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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 21, 2023Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 21, 2023, 2:31 AM MDT for Chaves County, Lincoln County, New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 21, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2023, 2:31 AM MDT (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2023, 11:00 AM MDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Chaves County, NM, Lincoln County, NM

The radar

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 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, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 224 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 2023-03-21Temperature 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 2023-03-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 62 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
1122 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
87 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
239 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

411 
WWUS75 KABQ 210831
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
231 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

NMZ226-240-212115-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.230321T1800Z-230322T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
231 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* 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 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from Noon today to 7 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through 
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Visibility may be reduced in blowing 
  dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223>225-227>234-237-239-212115-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-
231 AM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and 
  northeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Visibility may be reduced in blowing 
  dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
880 
WWUS75 KABQ 212036
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

NMZ226-240-220100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust on 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223>225-227>234-237-239-220100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0010.230322T1800Z-230323T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-
236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and 
  northeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-221-220100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
Southwest Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, and 
  Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-220100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
236 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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361 
WWUS75 KABQ 220050
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

NMZ226-240-220930-
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T1700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 
  increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph by Wednesday 
  afternoon.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MDT Wednesday. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-215-221-223>225-227>234-237-239-220930-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-
650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-220930-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
650 PM MDT Tue Mar 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Shoemake
817 
WWUS75 KABQ 220910
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

NMZ226-240-222100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T1700Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 
  increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph by afternoon.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MDT this morning. For 
  the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-215-221-223>225-227>234-237-239-222100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-222100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

11
241 
WWUS75 KABQ 221638
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

NMZ226-240-230100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230322T1700Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-215-221-223>225-227>234-237-239-230100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0014.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
Southwest Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Eastern Lincoln
County-
1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  northeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ207-212-219-220-222-235-236-238-241-230100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.230322T1700Z-230323T0100Z/
West Central Highlands-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-Chaves County Plains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
1038 AM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest 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, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta 
  Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Curry County, 
  Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and San Agustin Plains and 
  Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced in blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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 Mar 20, 11:50 PM MDT, 2 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 11:50 PM MDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1150 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

Unsettled weather will continue this week and into Sunday. Heavy and
wet mountain snow will impact the high terrain of northern and
western NM with hazardous travel likely above 8,000 feet. Lower
elevations of northern and western New Mexico will see a mix of rain
and snow at times. Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below
normal across the north and west this week. The eastern plains will
stay mostly dry and warmer than normal Tuesday and Wednesday with
strong to damaging winds and potential for elevated critical fire
weather on Wednesday. Rain and snow showers may continue Thursday
through Sunday across northern and west central New Mexico as a
weather systems continue to cross the region. Below normal
temperatures are also expected to persist area wide Thursday through
Sunday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday night)
Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

The atmospheric river will continue to bring waves of precipitation
to NM this week. A brief break in the action was noted late this
morning and early this afternoon, but showers have since filled in
along and west of the Central Mountain Chain. These showers will
persist through the evening but may decrease in coverage prior to
sunrise. However, soon after sunrise, shower coverage will rapidly
increase across northwest NM as a vort max crosses the area. Snow
levels will lower to between 6000-6500 feet, though may briefly drop
lower, before rising above 8000 feet during the afternoon.  Snow may
be heavy at times, and will persist through Tuesday night, however,
snow levels will not fall as much on Tuesday night. All-in-all,
total snow amounts through Tuesday night will be highest above 8500
feet where 8 to 16 inches can be expected across the Chuska and
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, while up to 3 feet of snow is possible
across the highest peaks of the Tusas Mountains. Areas between 6500
and 8500 feet will likely see a mix of rain and snow with lesser
accumulations.

Now that we've talked about snow, let's talk about wind - it is
Spring after all.  Gusty westerly winds have developed this afternoon
across eastern NM. These winds will diminish this evening, though
breezy conditions will persist, especially across mountain top
level. Winds will be stronger on Tuesday, especially outside of the
heaviest precipitation. A few Wind Advisories may be needed for
Tuesday afternoon across the southwest and south central mountains,
where 700mb winds increase to near 50kts.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through Sunday)
Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

