Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Jan 10, 2023, 2:14 PM MST for 18 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Jan 11, 2023, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. 30 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
- Jan 10, 2023, 2:14 PM MST (21:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 11, 2023, 8:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Jan 11, 2023, 6:00 PM MST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:11 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 8:19 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 3 E Angel Fire, NM | ANGEL FIRE SKI RESORT. |
| Jan 11, 8:53 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | 1 S Clines Corners, NM | ASOS STATION KCQC CLINES CORNERS 1 SSE. |
| Jan 11, 9:08 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 S Clines Corners, NM | ASOS STATION KCQC CLINES CORNERS 1 SSE. |
| Jan 11, 9:15 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 2 E Santa Rosa, NM | AWOS STATION KSXU SANTA ROSA AIRPORT. |
| Jan 11, 9:16 AM MST | SNOW 2 | Chama, NM | |
| Jan 11, 9:20 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 11 Se Vaughn, NM | MESONET STATION NMC40 SE VAUGHN. |
| Jan 11, 9:32 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 5 Nw Chama, NM | CHAMITA SNOTEL. |
| Jan 11, 9:32 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 8 Ssw San Miguel, NM | SAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL. |
| Jan 11, 9:33 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 7 E Canjilon, NM | BATEMAN SNOTEL. |
| Jan 11, 9:33 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 11 Nnw Canon Plaza, NM | HOPEWELL SNOTEL. |
| Jan 11, 9:35 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 9 Ne Enchanted Forest X, NM | SHUREE SNOTEL. |
| Jan 11, 9:56 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 5 Nnw Los Cordovas, NM | AWOS STATION KSKX TAOS MUNI AIRPORT. |
| Jan 11, 10:20 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | 7 Sw Glenrio, NM | MESONET STATION 107 ENDEE 2 SW. |
| Jan 11, 10:20 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 E Puerto De Luna, NM | MESONET STATION NMC38 PUERTO DE LUNA 3.3E. |
| Jan 11, 10:36 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Ne Dunken, NM | MESONET STATION DUNN5 DUNKEN 2 NE (DUNKEN). |
| Jan 11, 10:37 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 7 E Tucumcari, NM | ASOS STATION KTCC TUCUMCARI MUNI AIRPORT. |
| Jan 11, 11:14 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 6 N Tecolotito, NM | WEATHER UNDERGROUND SITE: KNMLASVE10. |
| Jan 11, 11:36 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Ne Dunken, NM | MESONET STATION DUNN5 DUNKEN 2 NE (DUNKEN). |
| Jan 11, 11:50 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 11 Se Vaughn, NM | MESONET STATION NMC40 SE VAUGHN. |
| Jan 11, 12:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 E Fort Sumner, NM | COLUMBIA SCIENTIFIC BALLOON FACILITY. |
| Jan 11, 12:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Ese Fort Sumner, NM | MESONET STATION NMC32 EAST FORT SUMNER. |
| Jan 11, 12:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 5 E Tucumcari, NM | MESONET STATION NMC43 TUCUMCARI. |
| Jan 11, 12:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 6 Nnw San Ignacio, NM | MESONET STATION NMC41 THOMPSON CATTLE. |
| Jan 11, 1:13 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 S Cannon Air Force Ba, NM | ASOS STATION KCVS CANNON AFB. |
| Jan 11, 1:18 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 13 Se Tolar, NM | K4MR MELROSE BOMBING RANGE (NMZ 236). |
| Jan 11, 1:48 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 42 | 13 Se Tolar, NM | K4MR DOD SITE AT MELROSE BOMBING RANGE (NMZ236). |
| Jan 11, 2:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ne Portales, NM | NMCC ROOSEVELT SWCD SITE NORTHEAST OF PORTALES. |
| Jan 11, 3:53 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 S Clines Corners, NM | ASOS STATION KCQC CLINES CORNERS 1 SSE. |
| Jan 11, 4:00 PM MST | SNOW 1.2 | Eagle Nest, NM | |
| Jan 11, 4:00 PM MST | SNOW 3 | Chama, 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 135 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
- 4440 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
978 WWUS75 KABQ 102114 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 214 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 NMZ213>215-110100- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 214 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. Areas of blowing snow on Wednesday will limit visibility to less than one mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If holiday decorations are still displayed outside, gusty winds on Wednesday could damage or blow these decorations away. 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. && $$ NMZ223-229-232>234-110100- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County- 214 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If holiday decorations are still displayed outside, gusty winds on Wednesday could damage or blow these decorations away. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ212-221-226-228-231-235>237-239-240-110100- /O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 214 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, South Central Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Eastern Lincoln County, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If holiday decorations are still displayed outside, gusty winds on Wednesday could damage or blow these decorations away. 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. && $$ NMZ222-224-227-230-238-110100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-Chaves County Plains- 214 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
