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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 25, 202321 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Feb 25, 2023, 2:12 PM MST for 21 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 26, 2023, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 16 hr. 60 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
Feb 25, 2023, 2:12 PM MST (21:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2023, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 27, 2023, 1:00 AM MST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
All 21 counties

Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:10 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
Feb 26, 9:15 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 0.21 E Zuni Pueblo, NMSNOW SQUALL. VISIBILITY LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE WITH STRONG WIND GUSTS.
Feb 26, 9:30 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 0.2Mentmore, NMSNOW SQUALL. VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/4 MILE WITH 47 MPH WIND GUST.
Feb 26, 10:10 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4121 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM34 STALLION WIT (WSMR).
Feb 26, 10:15 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 0.52 Ssw Bluewater Lake St, NMSNOW SQUALL. VISIBILITY DOWN TO 50 FEET AT TIMES WITH GUSTS NEAR 35 MPH.
Feb 26, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Wnw Moriarty, NMMESONET STATION NMC47 EDGEWOOD SWCD.
Feb 26, 10:30 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4022 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM08 HARRY (WSMR).
Feb 26, 10:30 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4410 Sw Bingham, NMMESONET STATION WSM40 MINE (WSMR).
Feb 26, 10:30 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 0.51 Ne Bluewater, NMSNOW SQUALL. VISIBILITY ONLY A FEW HUNDRED FEET WITH GUSTS NEAR 35 MPH.
Feb 26, 10:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6318 S Bingham, NM
Feb 26, 10:45 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 1.2Pietown, NMSNOW SQUALL. VISIBILITY DOWN TO 100 YDS WITH GUSTS NEAR 30 MPH.
Feb 26, 10:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 W Oscuro, NMMESONET STATION WSM14 OSCURA RANGE CAMP (WSMR).
Feb 26, 10:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 40Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 10:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 416 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 S Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC CLINES CORNERS 1 SSE.
Feb 26, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 616 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 10:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 10:55 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 403 Ese Moriarty, NMAWOS STATION K0E0 MORIARTY MUNI AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 10:55 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 442 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT.
Feb 26, 10:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM35 SULF (WSMR).
Feb 26, 10:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6010 S Bingham, NMMESONET STATION WSM10 NORTH OSCURA PEAK (WSMR).
Feb 26, 10:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Wsw Oscuro, NMMESONET STATION WSM30 PHILLIPS HILL (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6721 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM34 STALLION WIT (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6925 Se Bosque Del Apache, NM
Feb 26, 11:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6928 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM33 ZUMWALT TRACK (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 Ene Cuervo, NMMESONET STATION UP273 CUERVO 3.5 NE (UPR).
Feb 26, 11:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5928 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM33 ZUMWALT TRACK (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 W Oscuro, NMMESONET STATION WSM14 OSCURA RANGE CAMP (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6622 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM08 HARRY (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:11 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Ese Contreras, NMMESONET STATION SEVN5 CONTRERAS 1 ESE (SEVILLETA).
Feb 26, 11:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6710 Sw Bingham, NM
Feb 26, 11:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6610 Sw Bingham, NMMESONET STATION WSM40 MINE (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7019 Wsw Oscuro, NMMESONET STATION WSM06 POLE 616 (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ne Abo, NM
Feb 26, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 S Capulin, NMDELAYED LSR: PRIVATE WEATHER STATION - KNMDESMO6.
Feb 26, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 675 Wsw Oscuro, NMMESONET STATION WSM30 PHILLIPS HILL (WSMR).
Feb 26, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 S Fort Stanton, NMAWOS STATION KSRR SIERRA BLANCA RGNL ARPT.
Feb 26, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 649 Ese Bosque Del Apache, NM
Feb 26, 11:45 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4311 Se Vaughn, NMMESONET STATION NMC40 SE VAUGHN.
Feb 26, 11:45 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 453 Wnw Moriarty, NMMESONET STATION NMC47 EDGEWOOD SWCD.
Feb 26, 11:51 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 413 W Midway, NMASOS STATION KROW ROSWELL AIR CENTER.
Feb 26, 11:53 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 45Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 11:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Raton Crews Airport, NMASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 11:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 E Storrie Lake State, NMASOS STATION KLVS LAS VEGAS MUNI AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 11:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 S Clines Corners, NMASOS STATION KCQC CLINES CORNERS 1 SSE.
Feb 26, 11:55 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 473 W Belen, NMAWOS STATION KBRG BELEN REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 11:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 W Belen, NMAWOS STATION KBRG BELEN REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Ruidoso, NMMESONET STATION COPN5 RUIDOSO 1 NNW (SMOKEY BEAR).
Feb 26, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 S Northern Meadows, NMMESONET STATION DW7603 RIO RANCHO.
Feb 26, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Ne Isleta Pueblo, NMTRAILER RIPPED OFF THE FRAME ON BROADWAY IN FRONT OF ISLETA CASINO.
Feb 26, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6921 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM34 STALLION WIT (WSMR).
Feb 26, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7011 Se Bosque Del Apache, NMMESONET STATION WSM35 SULF (WSMR).
Feb 26, 12:14 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 484 Ne South Valley, NMASOS STATION KABQ ALBUQUERQUE INTL SUNPORT.
Feb 26, 12:14 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 636 Nne Carrizozo, NMMESONET STATION UP964 CARRIZOZO 6 NE (UPR).
Feb 26, 12:14 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 724 Ne South Valley, NMASOS STATION KABQ ALBUQUERQUE INTL SUNPORT.
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 453 Ese Moriarty, NMAWOS STATION K0E0 MORIARTY MUNI AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 483 W Belen, NMAWOS STATION KBRG BELEN REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 5211 Se Vaughn, NMMESONET STATION NMC40 SE VAUGHN.
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Nnw Tome, NMMESONET STATION FW8473 TOME 2 NNW.
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ese Moriarty, NMAWOS STATION K0E0 MORIARTY MUNI AIRPORT.
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 E Bernalillo, NMMESONET STATION DW5430 BERNALILLO 3 E.