Wednesday will see strong to damaging winds gusting to 60 to 70 mph
over portions of the central mountain chain as well as northeast and
east central NM as the upper trough moves slowly toward NM with the
upper jet stretched from southwest to northeast over the state, and
a cold front moves into NM from the west. A High Wind Watch has been
issued for these areas. Snow levels over northwest NM should also
lower late Wednesday as 700 mb temperatures fall to -5 to -8 deg C
and this cooler air aloft will spread into northern and central NM
overnight. The upper trough passes over NM by Thursday night but
northwest flow will likely keep some orographic precipitation going
over the northern and west central mountains Thursday night and
moreso Friday. Yet another disturbance will continue the
precipitation over the northwest third of the forecast area Saturday
into Sunday before a day of drier weather next Monday. Temperatures
will generally be below normal Thursday through Sunday. Below normal
temperatures also anticipated Wednesday for the west and central but
the east will be warmer than average.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1113 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

Strong westerly flow will persist through the TAF period, with
showers continuing over the mountains and across northwest NM.
MVFR conditions are likely with rain and snow at KFMN and KGUP
through Tuesday morning and short-lived IFR conditions are
possible. Areas of mountain obscurations will persist through the
TAF period. Gusts to between 30-40kts will be common across
eastern NM Tuesday, impacting KLVS, KTCC and KROW.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 320 PM MDT Mon Mar 20 2023

Areas along and west of the Central Mountain Chain will continue to
get waves of rain and mountain snow through much of the week
(especially northwest NM), while areas across eastern New Mexico
will remain mostly dry with bouts of strong winds. As it looks now,
the heaviest precipitation is expected through Wednesday before
gradually diminishing. Through that time, several inches to perhaps
as much as 3 feet of snow are possible across the northern
mountains. Meanwhile, west to southwest winds will increase Tuesday
with gusts between 40 and 50 mph common outside of northwest NM.
Even stronger winds are expected on Wednesday, with gusts up to 65
mph possible across northeast and east central NM. These winds
combined with compressional warming will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon across the eastern plains.
Again more waves of precipitation are expected for the end of the
week and into the weekend, with perhaps a little moisture making it
to eastern NM, but overall, the amounts should be less than the
first part of the week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  34  45  37  51 /  60  90  50  70
Dulce...........................  29  42  34  47 /  90  90  80  80
Cuba............................  30  45  35  48 /  70  90  30  70
Gallup..........................  35  48  40  49 /  50  90  40  60
El Morro........................  33  46  36  47 /  60  70  20  60
Grants..........................  30  53  35  53 /  40  70  10  40
Quemado.........................  34  53  38  51 /  40  30  20  40
Magdalena.......................  37  59  42  58 /  10  10   0  20
Datil...........................  34  52  38  52 /  20  20   5  20
Reserve.........................  34  56  37  52 /  20  30  40  70
Glenwood........................  40  59  43  56 /  20  40  40  70
Chama...........................  26  39  31  43 /  90  90  80  90
Los Alamos......................  33  45  39  52 /  80  90  40  70
Pecos...........................  31  46  36  54 /  70  60  20  50
Cerro/Questa....................  32  43  37  46 /  60  50  50  60
Red River.......................  25  39  32  42 /  60  50  50  70
Angel Fire......................  27  41  34  44 /  70  50  50  60
Taos............................  28  45  34  49 /  70  60  40  50
Mora............................  30  50  37  53 /  50  40  20  40
Espanola........................  33  51  40  59 /  60  70  30  50
Santa Fe........................  32  47  38  53 /  80  80  40  60
Santa Fe Airport................  31  50  38  57 /  80  70  30  60
Albuquerque Foothills...........  38  55  45  60 /  40  60   5  50
Albuquerque Heights.............  39  58  44  63 /  30  50   5  30
Albuquerque Valley..............  38  60  43  65 /  30  50   5  30
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  38  58  42  63 /  40  70   5  40
Belen...........................  38  65  42  66 /  20  30   0  20
Bernalillo......................  38  55  42  62 /  50  70  10  50
Bosque Farms....................  36  62  41  66 /  30  40   0  30
Corrales........................  37  57  42  63 /  40  70   5  40
Los Lunas.......................  37  63  41  66 /  30  40   0  30
Placitas........................  37  52  43  59 /  50  70  10  50
Rio Rancho......................  38  56  42  62 /  40  70   5  40
Socorro.........................  41  68  45  67 /  20  10   0  10
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  35  50  39  54 /  50  70  10  50
Tijeras.........................  36  53  41  58 /  50  60  10  50
Edgewood........................  34  53  39  58 /  50  60   5  50
Moriarty/Estancia...............  32  56  37  60 /  40  40   5  40
Clines Corners..................  31  52  37  56 /  40  30   5  30
Mountainair.....................  36  56  41  58 /  20  30   0  20
Gran Quivira....................  37  58  41  58 /  20  20   0  20
Carrizozo.......................  46  61  49  63 /  20   5   0  10
Ruidoso.........................  39  55  43  57 /  30   5   0  10
Capulin.........................  28  58  36  61 /   5   0   0   0
Raton...........................  29  61  35  64 /  10   0   5  10
Springer........................  32  62  37  65 /  10   0   5  10
Las Vegas.......................  31  54  37  58 /  30  20   5  20
Clayton.........................  36  64  42  70 /   0   0   0   0
Roy.............................  35  60  40  65 /   5   0   0   0
Conchas.........................  40  69  43  72 /   5   0   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  38  66  43  68 /   5   0   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  42  71  47  75 /   5   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  41  71  46  75 /  10   0   0   0
Portales........................  41  72  47  77 /  10   0   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  39  71  46  73 /  10   0   0   0
Roswell.........................  44  75  47  81 /   5   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  43  67  47  70 /  10   0   0   0
Elk.............................  42  63  46  67 /  10   0   0   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening for NMZ215-223>234-237-239-240.

