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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Feb 22, 2022, 6:02 PM MST for 10 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 23, 2022, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2022, 6:02 PM MST (01:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2022, 9:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 23, 2022, 7:00 PM MST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Cibola County, NM, McKinley County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM
The radar
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:06 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 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 26 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4927 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 165 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
198 WWUS75 KABQ 230102 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 602 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 NMZ223-231200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ Central Highlands- 602 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ229-230215- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T0100Z/ Northeast Highlands- 602 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... $$ NMZ226-231200- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0003.220223T1200Z-220224T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0005.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ South Central Mountains- 602 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 AM 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. && $$ NMZ208-220-224-225-241-231200- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0003.220223T1200Z-220224T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0005.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 602 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley and Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-209-219-221-222-231200- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- 602 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, West Central Highlands, San Francisco River Valley, and Estancia Valley. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ 24
4 follow-up statements
586 WWUS75 KABQ 230410 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 910 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 NMZ226-231200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ South Central Mountains- 910 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ208-220-224-225-241-231200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 910 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley and Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 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. && $$ NMZ219-231200- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- 910 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 AM MST Wednesday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ218-231200- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ Santa Fe Metro Area- 910 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NMZ207-209-221>223-231200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands- 910 PM MST Tue Feb 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, West Central Highlands, San Francisco River Valley, Estancia Valley, and Central Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 15
460 WWUS75 KABQ 231102 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 402 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 NMZ226-231930- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ South Central Mountains- 402 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 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. && $$ NMZ219-231930- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- 402 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong cross winds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ218-231215- /O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220223T1200Z/ Santa Fe Metro Area- 402 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NMZ208-220-224-225-241-231930- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 402 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley and Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-209-221>223-231930- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.220223T1600Z-220224T0200Z/ West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands- 402 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, West Central Highlands, San Francisco River Valley, Estancia Valley, and Central Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST 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. && $$
747 WWUS75 KABQ 231812 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM Issued by National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 1112 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 NMZ208-220-224>226-241-240200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220224T0200Z/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley- South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- South Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 1112 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley and Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power and utility outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ207-209-219-221>223-240200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220224T0200Z/ West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley- Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands- 1112 AM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, West Central Highlands, San Francisco River Valley, Estancia Valley, and Central Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST 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. && $$ Dennhardt
796 WWUS75 KABQ 240202 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 702 PM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 NMZ208-220-224>226-241-240315- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220224T0200Z/ /00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 702 PM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ NMZ207-209-219-221>223-240600- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220224T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.220224T0202Z-220224T0600Z/ West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands- 702 PM MST Wed Feb 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...Through 11 PM MST 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. && $$ 33
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 6:02 PM MST | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Catron, Lincoln, Socorro, Torrance, Valencia | 25 hr |
| Feb 23, 2:34 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia | 15 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.