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 103 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 2023-02-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°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 2023-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 190 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
2418 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
190 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
250 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

750 
WWUS75 KABQ 252112
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
212 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

NMZ208-219-220-241-260515-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0006.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
Southwest Mountains-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
212 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. 
  Locally higher gusts possible across the high peaks of the 
  Southwest Mountains.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Southwest Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and San 
  Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* 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...Localized areas of blowing snow or blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-221>240-260515-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0006.230226T1600Z-230227T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De
Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
212 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Damage may occur to mobile homes, 
  roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing 
  dust may create reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow creating 
  reduced visibility is possible in the Sacramento mountains, 
  central highlands, Sandia and Manzano mountains and east slopes of 
  the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Sunday 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-218-260515-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Santa Fe Metro Area-
212 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area and West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* 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...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities 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.

&&

$$

NMZ204-216-217-260515-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-
212 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Espanola Valley, Northwest Highlands, and Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
809 
WWUS75 KABQ 260459
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
959 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

NMZ207-208-218>220-241-261230-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
959 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. 
  Locally higher gusts possible across the high peaks of the 
  Southwest Mountains.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Santa Fe Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* 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...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-221>240-261230-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De
Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
959 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Damage may occur to mobile homes, 
  roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing 
  dust may create reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow creating 
  reduced visibility is possible in the Sacramento mountains, 
  central highlands, Sandia and Manzano mountains and east slopes of 
  the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Sunday 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.

&&

$$

NMZ204-216-217-261230-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-
959 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Espanola Valley, Northwest Highlands, and Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Shoemake
665 
WWUS75 KABQ 261004
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
304 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

NMZ207-208-218>220-241-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
304 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 
PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. 
  Locally higher gusts possible across the high peaks of the 
  Southwest Mountains.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Santa Fe Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 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...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-221>240-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.230226T1600Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De
Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
304 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 
AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Damage may occur to mobile homes, 
  roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing 
  dust will create reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow creating 
  reduced visibility is possible in the Sacramento mountains, 
  central highlands, Sandia and Manzano mountains and east slopes of 
  the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Sunday 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.

