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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 1, 202310 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 1, 2023, 2:15 AM MST for 10 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 1, 2023, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2023, 2:15 AM MST (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2023, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 1, 2023, 8:00 PM MST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:20 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 60 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 00:00Z on 2023-03-01Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2023-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
3181 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
383 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

593 
WWUS75 KABQ 010915
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
215 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ226-240-011900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1600Z-230302T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
215 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST 
  this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening through 
  Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ239-011900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1900Z-230302T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-
215 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from Noon today to 8 PM MST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening through 
  Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-011900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1800Z-230302T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-
215 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-225-011900-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1900Z-230302T0300Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
215 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...From Noon today to 8 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.

&&

$$

NMZ238-011900-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T1600Z-230303T0100Z/
Chaves County Plains-
215 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

11
4 follow-up statements
078 
WWUS75 KABQ 011830
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ221-223-229-020300-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1900Z-230302T0300Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Central 
  Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on 
  northwest-to-southeast oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST THIS EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from 8 PM MST this evening through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ239-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1900Z-230302T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST THIS EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from 8 PM MST this evening through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-020000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Southwest 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ224-225-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.230301T1900Z-230302T0300Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

NMZ238-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T1600Z-230303T0100Z/
Chaves County Plains-
1130 AM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

44
689 
WWUS75 KABQ 012122
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ226-240-020530-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest 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 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ239-020530-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ238-020530-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0007.230302T1600Z-230303T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T1600Z-230303T0100Z/
Chaves County Plains-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-220-020530-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.230302T1900Z-230303T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, and Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From Noon to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-020000-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ221-223-229-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Central 
  Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-225-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
222 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

MA
335 
WWUS75 KABQ 020018
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ208-020130-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/
Southwest Mountains-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

NMZ226-240-020315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest 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 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ239-020315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T0300Z-230303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ238-020315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T1600Z-230303T0100Z/
Chaves County Plains-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ221-223-229-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Central 
  Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-225-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-220-020315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.230302T1900Z-230303T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
518 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, and Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From Noon to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guyer
035 
WWUS75 KABQ 020306
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
806 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

NMZ226-239-240-021100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230303T0600Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-
806 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected tonight and Thursday morning. Wind direction shifting 
  from the northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected 
  Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, and 
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ221-223>225-229-020415-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T0300Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Northeast Highlands-
806 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

NMZ238-021100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.230302T1600Z-230303T0100Z/
Chaves County Plains-
806 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-219-220-021100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0022.230302T1900Z-230303T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
806 PM MST Wed Mar 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, West Central Highlands, and Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From Noon to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Guyer

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Feb 28, 10:19 PM MST, 3 hours 56 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 10:19 PM MST, 3 hours 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1019 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

...New AVIATION...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 733 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

Update to Winter highlights. The Winter Storm Watches have been
upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings for the Chuska and Tusas
Mountains given the higher confidence of snow accumulations
reaching 10 inches or more here from Wednesday morning through
Thursday. The rest of the Winter Storm Watches will begin at 5pm
MST Wednesday evening, better coinciding with the timing of the
Pacific cold front arriving into western NM.

24

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 137 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

Breezy, and often windy, weather will impact northern and central
New Mexico through much of this week with wind speeds finally
lowering some on Saturday before increasing again early next week.
On Wednesday, wind speeds the strongest wind speeds will be found
along and east of the central mountain chain, and strong winds
will then increase in speed and expand into western areas of the
state on Thursday. Overall, wind speeds will not be as strong on
Friday, but still quite gusty in many high terrain locations. In
addition to the strong and gusty winds, precipitation will
gradually expand over New Mexico through Thursday. Initially,
light snow showers will be possible over the Tusas and Chuskas
mountains in north central and northwestern New Mexico tonight and
early Wednesday. Rain and snow will expand over more of western
New Mexico late Wednesday and Wednesday night, before spreading
into central and eventually eastern areas of the state early to
midday Thursday. Light snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches will be
common at lower elevations in western and central New Mexico
while higher elevations observe more significant amounts reaching
as high as 8 to 12 inches on western and northern peaks above
9,000 feet.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Wednesday night)
Issued at 137 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

