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High Wind Warning 30, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 27, 20228 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Dec 27, 2022, 1:41 PM MST for 8 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 27, 2022, 6:00 PM MST. It was in force for 28 hr. 21 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
Dec 27, 2022, 1:41 PM MST (20:41 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2022, 6:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 28, 2022, 10:26 PM MST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 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
Dec 27, 9:34 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 455 Sw Bonito Lake, NMBUCK MOUNTAIN.
Dec 27, 10:09 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Se Tres Ritos, NMMORA/TAOS COUNTY LINE.
Dec 27, 10:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Nnw Gascon, NMGUSTS BETWEEN 60 AND 62 MPH SINCE 730PM. EXCEPT, GUSTS UP TO 68 MPH OVER THE LAST 40 MINUTES (THROUGH 1020PM). SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 34 AND 55 MPH.
Dec 27, 10:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
Dec 27, 11:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Se Agua Fria, NMAWOS STATION KAXX ANGEL FIRE AIRPORT.
Dec 28, 12:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 648 S Red River, NMKACHINA PEAK AT TAOS SKI VALLEY.
Dec 28, 12:31 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Dec 28, 12:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 S Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC CLINES CORNERS 1 SSE.
Dec 28, 1:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Wsw Bonito Lake, NMBUCK MOUNTAIN.
Dec 28, 2:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 791 Se Agua Fria, NMAWOS STATION KAXX ANGEL FIRE AIRPORT.
Dec 28, 2:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
Dec 28, 6:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Wnw Gascon, NMMESONET STATION GSCN5 BARTLEY.
Dec 28, 7:30 AM MSTSNOW 13 Ese Ojo Sarco, NMCOCORAHS STATION NM-TS-56 CHAMISAL 4.7 SSE.
Dec 28, 7:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 616 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
Dec 28, 8:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nnw Ruidoso, NMMESONET STATION COPN5 RUIDOSO 1 NNW (SMOKEY BEAR).
Dec 28, 9:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nnw Ruidoso, NMMESONET STATION COPN5 RUIDOSO 1 NNW (SMOKEY BEAR).
Dec 28, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ese Bonito Lake, NMVIDEO SHARED ON TWITTER OF METAL ROOF HAVING BLOWN OFF OPEN GARAGE DURING HIGH WIND EVENT. LOCATION WAS ESTIMATED 10N OF RUIDOSO ALONG HWY 37.
Dec 28, 11:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Nnw Ruidoso, NMMESONET STATION COPN5 RUIDOSO 1 NNW (SMOKEY BEAR).
Dec 28, 11:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 792 Ssw Alto, NMREPORT RECEIVED FROM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
Dec 28, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Nnw Ruidoso, NMMESONET STATION COPN5 RUIDOSO 1 NNW (SMOKEY BEAR).
Dec 28, 1:36 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ne Dunken, NMMESONET STATION DUNN5 DUNKEN 2 NE (DUNKEN).

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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 2022-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 133 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
3684 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
219 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

545 
WWUS75 KABQ 272041
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
141 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

NMZ213-215-280500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0019.221228T0100Z-221229T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0030.221228T0100Z-221229T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
141 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-280500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0019.221228T0700Z-221229T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0030.221228T0700Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
141 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT MST 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to Midnight MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-280500-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0030.221228T0700Z-221229T0100Z/
Central Highlands-
141 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CHJ
5 follow-up statements
585 
WWUS75 KABQ 280404
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
904 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

NMZ213-215-281215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
904 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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...Occasional snow will cause more travel 
  concerns with blowing snow resulting in visibilities below 1/2 
  mile 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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-281215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.221228T0700Z-221229T0100Z/
Central Highlands-
904 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-281215-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.221228T0700Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
904 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to Midnight MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-229-232>234-281215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.221228T0700Z-221229T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northeast Highlands-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
904 PM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Glorieta Mesa Including 
  Glorieta Pass, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

44
710 
WWUS75 KABQ 280916
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

NMZ213-215-281915-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST 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...Occasional snow will cause more travel 
  concerns with blowing snow resulting in visibilities below 1/2 
  mile 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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-281915-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Central Highlands-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-281915-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-239-281915-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.221228T1300Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MST 
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to Midnight MST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ235-281915-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.221228T1300Z-221229T0100Z/
Curry County-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Curry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ231-281915-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Harding County-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Harding County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ212-229-232>234-281915-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northeast Highlands-Eastern
San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
216 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Glorieta Mesa Including 
  Glorieta Pass, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Guyer
934 
WWUS75 KABQ 281733
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

NMZ213-215-290100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST 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...Occasional snow will cause more travel 
  concerns with blowing snow resulting in visibilities below 1/2 
  mile 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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-290100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Central Highlands-
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-290100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-229-231>234-290100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northeast Highlands-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Quay County, Glorieta Mesa Including 
  Glorieta Pass, Eastern San Miguel County, Harding County, and 
  Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ224-239-290100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ235-290100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Curry County-
1033 AM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
384 
WWUS75 KABQ 290040
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
540 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