&&

$$

NMZ204-216-217-261900-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.230226T1600Z-230227T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-
304 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Espanola Valley, Northwest Highlands, and Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

11
646 
WWUS75 KABQ 261827
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1127 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

NMZ207-208-218>220-241-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1127 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. 
  Locally higher gusts likely across the high peaks of the Southwest 
  Mountains.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Santa Fe Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 8 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...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-215-221>240-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De
Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-
1127 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Damage may occur to mobile homes, 
  roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing 
  dust will create reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow creating 
  reduced visibility is possible in the Sacramento mountains, 
  central highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains and the east 
  slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains 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.

&&

$$

NMZ204-216-217-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230227T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-
1127 AM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Espanola Valley, Northwest Highlands, and Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow or blowing dust could suddenly 
  reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
049 
WWUS75 KABQ 262132
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
232 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

NMZ215-223-229-233-239-270300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.230227T0800Z-230228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Guadalupe 
  County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM MST Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Damage may occur to mobile homes, 
  roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing 
  dust will create reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow creating 
  reduced visibility is possible in the Central Highlands and the 
  east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-208-218>220-241-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. 
  Locally higher gusts likely across the high peaks of the Southwest 
  Mountains.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Santa Fe Metro 
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-221-222-224>228-230>232-234>238-240-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-South Central
Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson
and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Damage may occur to mobile homes, 
  roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing 
  dust will create reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of blowing snow creating 
  reduced visibility is possible in the Sacramento Mountains as well 
  as the Sandia and Manzano Mountains 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.

&&

$$

NMZ204-216-217-270300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230227T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-
232 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Espanola Valley, Northwest Highlands, and Upper Rio Grande 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 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
083 
WWUS75 KABQ 270252
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
752 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

NMZ207-208-218>220-241-270400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
752 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

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

Winds have decreased in speed and therefore the High Wind Warning 
will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ204-216-217-270400-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230227T0300Z/
Northwest Highlands-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-
752 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

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

Winds have decreased in speed and therefore the Wind Advisory will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ215-223-229-233-239-270800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.230227T0800Z-230228T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
752 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Guadalupe 
  County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM MST Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 5 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-221-222-224>228-230>232-234>238-240-270800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-South Central
Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson
and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
752 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

Shoemake
214 
WWUS75 KABQ 270801
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
101 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

NMZ215-223-229-233-239-271915-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230228T0000Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County-
101 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Guadalupe 
  County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Northeast 
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-221-222-224>228-230>232-234>238-240-270915-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230227T0800Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-South Central
Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Johnson
and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Southwest Chaves County-
101 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

$$

11

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 Feb 25, 10:45 AM MST, 3 hours 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 25, 10:45 AM MST, 3 hours 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1045 AM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 224 AM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

Today will be mostly cloudy with slightly above average temperatures
and breezy conditions in the northeast and southwest. A Pacific
storm will bring strong to damaging winds to the state on Sunday,
with hazardous crosswinds and blowing dust creating difficult travel
conditions in most of central and eastern New Mexico. Snow and
blowing snow are possible along a gusty cold front that will cross
the state from west to east during the day. Windy conditions
continue into early next week in eastern New Mexico. Another storm
system may bring more precipitation mid-week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 224 AM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