Cold, 522dm, upper-level trough over western OR starting to show
signs of closing off in water vapor imagery this afternoon. Patchy,
warm-sector isentropic upglide snow is forecast by all models to be
the initial precipitation ahead of the trough across the higher
terrain of the northwest third of the state Wednesday. Models
continue to remain in good agreement with one another, closing the
low off as it drops into far northern CA Wednesday morning and then
to near Las Vegas, NV by sunset Wednesday. The main cold front and
associated heavy snow band is forecast to move through western NM
late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning, likely bringing travel
impacts to much of western NM late Wednesday night into Thursday
morning. Expanded the Winter Storm Watch to include more of western
NM based on potential travel impacts to I-40, U.S. Highway 60, and
state highway 12 to name a few. Also included the Sangre de Cristo
mountains in the watch given the increased upglide snow amounts from
the 12Z model runs and the wrap-around snow expected Thursday. The
timing of the initial heavy snow band along the front is favorable,
during the early morning hours with few travel impacts. This
front, however, resembles the past couple of strong cold fronts
with a tightly packed baroclinic zone (temperature difference). A
snow squall is certainly not out of the question from this system
is it traverses western and central NM early Thursday.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through Monday)
Issued at 137 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

Prognosis for the upper low on Thursday is for it to cross NM south
of I-40 through the day and exit into west TX by late afternoon.
While strong frontogenetical forcing will be a focus for
precipitation along the baroclinic zone early Thursday morning,
precipitation through the remainder of the day will be forced via
central dynamics within the low and predominantly in the wrap-
around (north to northwestern periphery) section of the low.
Precipitation would taper off from west to east in the afternoon,
not fully exiting eastern NM until early Thursday evening. Wind
will also be a concern with the H7 jet rounding the base of the
low and spiking over Chihuahua at 70-80 kts. While the highest mid
level speeds will be found south of NM, plenty of strong winds
will precede and accompany the passage of the low, surging during
the frontal passage and then shifting direction with more of a
northerly component. The High Wind Watch for Thursday was
expanded to the Chaves county plains where gusts to 60 mph will be
possible, and areas along the Continental Divide may also reach
this benchmark, but should be covered by the winter highlights
(Winter Storm Watch out now).

Temperatures Thursday night into Friday morning will be about 5 to
10 degrees colder due to cold air advection, but the stiff
breezes in many zones may prevent areas from dropping as cold as
they would otherwise. Friday will definitely be less active, but
not necessarily tranquil, as strong west northwest flow aloft will
persist while shortwave perturbations slip over the northern and
central Rockies. Daytime high temperatures on Friday would
actually rebound 5 to 10 degrees above Thursday's readings with
less clouds, precipitation and higher pressure heights.

A weak front will slide through the forecast area Friday night
into early Saturday morning with only a few degrees of cooling
expected in the eastern plains going into the afternoon Saturday.
Despite the polar jet nosing back into western states and parts of
northwestern NM Saturday, the surface front should disrupt
vertical mixing enough to limit winds with some of the lower
speeds of the week expected in most locations then.

Into the first half of next week, the polar jet will continue to
scream across southern CA into the northern Great Plains with
speeds commonly at 140-160kt at H3. While the core of the stronger
winds will be displaced north of NM, speeds aloft will still be
quite strong, keeping breezy to windy conditions going, even
through much of the nighttime hours (especially at higher
elevations). This nocturnal mixing will keep overnight
temperatures elevated early next week while daytime readings hover
near average in western and central zones and slightly above in
the eastern plains. Mostly dry conditions are modeled Sunday
through Wednesday, but periodic subtropical mid level moisture
intrusions could occasionally break this trend with generally
light and fast-moving showers.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1013 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

Winds have decoupled this evening and most areas will remain light
and vrb through the night. LLWS will be the exception to this rule
for a few spots along the high terrain. Strong wly winds increase
again Wednesday morning, starting near 15Z at the usual wind prone
higher terrain areas before spreading to lower elevations by
17Z-18Z. Widespread peak gusts of 25-35kts will be common, with
the strongest gusts up to 40-45kts focused over the Sacramento Mts
near KSRR during the afternoon period. By 00Z, shsn that will be
mainly focused over the Chuska and Tusas Mts through the day will
finally begin expanding to surrounding lower elevations of western
and northwestern NM. This includes KFMN and KGUP where a potent
Pacific cold front will bring a brief bout of mod-hvy snow and IFR
conditions, coupled with a sudden and strong wly wind shift. This
front looks to continue eastward to KGNT, then KABQ after 06Z
heading into Thursday morning.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 137 PM MST Tue Feb 28 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
EARLY EVENING WEDNESDAY FOR THE EAST-CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO VERY
WINDY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS...

