Alert archive / New Mexico / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 8, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at Feb 19, 2023, 2:19 AM MST for 4 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 19, 2023, 6:00 PM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. 7 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 19, 2023, 2:19 AM MST (09:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 19, 2023, 6:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2023, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
Counties Colfax County, NM, Mora County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Union County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 185 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 8:29 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Raton Crews Airport, NM | ASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT. |
| Feb 19, 10:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 40 | 7 Nnw Miami, NM | MESONET STATION DVI03835 CIMARRON. |
| Feb 20, 7:28 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 3 Se Los Montoyas, NM | MESONET STATION FW1884 APACHE SPRINGS 1 NE. |
| Feb 20, 8:04 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 Wnw Gascon, NM | MESONET STATION GSCN5 BARTLEY. |
| Feb 20, 11:44 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 44 | 2 Sw El Turquillo, NM | WUNDERMAP - KNMMORA4. |
| Feb 20, 12:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Se Rociada, NM | WUNDERMAP - KNMROCIA7. |
| Feb 20, 12:54 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | 1 Se Gascon, NM | WUNDERMAP - KNMROCIA22. |
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 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 228 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
- 2417 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
632 WWUS75 KABQ 190919 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 219 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ227-228-191200- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230219T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands- 219 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST early this morning. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 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 along I-25. 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. && $$ NMZ215-191200- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230221T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230219T1200Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 219 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 AM MST early this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ213-214-191200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230219T1200Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 219 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on north to south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 24
9 follow-up statements
397 WWUS75 KABQ 191131 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 431 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ227-228-191900- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230219T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands- 431 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along I-25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ215-191900- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230219T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 431 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening 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. && $$ NMZ213-214-191245- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230219T1200Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 431 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds will continue to decrease through the morning, therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ 24
574 WWUS75 KABQ 191844 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1144 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ215-200500- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 1144 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening 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. && $$ NMZ227-228-200500- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands- 1144 AM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along I-25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ 11
541 WWUS75 KABQ 192013 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 113 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ228-200100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.230219T2013Z-230220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Far Northeast Highlands- 113 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along I-25. 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. && $$ NMZ215-200100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 113 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ227-200100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 113 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 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 along I-25. 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. && $$ NMZ229-200100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.230219T2013Z-230220T0100Z/ Northeast Highlands- 113 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 11
651 WWUS75 KABQ 192122 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 222 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ228-200100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T0100Z/ Far Northeast Highlands- 222 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along I-25. 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. && $$ NMZ215-200100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 222 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ227-200100- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 222 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 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 along I-25. 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. && $$ NMZ229-200100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.230220T1600Z-230221T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T0100Z/ Northeast Highlands- 222 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ223-226-232>237-239-240-200100- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.230220T1600Z-230221T0100Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 222 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San Miguel County, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ 11