The next in a seemingly endless series of upper level troughs/lows
is turning inland over SoCal per the latest water vapor satellite
imagery and was analyzed at around 530dam at 500mb at 00Z. Ahead of
the upper low, the subtropical jetstream is pumping Pacific
moisture up over the region and will result in extensive mid/high
cloudiness today. Warmer temperatures are forecast today as winds
back to the south-southwest and highs are forecast above normal most
areas. Low level moisture will invade southeast NM overnight and
result in low stratus and potentially some fog across Curry and
Roosevelt Counties. Winds aloft will be on the uptrend tonight as
the upper low picks up speed and advances east into AZ. The upper
low is forecast to accelerate east across NM Sunday, pushing a
Pacific cold front across the state. Precipitation chances with this
system will be highest across the mountains and areas along/west of
the Continental Divide. Several inches of snow are likely in the
northern and western mountains and an advisory may be required for
the Tusas and southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains, but this system
will be a quick-hitter which will significantly limit snow amounts.
The bigger impact will definitely be the strong to potentially
damaging winds. All the right ingredients will be in place to hit
our wind speed forecast including a deepening lee side trough with a
lee side low over southeast CO near 988mb, an impressive pressure
gradient with rapidly rising pressure after fropa, strong winds
aloft with 700mb speeds up to 70kts, possible gust enhancement from
showers and timing of the passage coinciding with max heating/mixing
across eastern NM. Gusts along/east of the central mountain chain to
between 65-75mph will be common Sunday afternoon. Will keep the High
Wind Watch in place with no changes. Blowing dust is likely Sunday
afternoon as well, mainly across the eastern plains.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 224 AM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

There is some uncertainty in regard to how late into the night
strong winds will continue in eastern New Mexico. While the
strongest 700 mb winds will already be over west Texas, the strong
surface gradient in place due to the lee trough over southeast
Colorado may keep 30-40 mph winds going through the night in the
central highlands and along the east slopes of the central
mountain chain. A few orographically enhanced snow showers will
continue into the overnight in northern New Mexico, but the dry
airmass behind the cold front should end any precipitation by
Monday morning.

Dry westerly flow will continue Monday into Tuesday, allowing for
strong breezes to develop each afternoon, particularly in eastern
New Mexico. A shortwave with decent moisture may skirt northern NM
on Tuesday, generating scattered mountain snow showers, but little
in the way of accumulation is expected. A deeper trough will likely
impact the area Wednesday and Thursday, bringing more widespread
precipitation and an uptick in winds. Guidance is trending towards a
slightly deeper storm that would place the jet max and associated
strong winds well south of the CWA. However, a deeper storm would
bring an unseasonably cold airmass into the region. 700 mb
temperatures may drop below -10C, allowing for snow down to valley
floors. While snowfall totals are still uncertain at this time,
precipitation will once again favor western and northern New Mexico.
Below average temperatures and breezy conditions are expected to
persist through the end of the workweek.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1036 AM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

Considerable mid to high clouds persist over nrn and central NM
in advance of an upper low centered off SoCal at 17Z. Clouds to
diminish from nw to se over the state aft 26/00Z as the upper low
and associated cold front start to advance ewd, reaching wrn NM by
26/15Z and racing into central NM around 26/18Z. Low clouds and
isold br may advance into sern NM impacting KROW and KCVS aft
26/10Z but should exit aft 26/15Z as conditions deteriorate over
wrn NM in MVFR cigs/vsbys in snow showers, blsn and bldu.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 224 AM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR
MUCH OF EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO VERY STRONG WINDS...