NMZ213-215-223-290145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Central Highlands-
540 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST 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.

$$

NMZ212-229-231>235-290145-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0100Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northeast Highlands-Harding
County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
Curry County-
540 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

$$

NMZ226-240-290700-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
540 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-239-290700-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
540 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds 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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284 
WWUS75 KABQ 290526
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1026 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

NMZ226-240-290630-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0030.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1026 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened, therefore the High Wind warning has been 
cancelled. A few elevated windy conditions will persist overnight 
over the high terrain near Sierra Blanca.

$$

NMZ224-239-290630-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-221229T0700Z/
South Central Highlands-Eastern Lincoln County-
1026 PM MST Wed Dec 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind 
Advisory has been cancelled. A few breezes may persist overnight.

$$

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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 Dec 27, 5:01 AM MST, 8 hours 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 5:01 AM MST, 8 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
501 AM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 250 AM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

A very warm day is in store across the Land of Enchantment as high
temperatures soar between 10 and 20 degrees above normal. Cooler
weather will be in store for the rest of the week as a series of
storm systems bring bouts of cloud cover and precipitation. The
first round of precipitation is expected tonight through early
Thursday with valley rain and mountain snow likely across western
and central New Mexico. Several inches of snow is expected across
the high terrain, which will likely result in snowpacked and icy
roadways. More snow is expected Thursday night into Friday across
central and western New Mexico, then a much stronger storm system
may impact the state Sunday and Monday. Eastern New Mexico will
largely remain dry and windy until New Year's Day when
precipitation chances finally increase. Some of the strongest
winds are expected along the Central Mountain Chain tonight into
Wednesday with gusts between 50 and 60 mph.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 250 AM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

A very active weather pattern the next 10 days will begin with an
exceptionally moist storm system arriving from the west tonight.
But first, a dry airmass holding onto the region today will combine
with a 998mb surface low deepening over southeast CO to produce well
above normal temps over eastern NM. Highs of 15 to 20F above normal
will be a far cry from the arctic invasion of last week. Abundant
moisture will stream into the region tonight with a powerful 125 to
135 kt speed max entering the Great Basin. Unstable upslope flow
into the northern and western high terrain will combine with near-
record PW values around 0.60" by Wednesday morning. Along with the
deep moisture typically comes high snow levels. Confidence is high
on significant QPF for west-facing slopes however confidence is low
to moderate on snow levels due to waffling of thermodynamic profiles
thru Wednesday afternoon. There are still higher probabilities of
8"+ above 9kft so converted the Winter Storm Watch to a Warning and
added the southern Sangre de Cristo Mts where the combo of wind and
snow may worsen impacts. Precip types may fluctuate btwn rain and
snow below 9kft so confidence on any impactful accums is low. Winds
will not only impact the central high terrain tonight but also much
of eastern NM Wednesday afternoon. A larger area of Wind Advisories
and perhaps a greater expansion to High Wind Warnings will be in
place for Wednesday.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Monday)
Issued at 250 AM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

Though much of the precipitation from the first storm system will
be winding down Wednesday night, a trailing vort max will move
into western NM. With colder air now in place, this should allow
for additional snow to develop potentially along a band from west
central to central NM. Models have been inconsistent with this
feature, and are still struggling on the timing, but it does
appear late Wednesday night through early Thursday morning will be
favored. Meanwhile, strong westerly winds along and east of the
Central Mountain Chain will very slowly decrease through sunrise
or so Thursday morning. However, windy conditions will return
along and east of the Central Mountain Chain Thursday afternoon,
though winds will not be as strong as the night before.

As has been advertised, additional storm systems will continue to
impact NM through the New Year and beyond. As is typical with
these wave trains, the timing and strength of each system often
changes with each model run. For now, the next wave looks to cross
NM Thursday night into Friday. This looks to be a quick-hitting
system. Light precipitation is expected to develop across western
and central NM, though this time, much of the precipitation is
expected to fall as snow. Currently, amounts look to be an inch or
less in most locations.

After a relatively quiet Saturday, another stronger and colder
storm system should impact NM Sunday and Monday. Initially,
southwest flow ahead of the system will allow temperatures to
warm, thus precipitation should be rain with mountain snow on
Sunday, but will changeover to mostly snow by Monday as the system
shifts over NM. Interestingly, models have been rather consistent
with a signal for a stronger system Sunday into Monday, despite
changes in the mid-range period.

