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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 182, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 31, 2023Chaves County, Roosevelt County, New Mexico

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 31, 2:26 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2023-06-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 809 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2023-06-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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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, May 31, 7:19 PM MDT, 51 minutes before
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

Shoemake
Special 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

Shoemake
Special 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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 31, 6:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe25 min
May 31, 6:10 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQHarding35 min
May 31, 6:22 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQRoosevelt23 min
May 31, 6:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQRoosevelt37 min
May 31, 6:33 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe27 min
May 31, 6:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves, De Baca46 min
May 31, 6:48 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRoosevelt42 min
May 31, 6:54 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance51 min
May 31, 7:19 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQDe Baca26 min
May 31, 7:25 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves50 min
May 31, 7:26 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRoosevelt34 min
May 31, 7:28 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQChaves, Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt5 hr
May 31, 7:54 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ36 min
May 31, 7:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQDe Baca34 min
May 31, 8:27 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Miguel33 min
May 31, 8:31 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQDe Baca29 min
May 31, 8:43 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQDe Baca, Roosevelt24 min
May 31, 9:58 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCurry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt62 min
May 31, 11:00 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCurry, Roosevelt45 min
May 31, 11:08 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatABQCurry, Quay, Roosevelt52 min
May 31, 11:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatABQCurry, Roosevelt46 min
May 31, 11:51 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatABQMora, San Miguel, Taos4 hr
Jun 1, 12:28 AM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQChaves, Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt4 hr
Jun 1, 12:30 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQDe Baca30 min
Jun 1, 1:16 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQChaves34 min
Jun 1, 4:32 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Quay, Roosevelt3 hr
Jun 1, 9:11 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCurry, Quay, Roosevelt2 hr
Jun 1, 12:05 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatABQSandoval54 min
Jun 1, 12:08 PM MDTAreal Flood WarningABQCurry, Quay, Roosevelt8 min
Jun 1, 12:16 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQCurry, Quay, Roosevelt3 hr
Jun 1, 12:23 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSandoval, Santa Fe52 min
Jun 1, 1:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe60 min
Jun 1, 1:24 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSanta Fe39 min
Jun 1, 1:38 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCurry52 min
Jun 1, 2:00 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, Torrance45 min
Jun 1, 2:27 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQCurry48 min
Jun 1, 2:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatABQGuadalupe46 min
Jun 1, 3:26 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe49 min
Jun 1, 4:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe46 min
Jun 1, 4:20 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQGuadalupe5 hr
Jun 1, 5:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe59 min
Jun 1, 5:34 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQHarding, San Miguel35 min
Jun 1, 5:58 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQDe Baca, Guadalupe32 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.