Winter Storm Warning until midnight MDT Wednesday night for
NMZ202-210-211-213-214.

&&

SHORT TERM...34
LONG TERM....99
AVIATION...11

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 20, 10:11 PM MDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
1011 PM MDT MON MAR 20 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0959 PM     SNOW             1 SSW TAOS SKI VALLEY   36.58N 105.45W
03/20/2023  E7.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            TAOS POWDERHORN SNOTEL - 11,045 FT.

1004 PM     SNOW             4 NNW TRES RITOS        36.18N 105.55W
03/20/2023  E6.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            GALLEGOS PEAK SNOTEL - 9,480 FT.

1005 PM     SNOW             5 SSE LLANO LARGO       36.07N 105.63W
03/20/2023  E2.0 INCH        TAOS               NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            RIO SANTA BARBARA SNOTEL - 10,664 FT.

1007 PM     SNOW             2 SSE SANTA FE SKI AREA 35.76N 105.78W
03/20/2023  E6.0 INCH        SANTA FE           NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SANTA FE SNOTEL - 11,465 FT.

0948 PM     SNOW             5 SSW TOADLENA          36.17N 108.93W
03/20/2023  E6.0 INCH        SAN JUAN           NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            NAVAJO WHISKEY CREEK SNOTEL - 9,064 FT.

0950 PM     SNOW             5 NW CHAMA              36.95N 106.65W
03/20/2023  E6.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            CHAMITA SNOTEL - 8,383 FT.

0951 PM     SNOW             8 SSW SAN MIGUEL        36.87N 106.23W
03/20/2023  E2.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SAN ANTONIO SINK SNOTEL - 9,143 FT.

0953 PM     SNOW             11 NNW CANON PLAZA      36.70N 106.25W
03/20/2023  E7.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            HOPEWELL SNOTEL - 10,095 FT.

0954 PM     SNOW             7 E CANJILON            36.50N 106.31W
03/20/2023  E6.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            BATEMAN SNOTEL - 9,249 FT.

0955 PM     SNOW             7 ESE CUBA              36.00N 106.83W
03/20/2023  E7.0 INCH        RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            SENORITA DIVIDE - 8,569 FT.

0957 PM     SNOW             12 SSE COYOTE           36.01N 106.55W
03/20/2023  E10.0 INCH       RIO ARRIBA         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            GARITA PEAK SNOTEL - 10,115 FT.

0956 PM     SNOW             1 NNE PAJARITO MOUNTAIN 35.91N 106.38W
03/20/2023  E7.0 INCH        LOS ALAMOS         NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            QUEMAZON SNOTEL - 9,507 FT.

1001 PM     SNOW             5 S CIMARRON CANYON STA 36.46N 105.17W
03/20/2023  E2.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            TOLBY SNOTEL - 10,220 FT.

1002 PM     SNOW             2 WNW ANGEL FIRE        36.40N 105.32W
03/20/2023  E2.0 INCH        COLFAX             NM   OTHER FEDERAL

            PALO SNOTEL - 9,343 FT.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 3:07 AM MDTFire Weather WatchABQCurry, De Baca, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel and 1 more24 hr
Mar 21, 2:36 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe and 11 more28 hr
Mar 21, 2:36 PM MDTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Curry, McKinley and 7 more28 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in New Mexico, 2023Every wind advisory in 2023

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.