836 WWUS75 KABQ 200052 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 552 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 NMZ228-201200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Far Northeast Highlands- 552 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on I-25. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ229-201200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.230220T1600Z-230221T0100Z/ Northeast Highlands- 552 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ215-201200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 552 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ227-201200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.230220T0100Z-230220T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass- 552 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 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. && $$ NMZ223-226-232>237-239-240-201200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.230220T1600Z-230221T0100Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County- De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 552 PM MST Sun Feb 19 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San Miguel County, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 34
015 WWUS75 KABQ 201135 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 435 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ227-228-201245- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230220T1200Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands- 435 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... The threat has ended. $$ NMZ215-201800- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 435 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ223-226-229-232>237-239-240-201800- /O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.230220T1600Z-230221T0000Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- Southwest Chaves County- 435 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 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 north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 24
878 WWUS75 KABQ 201748 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1048 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ215-210000- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 1048 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ223-226-229-232>237-239-240-210000- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands- Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County- Southwest Chaves County- 1048 AM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * 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 roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 11
320 WWUS75 KABQ 202137 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ215-210545- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ223-229-232>237-239-240-210545- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T1500Z-230223T0900Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San Miguel County, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ226-210545- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T0900Z-230223T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ South Central Mountains- 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ227-228-230-231-210545- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T1500Z-230223T0900Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County- 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ213-214-210545- /O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ212-219>222-224-225-238-241-210545- /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T1500Z-230223T0900Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley- Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 237 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ 11
681 WWUS75 KABQ 202346 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 NMZ215-211200- /O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ223-229-232>237-239-240-211200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T1500Z-230223T0900Z/ Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San Miguel County, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ226-211200- /O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230221T0000Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T0900Z-230223T1200Z/ South Central Mountains- 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ227-228-230-231-211200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T1500Z-230223T0900Z/ Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County- 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Union County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ NMZ213-214-211200- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.230221T1500Z-230222T0200Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NMZ212-219>222-224-225-238-241-211200- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0005.230222T1500Z-230223T0900Z/ Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley- Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley- South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands- 446 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of blowing dust will be possible. This may locally reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ 34