While western and central NM see bouts of precipitation, eastern
NM will remain quite dry and rather windy until Sunday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 450 AM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

West and southwest winds will increase today w/ gusts of 25-35 kt
common across much of eastern NM. Winds will strengthen over the
high terrain tonight as a moisture-laden storm system approaches
from the west. Gusts of 40-50 kt are possible around the higher
terrain of northern and central NM. Clouds will thicken and lower
from west to east with MVFR likely across western NM aft sunset
then IFR aft midnight with rain and mt snow. This activity will
make it to the central mt chain before sunrise Wednesday. Low
level wind shear will increase from KLVS to KTCC overnight.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 250 AM MST Tue Dec 27 2022

Marginally critical fire weather conditions will develop over parts
of northeast NM today. Min RH values near 15% will accompany locally
strong wind gusts near 35 mph with 6 Haines and above normal temps.
Valley rain and mountain snow will move into northern and western NM
tonight then spread east into central NM thru Wednesday. Warm temps
will lead to high snow levels with wet snow accums. Areas above 9kft
are likely to pick up greater than 6" across the north and west with
strong winds. Strong winds are likely in the Sangre de Cristos into
the eastern plains Wednesday where more marginally critical fire
weather is possible, mainly Tucumcari to Clayton. Gusts may exceed
60 mph in some areas. A parade of storm systems will slide thru the
region thru the end of the week with progressively colder temps into
early next week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  55  34  44  21 /   0 100  80  50
Dulce...........................  54  30  40  16 /   0 100 100  70
Cuba............................  53  31  40  18 /   0  60  90  70
Gallup..........................  56  31  41  19 /   0  60  80  60
El Morro........................  54  32  38  21 /   0  40  90  60
Grants..........................  59  33  43  20 /   0  30  70  60
Quemado.........................  59  35  44  23 /   0  30  70  50
Magdalena.......................  59  39  48  29 /   0  10  30  20
Datil...........................  57  35  42  25 /   0  30  50  30
Reserve.........................  60  32  45  23 /   0  20  80  70
Glenwood........................  62  37  47  31 /   0  10  90  70
Chama...........................  48  27  35  13 /   0  90 100  70
Los Alamos......................  51  35  40  26 /   0  40  70  60
Pecos...........................  53  33  41  22 /   0  40  80  40
Cerro/Questa....................  49  31  38  21 /   0  40  50  40
Red River.......................  47  26  35  15 /   0  40  60  40
Angel Fire......................  47  28  35  17 /   0  60  70  40
Taos............................  51  30  41  18 /   0  40  60  40
Mora............................  59  35  46  23 /   0  30  50  30
Espanola........................  57  34  48  24 /   0  30  50  50
Santa Fe........................  50  32  40  24 /   0  40  70  50
Santa Fe Airport................  53  33  44  23 /   0  30  70  50
Albuquerque Foothills...........  54  36  47  32 /   0  30  60  40
Albuquerque Heights.............  56  38  49  30 /   0  20  50  30
Albuquerque Valley..............  58  36  52  27 /   0  20  40  30
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  55  37  50  29 /   0  20  50  30
Belen...........................  58  36  53  27 /   0  10  40  20
Bernalillo......................  57  37  50  29 /   0  30  60  40
Bosque Farms....................  58  34  52  24 /   0  20  40  30
Corrales........................  57  37  50  28 /   0  20  60  40
Los Lunas.......................  58  35  52  25 /   0  20  40  20
Placitas........................  53  36  46  30 /   0  30  70  50
Rio Rancho......................  56  37  49  29 /   0  20  60  40
Socorro.........................  60  37  54  29 /   0  10  20  20
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  50  36  42  27 /   0  30  70  50
Tijeras.........................  53  37  46  28 /   0  30  70  40
Edgewood........................  54  35  46  27 /   0  30  70  40
Moriarty/Estancia...............  56  33  47  25 /   0  20  60  30
Clines Corners..................  53  34  45  24 /   0  10  40  20
Mountainair.....................  53  36  46  27 /   0  20  70  20
Gran Quivira....................  52  35  47  27 /   0  20  70  20
Carrizozo.......................  56  39  49  33 /   0   0  40  30
Ruidoso.........................  55  38  46  29 /   0   5  60  30
Capulin.........................  62  37  52  22 /   0   5   5   5
Raton...........................  65  33  54  21 /   0   5   5   0
Springer........................  66  36  56  23 /   0   5  10   0
Las Vegas.......................  62  39  48  24 /   0  10  30  10
Clayton.........................  69  42  62  28 /   0  10   0   0
Roy.............................  65  38  56  27 /   0   5  10   0
Conchas.........................  69  45  60  31 /   0   0   5   0
Santa Rosa......................  65  42  57  32 /   0   5  10   0
Tucumcari.......................  70  45  63  33 /   0   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  62  39  62  34 /   0   0   5   0
Portales........................  63  38  63  35 /   0   0   5   0
Fort Sumner.....................  65  39  59  34 /   0   5   5   0
Roswell.........................  66  36  65  36 /   0   5  10   5
Picacho.........................  67  45  58  36 /   0   0  10  10
Elk.............................  67  44  56  33 /   0   0  30  20

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Thursday
for NMZ202-203-210-211-214.

High Wind Watch from this evening through Wednesday afternoon
for NMZ213-215.

High Wind Watch from late tonight through Wednesday evening for
NMZ226-240.

&&

SHORT TERM...42
LONG TERM....34
AVIATION...42

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 2:49 AM MSTWinter Storm WarningABQColfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 4 more47 hr
Dec 27, 2:54 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQChaves, Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, Taos11 hr
Dec 27, 2:10 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and 5 more43 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.