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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 261, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 12, 2023, 2:28 AM MDT for Union County, New Mexico. It was in force for 62 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
- Jun 12, 2023, 2:28 AM MDT (08:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 12, 2023, 3:30 AM MDT
- In force
- 62 min
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Union County, NM
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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 Jun 11, 11:49 PM MDT, 2 hours 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 11, 11:49 PM MDT, 2 hours 39 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1231 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2023
NMZ227-228-231-120700-
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-
1231 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN HARDING
AND SOUTHEASTERN COLFAX COUNTIES THROUGH 100 AM MDT...
At 1230 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Maxwell, or 9 miles northeast of Springer, moving
east at 30 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...
Springer, Maxwell and Abbott.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 411 and 428.
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 400 AM MDT for
northeastern New Mexico.
&&
LAT...LON 3633 10464 3656 10465 3665 10409 3616 10411
TIME...MOT...LOC 0630Z 277DEG 25KT 3643 10445
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
12Special weather statement, Jun 12, 12:55 AM MDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1255 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2023
NMZ215-228-229-120730-
Far Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
1255 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN SAN
MIGUEL, EASTERN MORA AND SOUTH CENTRAL COLFAX COUNTIES THROUGH 130 AM
MDT...
At 1254 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near
Wagon Mound, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Wagon Mound.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 372 and 406.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on highways as storms move through the area.
Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and
hazardous driving conditions.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM MDT for
northeastern New Mexico.
&&
LAT...LON 3589 10504 3623 10498 3630 10446 3572 10443
TIME...MOT...LOC 0654Z 270DEG 25KT 3606 10480
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12Special weather statement, Jun 12, 1:46 AM MDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
146 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2023
NMZ228-231-120815-
Far Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
146 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2023
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN
HARDING, NORTHEASTERN MORA AND SOUTHEASTERN COLFAX COUNTIES THROUGH
215 AM MDT...
At 145 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Springer, moving east at 30 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...
Abbott.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM MDT for
northeastern New Mexico.
&&
LAT...LON 3613 10455 3629 10453 3636 10410 3614 10412
3611 10437
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 275DEG 25KT 3621 10447
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
44The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 6:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 27 min |
| Jun 11, 6:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 18 min |
| Jun 11, 6:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 23 min |
| Jun 11, 7:22 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 38 min |
| Jun 11, 7:24 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 36 min |
| Jun 11, 7:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 34 min |
| Jun 11, 8:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 59 min |
| Jun 11, 8:11 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 64 min |
| Jun 11, 8:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Mora | 32 min |
| Jun 11, 9:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 34 min |
| Jun 11, 9:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Harding, Mora | 52 min |
| Jun 11, 9:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 26 min |
| Jun 11, 9:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 24 min |
| Jun 11, 10:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 25 min |
| Jun 11, 10:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Harding, Mora | 45 min |
| Jun 11, 10:20 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 25 min |
| Jun 11, 11:02 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 58 min |
| Jun 11, 11:19 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 26 min |
| Jun 11, 11:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 66 min |
| Jun 11, 11:51 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Union | 54 min |
| Jun 11, 11:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 47 min |
| Jun 11, 11:55 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Mora, San Miguel, Taos | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 11:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Mora | 31 min |
| Jun 12, 12:14 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax, Mora | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 12:29 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 46 min |
| Jun 12, 12:31 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 29 min |
| Jun 12, 12:34 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 12:36 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 54 min |
| Jun 12, 12:52 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Harding, Union | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 12:55 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Mora | 35 min |
| Jun 12, 1:01 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Harding, Mora | 44 min |
| Jun 12, 1:15 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 30 min |
| Jun 12, 1:29 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Mora | 61 min |
| Jun 12, 1:31 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 59 min |
| Jun 12, 1:46 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 29 min |
| Jun 12, 2:30 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Union | 60 min |
| Jun 12, 3:08 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Union | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 3:30 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Union | 60 min |
| Jun 12, 3:42 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax, Mora | 26 min |
| Jun 12, 4:08 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Mora | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:22 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Lincoln, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro, Torrance and 1 more | 16 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:30 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Union | 42 min |
| Jun 12, 4:43 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 32 min |
| Jun 12, 6:59 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax, Mora | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 8:05 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Colfax | 25 min |
| Jun 12, 8:31 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax | 2 hr |
| Jun 12, 10:49 AM MDT | Flood Watch | ABQ | Colfax, Harding, Mora, San Miguel, Union | 9 hr |
| Jun 12, 11:02 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 5 hr |
| Jun 12, 12:16 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 23 min |
| Jun 12, 12:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 30 min |
| Jun 12, 1:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 60 min |
| Jun 12, 1:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Mora | 60 min |
| Jun 12, 1:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 56 min |
| Jun 12, 2:17 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Mora | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 2:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Union | 45 min |
| Jun 12, 2:34 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 2:47 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Union | 35 min |
| Jun 12, 3:03 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Harding | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 3:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 30 min |
| Jun 12, 3:17 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 28 min |
| Jun 12, 3:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Union | 37 min |
| Jun 12, 3:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Quay, San Miguel | 63 min |
| Jun 12, 3:45 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 30 min |
| Jun 12, 3:58 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax | 2 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:03 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Union | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 29 min |
| Jun 12, 4:41 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Harding, San Miguel | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 32 min |
| Jun 12, 5:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Quay, Union | 47 min |
| Jun 12, 5:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Harding | 30 min |
| Jun 12, 5:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Harding, Quay | 46 min |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.