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 18, 10:34 PM MST, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 18, 10:34 PM MST, 3 hours 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1034 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...New AVIATION... .UPDATE... Issued at 842 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 In the last 45 minutes, winds at KRTN have skyrocketed as mountain waves crash onto the area. Winds have gusted as high as 74 mph. Though this will likely not persist all night long, have upgraded the Wind Advisory for the Raton Pass area to a High Wind Warning, and have included the Far Northeast Highlands, to include Raton, into a High Wind Warning as well for these erratic gusts. High profile vehicles will need to use extra caution with these dangerous crosswinds. Updated ZFP out shortly. && .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 124 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 Temperatures will continue to warm through mid next week, with them rising above normal across eastern New Mexico beginning tomorrow to as much as 10 to 15 degrees above normal Monday and Tuesday. Central and western New Mexico will be around to a few degrees below normal Sunday through Tuesday. The main story for the upcoming week will be the wind, with breezy to windy conditions each and every afternoon Sunday through Tuesday. Strong and potentially damaging west winds are expected areawide on Wednesday as a storm system dives south from the Pacific northwest. The storm system will bring colder temperatures, along with the chance for rain and snow showers to areas along and west of the central mountain chain late Tuesday through early Thursday. Temperatures cool down to a few degrees below normal across central and eastern areas and around 10 to 15 degrees below normal for northern and western areas on Thursday behind the storm system. Eastern and central New Mexico temperatures warm up slightly above normal again on Friday ahead of the next storm system diving south along the Pacific coast. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Sunday night) Issued at 124 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 Winds aloft are forecast to trend up significantly overnight into Sunday as the polar jet stream dives southeast from the Pacific NW and the subtropical jet rises northeast into NM. Stronger winds will hit the peaks of the Sangre De Cristos this evening and may work down the east slopes, including the Johnson/Bartlett Mesas. Not a classic mountain wave scenario, but worthy of a Wind Advisory that will be issued shortly and will be valid through the overnight hours. A Wind Advisory may also be required for the northeast quarter Sunday, but not a slam dunk and am expecting a significant increase in cloud cover from south to north Sunday due to Pacific moisture advection. Given the moisture advection and dynamics at play, showers are forecast Sunday afternoon and evening with the best chances across the southern mountains. Snow levels will be high, but the peaks west of Ruidoso could pick up 5-10" of welcomed snowfall through early Monday morning. Temperatures will trend up through the period and be above normal Sunday night due to cloud cover and a disturbed lower boundary layer. The latest NAM is showing greater potential for mountain wave action to the lee of the Sangre De Cristos late Sunday night. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Friday) Issued at 124 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 Some lower elevation showers and mountain snow is possible early Monday around the southwest mountains and Sacramento mountains, due to a subtropical tap of moisture ahead of a cutoff low pressure just west of Baja California. Additionally some gusty west winds of 35 to 45 mph and mountain wave activity is possible along the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, due to the enhanced upper level flow from the polar and subtropical jets. Meanwhile, northern and central areas should see cloud cover slowly decrease throughout the day thanks to drier west and northwest flow behind Sunday's northern stream upper level trough. High temperatures will be around to as much as 6 degrees below average for areas along and west of the central mountain chain. Meanwhile, high temperatures across the eastern plains will be around 10 to 15 degrees above average thanks to the downslope westerly flow. Another day of breezy to windy conditions of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 mph is expected across the region due to a developing surface lee low. Similar conditions are expected areawide on Tuesday, with slightly less cloud cover, as the upper low over Baja California begins to get absorbed by a larger longwave upper level trough diving south from the Gulf of Alaska over the Pacific Northwest. Clouds will increase across northwest New Mexico late Tuesday, with orographically enhanced rain and snow showers along the southwest facing slopes of the Chuskas and Tusas mountains Tuesday night. Winds really crank up areawide on Wednesday, as the polar jet with winds of 150 to 160 kts along the base of the aforementioned upper level trough drapes itself over New Mexico. Strong west flow of 45 to 55 kts at 700 mb and 95 to 110 kts at 500 mb along with deep ABL mixing (especially across eastern New Mexico) and a lee surface low of 986 mb in southeast Colorado will result in strong surface winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts of up to 65 mph. Additionally, there will be a chance for rain and mountain snow across areas west of the central mountain chain as a shortwave pivots around the main upper level longwave trough over the northern Rockies. These areas will be cooler by 5 to 10 degrees due to the passage of a Pacific front in association with the shortwave. Gusty winds are expected to remain for most of the region into Wednesday night, as the shortwave exits northeast into the central plains. Cooler temperatures are expected areawide on Thursday behind the disturbance and a backdoor front briefly clipping northeast New Mexico. Breezy to locally windy southwest winds will return Thursday afternoon, due to a developing weak surface trough along the east slopes of the central mountain chain. Temperatures will warm up by around 5 to 10 degrees areawide on Friday, ahead of the next upper level shortwave trough diving south along the Pacific coast into the Great Basin and desert southwest with more orographically forced rain and higher elevation snow along southwest facing slopes late Friday. Southwest winds will also ramp across eastern New Mexico again Friday afternoon, with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting to 45 mph expected due to development of another lee surface low over southeast Colorado. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1022 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 Clouds will continue to increase overnight and through Sunday as subtropical moisture works its way northward ahead of the Pacific upper low. Cigs will mostly remain VFR, but could see some localized MVFR Sunday afternoon and/or Sunday night. Mainly isolated high elevation snow and lower elevation rain showers can be expected across portions of central and western NM Sun aftn/night as well. Currently, confidence remains low that any TAF site will be impacted by precipitation. Otherwise, strong winds will also be a concern over the next 24 hours (and beyond). Overnight, mountain waves may crash between the Colorado border and KLVS with gusts in excess of 50kts. Gusts near 40-45kts will also be possible along the Sangre de Cristo Mts. After a brief break in the morning, westerly wind gusts near 40kts will again be possible Sunday afternoon across much of NE and EC NM. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 124 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2023 Both the polar and subtropical jet streams will play a significant role in bringing strong winds to the area through the forecast period. Through early week, the strongest winds will be along and east of the central mountain chain, but humidity is forecast to remain below critical threshold. If critical fire weather conditions were to occur through early week it would be on Tuesday afternoon across the east central plains. A high wind event is forecast Wednesday, with the potential for damaging winds as a strong polar jet stream moves directly over NM. Critical fire weather conditions are possible across eastern NM Wednesday, but humidity is forecast to remain below critical threshold at this time. Wednesday's event will bring chances for wetting precipitation to the mountains, especially to the peaks and west-facing slopes. Expect a break on Thursday followed by winds back on the uptrend Friday ahead of an upper level trough. Vent rates will be mostly good to excellent through the period, although a few central and western valleys may stay poor through Tuesday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 19 46 20 48 / 0 5 0 0 Dulce........................... 13 41 12 45 / 5 20 5 0 Cuba............................ 21 43 23 44 / 0 20 10 5 Gallup.......................... 22 47 24 50 / 0 20 10 5 El Morro........................ 23 45 27 46 / 0 20 20 10 Grants.......................... 22 49 24 51 / 0 20 10 5 Quemado......................... 26 48 29 50 / 0 30 20 10 Magdalena....................... 29 51 34 54 / 0 20 20 10 Datil........................... 26 46 30 50 / 0 20 20 5 Reserve......................... 22 50 28 54 / 0 20 20 20 Glenwood........................ 34 52 39 58 / 0 30 30 30 Chama........................... 12 35 14 40 / 5 30 10 5 Los Alamos...................... 25 44 28 46 / 0 20 20 0 Pecos........................... 25 43 29 48 / 0 20 20 0 Cerro/Questa.................... 23 39 27 43 / 0 10 5 0 Red River....................... 14 33 18 38 / 0 20 5 0 Angel Fire...................... 10 35 16 39 / 0 20 10 0 Taos............................ 14 41 19 45 / 0 10 10 0 Mora............................ 24 45 29 49 / 0 10 20 0 Espanola........................ 21 49 25 51 / 0 10 10 0 Santa Fe........................ 25 42 29 47 / 0 20 20 5 Santa Fe Airport................ 23 45 26 50 / 0 20 20 0 Albuquerque Foothills........... 33 49 36 54 / 0 20 20 10 Albuquerque Heights............. 30 51 35 56 / 0 20 20 5 Albuquerque Valley.............. 27 53 32 59 / 0 20 10 5 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 28 51 32 56 / 0 20 10 5 Belen........................... 24 55 31 60 / 0 20 20 5 Bernalillo...................... 28 52 31 56 / 0 20 20 5 Bosque Farms.................... 23 54 30 59 / 0 20 20 5 Corrales........................ 28 52 32 57 / 0 20 20 5 Los Lunas....................... 24 54 31 59 / 0 20 20 5 Placitas........................ 30 49 33 53 / 0 20 20 10 Rio Rancho...................... 28 51 32 56 / 0 20 20 5 Socorro......................... 29 57 35 62 / 0 20 20 10 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 30 44 32 49 / 0 30 20 10 Tijeras......................... 29 46 33 51 / 0 30 20 10 Edgewood........................ 25 47 29 51 / 0 30 20 10 Moriarty/Estancia............... 21 50 27 54 / 0 20 20 5 Clines Corners.................. 25 47 29 50 / 0 10 20 5 Mountainair..................... 27 48 33 52 / 0 20 30 10 Gran Quivira.................... 28 50 33 53 / 0 20 30 10 Carrizozo....................... 34 53 39 57 / 0 30 40 20 Ruidoso......................... 32 48 36 50 / 0 40 40 20 Capulin......................... 24 50 27 55 / 0 0 0 0 Raton........................... 21 52 25 57 / 0 0 0 0 Springer........................ 19 54 26 59 / 0 0 0 0 Las Vegas....................... 28 50 32 55 / 0 5 5 0 Clayton......................... 29 63 32 66 / 0 0 0 0 Roy............................. 25 58 32 61 / 0 0 0 0 Conchas......................... 32 64 39 68 / 0 5 0 0 Santa Rosa...................... 31 62 38 62 / 0 5 5 0 Tucumcari....................... 32 66 39 70 / 0 0 0 0 Clovis.......................... 32 65 39 67 / 0 0 0 0 Portales........................ 30 66 39 69 / 0 0 5 0 Fort Sumner..................... 31 64 40 66 / 0 5 0 0 Roswell......................... 34 66 43 73 / 0 10 10 0 Picacho......................... 34 61 40 63 / 0 10 10 5 Elk............................. 33 57 39 60 / 0 30 20 5 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until 5 AM MST Sunday for NMZ213>215. High Wind Warning until 5 AM MST Sunday for NMZ227-228. && SHORT TERM...11 LONG TERM....71 AVIATION...34
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 18, 8:59 PM MST, 5 hours 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
859 PM MST SAT FEB 18 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0821 PM NON-TSTM WND GST RATON CREWS AIRPORT 36.73N 104.50W
02/18/2023 M74 MPH COLFAX NM ASOS
ASOS STATION KRTN RATON CREWS AIRPORT.
&&Local storm report, Feb 18, 10:45 PM MST, 3 hours 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1045 PM MST SAT FEB 18 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0150 PM HIGH SUST WINDS 4 E HAGERMAN 33.10N 104.25W
02/14/2023 M40 MPH CHAVES NM MESONET
LATE REPORT FOR 2/14 HIGH SUSTAINED WIND.
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RJHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 8:37 PM MST | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Mora, Union | 8 hr |
| Feb 19, 1:13 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Colfax, Mora, San Miguel | 5 hr |
| Feb 19, 2:22 PM MST | Wind Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Quay and 4 more | 27 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.