4 follow-up statements
187 WWUS75 KABQ 110043 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 543 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 NMZ212>215-221-223-226-228-229-231>237-239-240-111200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 543 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If holiday decorations are still displayed outside, gusty winds could damage or blow these decorations away. 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. && $$ NMZ222-224-227-230-238-111200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-Chaves County Plains- 543 PM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
118 WWUS75 KABQ 110914 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 214 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 NMZ212>215-221-223-226-228-229-231>237-239-240-111800- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0001.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 214 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ NMZ216>219-111800- /O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.230111T1700Z-230112T0100Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- 214 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Espanola Valley, and Santa Fe Metro Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ222-224-227-230-238-111800- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.230111T1500Z-230112T0100Z/ Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-Chaves County Plains- 214 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 8 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. && $$ 11
722 WWUS75 KABQ 111743 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1043 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 NMZ212>215-221-223-226-228-229-231>237-239-240-120100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230112T0100Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 1043 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If holiday decorations are still displayed outside, gusty winds could damage or blow these decorations away. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ216>219-120100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230112T0100Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- 1043 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Espanola Valley, and Santa Fe Metro Area. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ222-224-227-230-238-120100- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230112T0100Z/ Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-Chaves County Plains- 1043 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 34
367 WWUS75 KABQ 120033 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 533 PM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 NMZ212>215-221-223-226-228-229-231>237-239-240-120145- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230112T0100Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 533 PM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...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. $$ NMZ216>219-222-224-227-230-238-120145- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230112T0100Z/ Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area- Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area- Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-Chaves County Plains- 533 PM MST Wed Jan 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... Although a few gusts may persist, winds will continue to decrease through the evening, therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ 24
