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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM

December 2, 20238 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Dec 2, 2023, 1:20 PM MST for 8 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Dec 2, 2023, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Dec 2, 2023, 1:20 PM MST (20:20 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2023, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 3, 2023, 5:00 PM MST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Colfax County, NM, Guadalupe County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 145 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 3, 10:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 Nnw San Ignacio, NMMesonet station TCCN5 Thompson Cattle.
Dec 3, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6311 Se Vaughn, NMMesonet station SVAN5 Se Vaughn.
Dec 3, 11:35 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4611 Se Vaughn, NMMesonet station SVAN5 Se Vaughn.
Dec 3, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5911 Se Vaughn, NMMesonet station SVAN5 Se Vaughn.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 134 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 2023-12-02Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2023-12-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1223 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

950 
WWUS75 KABQ 022020
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

NMZ214-215-030000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0016.231203T0600Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0021.231203T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For 
  the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing snow are possible.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213-030000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0021.231203T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* 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...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For 
  the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing snow are possible.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-030000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0021.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* 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 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For 
  the High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ212-227>229-030000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Far Northeast 
  Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and 
  Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways, including I-25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ233-030000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ221-030000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 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...Localized areas of blowing snow are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ226-239-030000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ232-234>237-030000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-De Baca County-
120 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Quay County, Roosevelt 
  County, and Eastern San Miguel County.

* 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 north to 
  south oriented area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibilities 
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
355 
WWUS75 KABQ 022350
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
450 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

NMZ213>215-031000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0021.231203T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
450 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-031000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0021.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
450 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
SUNDAY...


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

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 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.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ212-227>229-233-031000-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Guadalupe County-
450 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...


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

* WHERE...Guadalupe County, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, 
  Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including 
  Raton Pass, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-232-234>237-239-030100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-
450 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds are beginning to decrease in speed, and therefore the current 
wind advisory will be allowed to expire this evening. Strong winds 
will redevelop on Sunday and this another Wind Advisory may be 
needed.

$$

NMZ221-031000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
450 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Shoemake
423 
WWUS75 KABQ 030852
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
152 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

NMZ213>215-032200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
152 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ223-032200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0021.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
152 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING 
TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ235-236-032200-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1800Z-231204T0000Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
152 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ212-221-227>229-233-032200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.231203T1200Z-231204T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton
Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-
152 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including 
  Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and 
  Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 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, including I-25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

11
171 
WWUS75 KABQ 031835
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1135 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

NMZ233-040000-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-
1135 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be felt across western 
  Guadalupe County.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-040000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
1135 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing snow are possible.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ223-040000-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
1135 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ212-221-227>229-040000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton
Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
1135 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including 
  Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, 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.

&&

$$

NMZ235-236-040000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
1135 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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427 
WWUS75 KABQ 032346
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
446 PM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

NMZ213>215-223-233-040100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-Guadalupe County-
446 PM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Although occasional gusts up to 45 mph will probably continue until 
10 PM MST in the Clines Corners area, winds elsewhere will continue 
to decrease, so the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ212-221-227>229-235-236-040100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-231204T0000Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton
Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-
446 PM MST Sun Dec 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind speeds will continue to weaken through sunset, so the Wind 
Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 2, 1:33 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchABQColfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos12 hr
Dec 2, 1:20 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Colfax, Curry, Guadalupe, Mora, Roosevelt and 6 more28 hr

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High Wind Warnings in New Mexico, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.