An upper level low and associated Pacific cold front will race east
across the region Sunday, bringing another round of strong winds to
the state. This system will also bring chances for wetting
precipitation, with the best chances in the mountains and west of
the Continental Divide. Unusually strong winds and above normal
temperatures will bring a threat for critical fire weather condtions
to the eastern plains on Sunday, where a Fire Weather Watch is in
effect. Moderate to strong westerly flow on Mon/Tue will result in
downslope winds across eastern NM and the potential for critical
fire weather conditions, especially Tuesday. Moisture will trend up
Wed/Thu as another upper level trough/low approaches and passes over
the state, bringing a bout of strong winds and more chances for
wetting precipitation. Windy conditions may persist Fri/Sat,
especially across eastern NM.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  54  29  42  21 /   0   5  50   0
Dulce...........................  51  23  39  11 /   0  10  80  10
Cuba............................  51  29  40  16 /   0   0  60   5
Gallup..........................  56  27  36  18 /   0  10  70   0
El Morro........................  54  28  35  18 /   0   0  70   0
Grants..........................  57  24  39  14 /   0   0  50   0
Quemado.........................  57  29  36  17 /   0   5  70   0
Magdalena.......................  62  36  45  23 /   0   5  30   0
Datil...........................  58  30  37  19 /   0   5  40   0
Reserve.........................  59  27  38  12 /   0   5  80   0
Glenwood........................  63  33  41  22 /   5   5  80   0
Chama...........................  45  22  36   9 /   0  10  90  10
Los Alamos......................  51  34  43  22 /   0   5  70  10
Pecos...........................  54  32  46  22 /   0   5  70  10
Cerro/Questa....................  49  32  41  19 /   0   0  60   5
Red River.......................  44  26  36  12 /   0   5  70  10
Angel Fire......................  46  26  39  11 /   0   5  70  20
Taos............................  51  28  43  13 /   0   5  50   5
Mora............................  54  33  46  20 /   0   0  60   5
Espanola........................  58  30  50  22 /   0   5  50   5
Santa Fe........................  53  33  46  23 /   5   5  70  20
Santa Fe Airport................  56  31  48  21 /   0   5  60  10
Albuquerque Foothills...........  59  41  50  28 /   5   5  50   5
Albuquerque Heights.............  60  37  52  25 /   5   5  40   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  62  35  54  23 /   5   5  40   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  60  35  51  24 /   5   5  40   0
Belen...........................  64  35  54  22 /   0   5  30   0
Bernalillo......................  61  35  52  25 /   5   5  50   5
Bosque Farms....................  63  33  54  20 /   0   0  30   0
Corrales........................  61  34  52  25 /   5   5  40   0
Los Lunas.......................  63  32  54  21 /   0   5  30   0
Placitas........................  58  38  49  26 /   5   5  50   5
Rio Rancho......................  60  35  51  25 /   5   5  40   0
Socorro.........................  69  38  55  24 /   0   0  30   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  55  36  45  23 /   5   5  60   5
Tijeras.........................  57  37  47  24 /   5   5  60   5
Edgewood........................  57  33  48  22 /   5   0  70   5
Moriarty/Estancia...............  60  29  49  20 /   0   0  60   5
Clines Corners..................  57  34  47  20 /   0   5  60   5
Mountainair.....................  60  36  47  22 /   0   0  50   0
Gran Quivira....................  61  36  47  22 /   0   0  40   5
Carrizozo.......................  65  44  52  26 /   0   5  30   0
Ruidoso.........................  61  41  48  25 /   0  10  40   0
Capulin.........................  62  36  54  24 /   0   0  20   0
Raton...........................  63  30  56  21 /   0   0  20   0
Springer........................  64  31  57  21 /   0   0  20   0
Las Vegas.......................  60  33  53  24 /   0   5  40   5
Clayton.........................  68  39  63  29 /   0   0  20   0
Roy.............................  62  36  58  26 /   0   0  20   0
Conchas.........................  66  40  63  29 /   0   5  30   0
Santa Rosa......................  64  38  62  30 /   0   5  40   5
Tucumcari.......................  68  42  69  29 /   5  10  30   0
Clovis..........................  62  40  68  30 /   0  10  30   5
Portales........................  62  41  69  31 /   0  10  20   5
Fort Sumner.....................  61  41  64  31 /   5  10  30   5
Roswell.........................  64  44  67  29 /   0   5  10   0
Picacho.........................  66  44  63  30 /   0   5  10   0
Elk.............................  67  44  58  29 /   0  10  20   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through late Sunday night
for NMZ212-215-221>240.

Fire Weather Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening
for NMZ104-123-125-126.

High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening for
NMZ208-219-220-241.

&&

SHORT TERM...11
LONG TERM....16
AVIATION...99

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 25, 2:05 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQCatron, Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora and 7 more28 hr
Feb 25, 2:12 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQMcKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan, Santa Fe, Taos30 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.