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 Jan 10, 10:42 AM MST, 3 hours 32 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 10:42 AM MST, 3 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1042 AM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...New AVIATION... .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 230 AM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 Tuesday will be warm with high clouds and breezy to windy conditions in the Sangre de Cristo mountains and eastern plains. Strong winds are expected from the central mountains eastward Wednesday afternoon, with gusts up to 65 mph possible on the eastern plains. A few inches of snow are likely in the northern mountains with light rain and snow possible in the surrounding lower elevations. Mostly clear skies with above average temperatures will prevail Thursday and Friday. Precipitation chances begin to increase next Sunday. && .SHORT TERM... (Today through Wednesday) Issued at 230 AM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 Increasing westerly flow is forecast today, with strong mountaintop winds mixing down to the surface across eastern NM. The Wind Advisory for the Sangre De Cristos is still on track and will also include the central/northeast highlands east to Quay County beginning at 10AM. Warming is forecast today, despite increasing mid/high cloudiness, with downslope winds helping temperatures rise 10-20 degrees above normal across the eastern plains and highlands. Westerly flow aloft will continue to increase overnight, keeping the lower boundary layer at least partially mixed and with abundant cloud cover will make for well above normal low temperatures. The jet stream will move directly over NM on Wednesday as a shortwave trough moves along the CO/NM border, pushing a Pacific cold front across the state. Lee side cyclogenesis is forecast Wednesday afternoon over southeast CO, bringing a strengthening of the surface pressure gradient and strong to potentially damaging winds to much of eastern and central NM. Will keep the High Wind Watch as-is for now. Strong winds across eastern NM on Wednesday will likely result in patches of blowing dust with localized reduced visibility. In addition, the shortwave trough will bring sufficient forcing for a round of snow showers to northwest and north central NM late Tuesday night through Wednesday mid day. The Tusas Mountains will once again be the big winner, with around 6" likely across the peaks and higher west-facing slopes. A Winter Weather Advisory may be required for the Tusas, including Chama. Cold air advection behind the Pacific front will bring cooler temperatures on Wednesday, but highs are still forecast to be 5-10 degrees above normal across the eastern plains due in part to strong downslope winds. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday night through Monday) Issued at 230 AM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 On Wednesday night, the storm system will race off to the east as ridging quickly builds in behind it over the Intermountain West. Strong winds on the eastern plains will likely diminish into a breeze after sunset as 700 mb winds rapidly decrease and the boundary later decouples from the mid-levels. However, some guidance does have strong northwesterly winds behind the cold front holding on into the overnight hours before tapering off early Thursday morning. While the airmass behind the storm system will be colder than the current one, temperatures will only cool to around seasonal averages on Thursday afternoon. The tranquil weather will continue into Friday as temperatures warm to 5-15 degrees above average. Mid and upper level Pacific moisture begins to push into western New Mexico on Saturday, resulting in an uptick of high cloud cover in the western and central portions of the state. While there is good agreement that troughing will eventually push into the desert southwest early next week, cluster analysis shows disagreement on the depth of the trough as well as quickly it pushes into New Mexico. Regardless, unsettled weather with mountain snow, low elevation rain, and increased winds are expected early next week. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1034 AM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 VFR conditions will prevail through approximately 08Z. Thereafter, a cold front will move into northwest NM lowering cigs, potentially into MVFR. A band of snow will follow along and behind the front, impacting KFMN and KGUP between 09Z-12Z Wed. The band of snow is expected to diminish in intensity as it approaches the Rio Grande Valley, and likely dissolve east of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mt obscurations are possible during the morning hours across the northern mts. Elsewhere, strong westerly winds are expected to continue through this afternoon along and east of the Central Mountain Chain with gusts near 40 kts likely. Winds will briefly relax this evening, but will rapidly pick back up behind the aforementioned front. Thus, much stronger winds are expected area wide on Wednesday. Gusts between 30 and 40kts will be likely from the Rio Grande Valley westward, and from the Central Mountain Chain eastward gusts between 45 and 55kts are expected. Blowing dust may reduce visibility, especially across eastern NM. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 230 AM MST Tue Jan 10 2023 Stronger downslope winds will result in well above normal temperatures across the eastern plains today. