsw Allison, NMASOS STATION KGUP GALLUP AIRPORT.
May 8, 11:51 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
May 8, 12:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION (KLVS) LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
May 8, 1:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Wsw Allison, NMASOS STATION (KGUP) GALLUP AIRPORT.
May 8, 1:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Wsw Allison, NMASOS STATION KGUP GALLUP AIRPORT.
May 8, 2:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 S Yah-Ta-Hey, NMMODULAR BUILDING SUFFERED DAMAGE DUE TO STRONG WINDS JUST WEST OF CHEE DODGE ELEMENTARY NORTH OF GALLUP. LOCATION ESTIMATED NEAR ARK HILL ROAD AND FRANCISCO POND ROAD.
May 8, 2:29 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 421 Ssw Vanderwagen, NM
May 8, 3:12 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 E Clayton, NMASOS STATION KCAO CLAYTON MUNI AIRPARK.
May 8, 3:19 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 442 Ne Ramah Lake, NM
May 8, 4:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 E Clayton, NMASOS STATION KCAO CLAYTON MUNI AIRPARK.
May 8, 4:19 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 402 Nnw Cerro, NM
May 8, 4:59 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 425 Wnw Bluewater Lake St, NM
May 8, 5:25 PM MDTWILDFIRE2 W Clines Corners, NMAN RV ON FIRE ALONG INTERSTATE 40 NEAR MILE MARKER 216 STARTED A NEARBY GRASS FIRE.
May 8, 5:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Wsw Frijoles, NMIRAWS 3 (DOME).
May 8, 6:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Wsw Allison, NMASOS STATION (KGUP) GALLUP AIRPORT.
May 9, 1:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Ese Cowles, NMMESONET STATION TT033 IRAWS 4.
May 9, 6:04 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Nne Sandia Park, NM
May 9, 9:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Se Agua Fria, NMAWOS STATION KAXX ANGEL FIRE AIRPORT.
May 9, 11:47 AM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 436 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
May 9, 11:47 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
May 9, 1:24 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 423 Wnw El Prado, NM
May 9, 2:14 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
May 9, 2:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
May 9, 3:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
May 9, 4:24 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 413 S Golden, NM

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 49 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 2022-05-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2022-05-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
5683 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

886 
WWUS75 KABQ 072110
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
310 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

NMZ202-205-206-210-211-215-216-223-226-228-229-080200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.220508T0800Z-220509T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.220508T0800Z-220509T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-220508T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-East Slopes
Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
310 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212>214-221-224-227-080200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.220508T0800Z-220509T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.220508T0800Z-220509T1200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-South Central Highlands-Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
310 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia 
  and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including 
  Glorieta Pass, South Central Highlands, and Johnson and Bartlett 
  Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-080200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.220508T0800Z-220509T1200Z/
Southwest Mountains-
310 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-080200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-220508T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
310 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Shoemake
8 follow-up statements
414 
WWUS75 KABQ 080145
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
745 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

NMZ202-205-206-210-211-215-216-223-226-228-229-081100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-220508T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.220508T0800Z-220509T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-East Slopes
Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
745 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT 
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility to less than 1 mile at times, making travel difficult.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-081100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-220508T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.220508T1800Z-220509T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
745 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...From Noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities to less 
  than 3 miles at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ208-212>214-221-224-227-081100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.220508T0800Z-220509T1200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-South
Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
745 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT 
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia 
  and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Southwest Mountains, 
  Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, South Central Highlands, 
  and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust across the lower 
  elevations may reduce visibility to less than 3 miles at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-209-217>220-222-225-230>233-239>241-081100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.220508T1800Z-220509T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Espanola Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San
Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
745 PM MDT Sat May 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

11
487 
WWUS75 KABQ 080903
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
303 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-081800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220509T1200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
303 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected today. Wind gusts up to 75 mph will be possible overnight 
  across the high peaks and east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust across the lower 
  elevations may reduce visibility to less than 3 miles at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ234-081800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.220508T1800Z-220509T0300Z/
Quay County-
303 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Quay County.