Critical fire conditions continue in portions of central and eastern
NM through early this evening. Strong winds return to the east-
central plains Wednesday afternoon and with very dry air and fuels
in place, critical fire weather conditions develop. Winds Wednesday
will increase somewhat over today's reading's as another cold upper
low moves in from the west Wednesday night and Thursday. Critical
conditions attempt to hang on over southern Roosevelt county into
Thursday afternoon. Expect another round of accumulating snow, heavy
at times, for much of the western two-thirds by Thursday afternoon.
Much more settled, but breezy to locally windy weather returns
Friday through the weekend.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  29  48  25  44 /  30  70  70  30
Dulce...........................  20  43  18  41 /  40  90  70  50
Cuba............................  22  45  19  38 /   5  40  80  70
Gallup..........................  25  42  18  38 /  10  50  80  40
El Morro........................  21  42  18  35 /   5  20  80  50
Grants..........................  20  48  19  41 /   0  10  80  40
Quemado.........................  24  46  16  35 /   5  10  80  50
Magdalena.......................  29  53  23  38 /   0   0  80  40
Datil...........................  25  46  17  33 /   5   5  80  40
Reserve.........................  23  49  14  39 /   5  30  90  50
Glenwood........................  29  53  23  41 /   5  20  90  40
Chama...........................  16  35  16  37 /  40  90  80  80
Los Alamos......................  25  43  26  37 /   0  40  80  70
Pecos...........................  24  46  24  37 /   0  20  60  80
Cerro/Questa....................  23  38  27  37 /   5  40  70  70
Red River.......................  14  34  17  30 /  10  50  70  80
Angel Fire......................  12  34  19  33 /  10  40  70  90
Taos............................  21  41  22  38 /   0  30  60  70
Mora............................  22  44  23  36 /   0  10  60  70
Espanola........................  25  51  28  42 /   0  30  70  70
Santa Fe........................  25  46  25  39 /   0  30  80  80
Santa Fe Airport................  25  49  25  42 /   0  20  80  70
Albuquerque Foothills...........  32  56  29  43 /   0   5  80  70
Albuquerque Heights.............  30  58  28  45 /   0   5  70  50
Albuquerque Valley..............  28  61  27  47 /   0   5  70  50
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  28  58  27  45 /   0   5  80  50
Belen...........................  27  61  27  50 /   0   0  70  50
Bernalillo......................  28  59  28  45 /   0  10  80  60
Bosque Farms....................  26  61  26  49 /   0   5  70  60
Corrales........................  28  59  28  45 /   0   5  80  60
Los Lunas.......................  26  61  27  49 /   0   5  70  50
Placitas........................  29  53  28  42 /   0  10  80  70
Rio Rancho......................  28  58  27  44 /   0   5  80  60
Socorro.........................  30  64  29  48 /   0   0  70  40
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  27  48  24  36 /   0  10  80  80
Tijeras.........................  28  52  25  38 /   0  10  80  80
Edgewood........................  26  52  23  37 /   0   5  70  70
Moriarty/Estancia...............  22  54  23  39 /   0   5  60  60
Clines Corners..................  25  51  22  36 /   0   0  50  60
Mountainair.....................  27  54  23  37 /   0   0  60  70
Gran Quivira....................  28  54  23  39 /   0   0  60  70
Carrizozo.......................  39  59  28  43 /   0   0  50  60
Ruidoso.........................  34  51  23  36 /   0   0  40  70
Capulin.........................  21  49  22  32 /   0   0  30  70
Raton...........................  19  51  22  36 /   0   0  40  70
Springer........................  20  54  22  38 /   0   0  40  60
Las Vegas.......................  24  50  26  39 /   0   0  40  60
Clayton.........................  24  57  29  40 /   0   0  10  70
Roy.............................  27  55  29  40 /   0   0  20  60
Conchas.........................  30  64  33  47 /   0   0  10  70
Santa Rosa......................  29  60  30  44 /   0   0  10  60
Tucumcari.......................  31  64  32  47 /   0   0   0  60
Clovis..........................  35  67  34  49 /   0   0   0  50
Portales........................  35  69  35  51 /   0   0   0  50
Fort Sumner.....................  34  65  31  46 /   0   0   0  60
Roswell.........................  40  75  37  55 /   0   0   0  20
Picacho.........................  40  63  31  47 /   0   0   5  30
Elk.............................  40  61  27  43 /   0   0  10  50

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
afternoon for NMZ203>206-208-211-213-214.

Winter Storm Warning from 5 AM Wednesday to 5 PM MST Thursday
for NMZ202-210.

Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday for NMZ126.

High Wind Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening
for NMZ226-239-240.

High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon
for NMZ238.

&&

SHORT TERM...33
LONG TERM....52
AVIATION...24

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 5:50 PM MSTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Curry, De Baca, Quay, Roosevelt, Sandoval and 2 more24 hr
Feb 28, 7:24 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley and 10 more46 hr
Mar 1, 2:27 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Lincoln, McKinley and 11 more39 hr
Mar 1, 2:22 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningABQChaves, Lincoln28 hr
Mar 1, 2:22 PM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Socorro and 2 more28 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.