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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 182, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 31, 2023, 8:10 PM MDT for Chaves County, Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was in force for 50 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 31, 2023, 8:10 PM MDT (02:10 UTC)
- Expired
- May 31, 2023, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Chaves County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM
The radar
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 255 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
- 809 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -100 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2023 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -1.1
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 31, 6:12 PM MDT, 1 hour 58 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 31, 6:12 PM MDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
719 PM MDT Wed May 31 2023
NMZ237-010145-
De Baca County-
719 PM MDT Wed May 31 2023
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CENTRAL DE BACA
COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM MDT...
At 719 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Yeso to 13 miles northeast
of Mesa. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Sumner and Sumner Lake.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 308 and 330.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and
hazardous driving conditions.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
east central New Mexico.
&&
LAT...LON 3400 10453 3422 10465 3461 10453 3461 10429
3439 10416
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 205DEG 35KT 3435 10450 3414 10453
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ShoemakeSpecial weather statement, May 31, 7:54 PM MDT, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
754 PM MDT Wed May 31 2023
NMZ223-229-233-010230-
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-Northeast Highlands-
754 PM MDT Wed May 31 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN SAN
MIGUEL AND NORTHWESTERN GUADALUPE COUNTIES THROUGH 830 PM MDT...
At 754 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Villanueva, or 30 miles east of Moriarty, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Villanueva State Park, Villanueva and Sena.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 326 and 327.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
northeastern and east central New Mexico.
&&
LAT...LON 3507 10553 3519 10563 3542 10538 3512 10517
TIME...MOT...LOC 0154Z 242DEG 14KT 3516 10553
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ShoemakeSpecial weather statement, May 31, 7:56 PM MDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
756 PM MDT Wed May 31 2023
NMZ237-010230-
De Baca County-
756 PM MDT Wed May 31 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL DE BACA
COUNTY THROUGH 830 PM MDT...
At 756 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Yeso, or 27 miles west of Fort Sumner, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Yeso.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 298 and 314.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
east central New Mexico.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 10468 3437 10484 3460 10464 3460 10463
3442 10440
TIME...MOT...LOC 0156Z 224DEG 14KT 3437 10470
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
24The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 6:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Santa Fe | 25 min |
| May 31, 6:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 35 min |
| May 31, 6:22 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 23 min |
| May 31, 6:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Roosevelt | 37 min |
| May 31, 6:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Santa Fe | 27 min |
| May 31, 6:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves, De Baca | 46 min |
| May 31, 6:48 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Roosevelt | 42 min |
| May 31, 6:54 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance | 51 min |
| May 31, 7:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 26 min |
| May 31, 7:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 50 min |
| May 31, 7:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Roosevelt | 34 min |
| May 31, 7:28 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 5 hr |
| May 31, 7:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | 36 min | |
| May 31, 7:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 34 min |
| May 31, 8:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | San Miguel | 33 min |
| May 31, 8:31 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 29 min |
| May 31, 8:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | De Baca, Roosevelt | 24 min |
| May 31, 9:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 62 min |
| May 31, 11:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 45 min |
| May 31, 11:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Quay, Roosevelt | 52 min |
| May 31, 11:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry, Roosevelt | 46 min |
| May 31, 11:51 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Mora, San Miguel, Taos | 4 hr |
| Jun 1, 12:28 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt | 4 hr |
| Jun 1, 12:30 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | De Baca | 30 min |
| Jun 1, 1:16 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Chaves | 34 min |
| Jun 1, 4:32 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt | 3 hr |
| Jun 1, 9:11 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Curry, Quay, Roosevelt | 2 hr |
| Jun 1, 12:05 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Sandoval | 54 min |
| Jun 1, 12:08 PM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | ABQ | Curry, Quay, Roosevelt | 8 min |
| Jun 1, 12:16 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Curry, Quay, Roosevelt | 3 hr |
| Jun 1, 12:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Sandoval, Santa Fe | 52 min |
| Jun 1, 1:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Santa Fe | 60 min |
| Jun 1, 1:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Santa Fe | 39 min |
| Jun 1, 1:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry | 52 min |
| Jun 1, 2:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe, Torrance | 45 min |
| Jun 1, 2:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Curry | 48 min |
| Jun 1, 2:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 46 min |
| Jun 1, 3:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 49 min |
| Jun 1, 4:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 46 min |
| Jun 1, 4:20 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 5 hr |
| Jun 1, 5:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Guadalupe | 59 min |
| Jun 1, 5:34 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel | 35 min |
| Jun 1, 5:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | De Baca, Guadalupe | 32 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.