* WHEN...From Noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-217>220-222-225-230>233-239>241-081800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.220508T1800Z-220509T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Espanola Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San
Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
303 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

34
952 
WWUS75 KABQ 081740
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1140 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

NMZ231-232-234-090200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0019.220509T1500Z-220510T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.220508T1800Z-220509T0300Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
1140 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-090200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
1140 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected today. Localized higher gusts up to 75 mph will be 
  possible tonight over and just east of the Sangre de Cristo 
  mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-217>220-222-225-230-233-239>241-090200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.220508T1800Z-220509T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Espanola Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Guadalupe County-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
1140 AM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be common with 
  reduced visibility down to 2 to 5 miles in some locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Shoemake
638 
WWUS75 KABQ 090148
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
748 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

NMZ231-232-234-090300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.220509T1500Z-220510T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
748 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County and Harding County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-090300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
748 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected today. Localized higher gusts up to 75 mph will be 
  possible tonight over and just east of the Sangre de Cristo 
  mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust across the lower 
  elevations may reduce visibility to less than 3 miles at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-217>220-222-225-230-233-239>241-090300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Espanola Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Guadalupe County-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
748 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be common with 
  reduced visibility down to 2 to 5 miles in some locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

11
535 
WWUS75 KABQ 090242
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
842 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

NMZ231-232-234-091100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.220509T1500Z-220510T0200Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
842 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT 
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County and Harding County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be common with 
  reduced visibility down to 2 to 5 miles in some locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ222-225-230-233-239-240-091100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.220509T1400Z-220510T0200Z/
Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Guadalupe
County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
842 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa 
  Valley, Guadalupe County, Union County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 
  3 miles at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be common with 
  reduced visibility down to 2 to 5 miles in some locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-207-209-217>220-241-090345-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Espanola Valley-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
842 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Windy conditions will persist overnight, but will be below advisory 
threshold.

$$

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-091100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
842 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected. Localized higher gusts up to 75 mph will be possible 
  tonight over and just east of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust across the lower 
  elevations may reduce visibility to less than 3 miles at times.

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.

&&

$$

11
287 
WWUS75 KABQ 090817
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
217 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

NMZ231-232-234-091815-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0019.220509T1400Z-220510T0200Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
217 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County and Harding County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible with 
  reduced visibility down to 2 to 5 miles in some locations.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-091815-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
217 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected. Localized higher gusts up to 75 mph will be possible 
  this morning over and just east of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust across the lower 
  elevations may reduce visibility to less than 3 miles at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ222-225-230-233-239-240-091815-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.220509T1400Z-220510T0200Z/
Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Guadalupe
County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
217 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa 
  Valley, Guadalupe County, Union County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be common with 
  reduced visibility down to 2 to 5 miles in some locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

34
174 
WWUS75 KABQ 091752
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1152 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-100200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
1152 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with occasional gusts of 50 to 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ231-232-234-100200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
1152 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County and Harding County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ222-225-230-233-239-240-100200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Guadalupe
County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1152 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa 
  Valley, Guadalupe County, Union County and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Shoemake
377 
WWUS75 KABQ 100141
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
741 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022

NMZ202-205-206-208-210>216-221-223-224-226>229-100245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez
Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-
741 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Although a few gusts may persist, winds will continue to decrease 
through the evening, therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed 
to expire.

$$

NMZ231-232-234-100245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
741 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Although a few gusts may persist, winds will continue to decrease 
through the evening, therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed 
to expire.

$$

NMZ222-225-230-233-239-240-100245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-220510T0200Z/
Estancia Valley-Upper Tularosa Valley-Union County-Guadalupe
County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
741 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to decrease through the evening, therefore the 
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at May 7, 11:39 AM MDT, 3 hours 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 7, 11:39 AM MDT, 3 hours 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1139 AM MDT Sat May 7 2022

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF CYCLE
As has been the case for the past several days, wildfire smoke will
reduce visibility to MVFR status (3 to 5 miles) with localized
reductions to IFR immediately near wildfires. Blowing dust will be
possible in the late afternoon, but any visibility reductions should
be quite localized. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 kt will be possible
through the afternoon. Surface wind speeds will generally decrease
after sunset, however winds aloft will be strengthening through
Sunday morning with mountain wave activity expected to be strongest
to the lee of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in northeastern parts of
the state. In addition, low level wind shear is expected in many
locations late tonight into early Sunday morning. Stronger winds
aloft will then mix down late Sunday morning with higher gusts and
consequently more blowing dust across the area going into the
afternoon.