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast across the east central plains this afternoon and a Red Flag Warning will be issued shortly. Even stronger winds will hit the area Wednesday as a potent trough races east along the CO/NM border. A Fire Weather Watch will be issued shortly for Wednesday for the central highlands, northeast plains and east central plains. Although fire weather climatology does not favor large fire growth in early January and forecast humidity is barely touching critical threshold, the Red Flag Threat index is showing sufficient coverage of critical conditions to justify the issuance of these products. Colder conditions will follow behind a Pacific cold front Wednesday night, then ridging will bring a warming trend from Thursday through Saturday with daytime temperatures rising back above normal areawide on Friday. Vent rates will take a dip and be mostly poor from Thursday through Saturday. Winds will be back on the uptrend late in the weekend and into early next week as the jet stream dips back to the south and brings two troughs, with the first one hitting on Sunday. The Sunday trough will bring chances for wetting precipitation to western NM, with accumulating snow to the mountains. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 50 30 42 19 / 10 60 20 0 Dulce........................... 45 25 36 10 / 20 70 60 0 Cuba............................ 48 27 37 16 / 5 40 30 0 Gallup.......................... 53 28 41 17 / 0 50 20 0 El Morro........................ 51 28 38 18 / 0 40 20 0 Grants.......................... 56 29 42 12 / 0 30 10 0 Quemado......................... 55 30 43 15 / 0 20 10 0 Magdalena....................... 57 34 47 24 / 0 0 5 0 Datil........................... 53 30 43 18 / 0 10 5 0 Reserve......................... 57 31 50 21 / 0 10 5 0 Glenwood........................ 61 37 52 29 / 0 10 5 0 Chama........................... 40 21 31 6 / 20 80 80 0 Los Alamos...................... 49 30 39 22 / 0 30 30 0 Pecos........................... 51 29 41 20 / 0 10 20 0 Cerro/Questa.................... 45 27 35 15 / 0 50 50 0 Red River....................... 40 20 29 10 / 0 50 50 0 Angel Fire...................... 42 23 31 1 / 0 40 40 0 Taos............................ 48 26 38 10 / 0 30 40 0 Mora............................ 51 30 38 18 / 0 10 20 0 Espanola........................ 54 30 45 17 / 0 20 20 0 Santa Fe........................ 50 29 41 22 / 0 10 20 0 Santa Fe Airport................ 52 29 44 19 / 0 10 20 0 Albuquerque Foothills........... 55 35 47 29 / 0 10 10 0 Albuquerque Heights............. 57 34 49 26 / 0 10 10 0 Albuquerque Valley.............. 58 32 52 24 / 0 10 5 0 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 56 32 49 25 / 0 10 10 0 Belen........................... 60 31 53 21 / 0 10 5 0 Bernalillo...................... 57 32 49 24 / 0 10 10 0 Bosque Farms.................... 59 31 52 20 / 0 10 5 0 Corrales........................ 57 32 49 24 / 0 10 10 0 Los Lunas....................... 59 31 53 20 / 0 10 5 0 Placitas........................ 54 33 45 25 / 0 10 20 0 Rio Rancho...................... 56 32 48 25 / 0 10 10 0 Socorro......................... 62 34 55 26 / 0 0 5 0 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 50 32 41 24 / 0 10 10 0 Tijeras......................... 52 33 44 25 / 0 10 10 0 Edgewood........................ 53 32 44 22 / 0 10 10 0 Moriarty/Estancia............... 56 30 46 18 / 0 10 10 0 Clines Corners.................. 54 32 44 19 / 0 0 10 0 Mountainair..................... 55 34 46 23 / 0 0 5 0 Gran Quivira.................... 55 33 47 23 / 0 0 5 0 Carrizozo....................... 60 39 52 28 / 0 0 0 0 Ruidoso......................... 58 39 49 23 / 0 0 5 0 Capulin......................... 60 30 47 17 / 0 0 10 0 Raton........................... 62 28 49 15 / 0 0 10 0 Springer........................ 63 27 50 15 / 0 0 5 0 Las Vegas....................... 60 33 46 18 / 0 0 10 0 Clayton......................... 68 37 54 24 / 0 0 10 0 Roy............................. 63 35 51 21 / 0 0 5 0 Conchas......................... 69 38 57 23 / 0 0 5 0 Santa Rosa...................... 67 37 56 24 / 0 0 5 0 Tucumcari....................... 72 39 61 23 / 0 0 0 0 Clovis.......................... 71 39 61 26 / 0 0 0 0 Portales........................ 72 39 62 27 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Sumner..................... 71 38 61 26 / 0 0 0 0 Roswell......................... 75 40 68 32 / 0 0 0 0 Picacho......................... 68 43 60 29 / 0 0 0 0 Elk............................. 66 43 58 26 / 0 0 0 0 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until 5 PM MST this afternoon for NMZ213>215-223- 229-232>234. Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon for NMZ104-125-126. High Wind Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon for NMZ212>215-221-223-226-228-229-231>237-239-240. Red Flag Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for NMZ126. && SHORT TERM...11 LONG TERM....16 AVIATION...34
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2:54 AM MST | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt and 4 more | 23 hr |
| Jan 10, 2:54 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 14 hr |
| Jan 10, 2:14 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Lincoln, Rio Arriba and 7 more | 28 hr |
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