52

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...320 AM MDT Sat May 7 2022...
.SYNOPSIS...
A prolonged period of strong to damaging winds and critical to
extreme fire weather conditions is expected today through Monday.
Wind speeds are forecast to weaken some Tuesday and Wednesday, while
remaining strong enough for critical fire weather conditions to
return in some areas daily. Some low level moisture is forecast to
work its way over eastern New Mexico with a chance for dryline
thunderstorms Tuesday night through Wednesday night. Winds will
strengthen again Thursday and shunt out any low level moisture.
Temperatures will cool down Thursday night and Friday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY)... This weekend will be very
dry, very warm, and very windy. The weak ridge aloft has moved east,
while a storm system has moved into the west, backing winds aloft to
the southwest and strengthening them. There are differences between
the two days. Today will be warmer than Sunday, while winds will be
higher Sunday than today. The one constant will be the extreme
dryness on both days. Wind advisories have been expanded today over
the northwest. High wind watches have been issued Sunday for some of
the western and northern high terrain. Winds tonight will not drop
as much as normally do, but rather hold up in most areas, and will
actually increase in some northern high terrain.

LONG TERM...(SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY )...

Mountain top winds will stay strong Sunday night through midday
Monday before tapering down Monday night and Tuesday while becoming
more southerly. This will help low level moisture advance northward
into eastern New Mexico. By Tuesday night but moreso Wednesday,
moisture and instability will be sufficient for some thunderstorms
along and east of the Pecos Valley. Potential for the greatest areal
coverage and chances for rain will be Wednesday night. The upper
trough parked to our west is forecast to eject through the Great
Basin and Colorado Thursday, sweeping out the low level moisture and
chances for storms. Low temperatures Thursday night will be 10-15
degrees cooler and than Wednesday night's and northwest New Mexico
will see lows about 10 degrees below normal.

Another system crosses to our north Friday, sending a cold front
from the north into New Mexico. This system doesn't appear as if it
will bring much if any precipitation to the region although some
higher humidities may result over northeast New Mexico. Highs Friday
will cool down to near or even a few degrees below normal.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

...A DANGEROUS, LONG DURATION AND POTENTIALLY HISTORIC CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER EVENT THIS WEEKEND INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK...

Widespread and long duration critical to extreme fire weather is
expected today through at least Tuesday with strengthening southwest
winds and historically dry conditions. Today's critical fire weather
will be accompanied by very unstable conditions, highlighted by
widespread Haines of 6, allowing for potentially large smoke plumes
on active fires. Strong southwest and west winds will continue
tonight into Sunday morning over the northern mountains. There are
some indications for high winds with gusts to 50-55kts reaching the
east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains overnight. This,
despite humidities climbing back above 20%-30%, warrants a
continuation of the Red Flag Warning for the Northeast Highlands all
night tonight through Sunday. Fire weather interests in this area
should stay apprised of the latest forecasts.

Sunday will see more widespread critical to extreme fire behavior,
with stronger winds but slightly lower temperatures than today. We
will keep the Red Flag Warning areawide. Another late end to
critical conditions is expected Sunday evening. Gusts to 30-40kts
will be possible for lower elevation sites, with 40-50kts at higher
elevations. Monday will be another widespread critical fire weather
day with more strong southwest winds and exceptionally dry and
unstable conditions. Therefore, the Fire Weather Watch will continue
for Monday.

More critical fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday through
the rest of the week, although coverage will likely be less overall.
Low level moisture could make a return to the east Wednesday, ending
the strong of critical fire weather conditions there. Instead, there
will be showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, with strong to severe
storms possible.

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 10 PM MDT this evening for the following
zones... NMZ101-102-104>109.

Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday for the following
zones... NMZ101-102-104>109.

Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
the following zones... NMZ101>109.

Wind Advisory until 8 PM MDT this evening for the following zones...
 NMZ201>206-210-211-215-216-223-226-228-229.

High Wind Watch from late tonight through Sunday evening for the
following zones... NMZ202-205-206-210>216-221-223-224-226>229.

Red Flag Warning until 10 PM MDT Sunday for the following zones...
NMZ103.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 7, 1:50 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Lincoln, Los Alamos and 12 more13 hr
May 7, 3:11 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Harding, McKinley, Rio Arriba and 6 more54 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.