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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Albuquerque, NM

March 29, 202317 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Mar 29, 2023, 2:49 PM MDT for 17 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Mar 30, 2023, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2023, 2:49 PM MDT (20:49 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2023, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2023, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Chaves County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Curry County, NM, De Baca County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Juan County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:55 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 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 31 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 12:00Z on 2023-03-29Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2023-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 176 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2495 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
229 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

693 
WWUS75 KABQ 292049
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
249 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

NMZ220-300515-
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
249 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be restricted 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-300515-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-
249 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM MDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-212>215-221-223>225-227>234-239>241-300515-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
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-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
249 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be restricted 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201>207-209>211-216>219-222-235>238-300515-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola
Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
249 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

16/24
5 follow-up statements
441 
WWUS75 KABQ 300441
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1041 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

NMZ208-212>215-221-223>225-227>234-239>241-301100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
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-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest
Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1041 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be restricted 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.

&&

$$

NMZ220-301100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
1041 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be restricted 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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-301100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-
1041 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM 
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ201>207-209>211-216>219-222-235>238-301100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola
Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Curry County-Roosevelt
County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1041 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

11
103 
WWUS75 KABQ 300754
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

NMZ240-301800-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T1200Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM 
MDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-223-227>234-301800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-Johnson
and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San
Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west to 
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, Quay County, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, Far 
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas 
  Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands, and Union County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may significantly reduce 
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-212>214-220-221-224-225-239-241-301800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains
including Edgewood-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 or 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia 
  and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Southwest Mountains, 
  Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower Rio Grande Valley, 
  South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Eastern Lincoln 
  County, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-301800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.230330T1700Z-230331T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ235>237-301800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 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...Curry County, De Baca County, and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT 
  this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Friday evening.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ201>207-209>211-216>219-222-238-301800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.230330T1700Z-230331T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola
Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Chaves County Plains-
154 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southeast, 
  and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 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 restricted in blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
366 
WWUS75 KABQ 301745
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

NMZ223-233-302200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/
Central Highlands-Guadalupe County-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected, shifting west and then northwesterly overnight into 
  Friday morning.

* WHERE...Central Highlands and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause 
  lowered visibility on area highways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This High Wind Warning is extended through 
  Friday, replacing the High Wind Watch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ221-302200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds turn 
  northwesterly overnight into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-227>232-234-302200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Quay County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding 
  County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast 
  Highlands, and Union County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ208-212>214-220-224-225-239-241-302200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 or 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Southwest Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower 
  Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, 
  Eastern Lincoln County, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-302200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ235>237-302200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west to 
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ201>207-209>211-216>219-222-238-302200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola
Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Chaves County Plains-
1145 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southeast, 
  and west central New Mexico.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

24
173 
WWUS75 KABQ 302044
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

NMZ215-227>232-234-310200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 70 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Quay County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding 
  County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast 
  Highlands, and Union County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ208-212>214-220-224-225-239-241-310200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 or 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Southwest Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Lower 
  Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, 
  Eastern Lincoln County, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ221-223-233-310200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
Guadalupe County-
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds turn 
  northwesterly overnight into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause 
  lowered visibility on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-310200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ235>237-310200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY 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 to 
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ201>207-209>211-216>219-222-238-310200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola
Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Chaves County Plains-
244 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southeast, 
  and west central New Mexico.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

24
800 
WWUS75 KABQ 310145
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

NMZ215-227>232-234-311100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds decreasing overnight. West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph possible Friday.

* WHERE...Quay County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 
  Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding 
  County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast 
  Highlands, and Union County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ208-212>214-220-224-225-239-241-310245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper
Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Windy conditions will persist overnight, but well below High Wind 
Warning criteria.

$$

NMZ235>237-311100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0012.230331T1400Z-230401T0100Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds will decrease overnight. West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph possible on Friday.

* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause low visibility 
  on area highways.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ201>207-209>211-216>219-222-238-310245-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Espanola
Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Chaves County Plains-
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Breezy to locally windy conditions will persist overnight, but below 
advisory criteria.

$$

NMZ221-223-233-311100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Central Highlands-
Guadalupe County-
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may cause 
  lowered visibility on area highways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Hazardous driving conditions can be 
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

NMZ226-240-311100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230331T1200Z/
South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
745 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

11

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 29, 11:27 AM MDT, 3 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 29, 11:27 AM MDT, 3 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1127 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 300 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

Warmer and breezy today. Winds strengthen considerably Thursday when
southwest wind gusts to around 65 or 70 mph are possible for much of
central and eastern New Mexico along with blowing dust and critical
fire weather conditions. Strong northwest winds continue Friday over
the central and east, along with another round of critical fire
weather conditions but temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler
than normal. Light rain and snow showers as well as isolated
thunderstorms are possible over northwest and north central New
Mexico Thursday into Friday but any snow accumulations will be
light. The weekend will see a warming trend with breezy winds
Saturday before winds strengthen again Sunday and moreso Monday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 300 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

A nearly picture-perfect spring day is in store. Temperatures will
be within a few degrees of normal areawide today, though southwest
breezes will pick up in the afternoon. Most areas should see gusts
less than 30 mph though the northeast highlands may see gusts
between 30 and 35 mph. A batch of high clouds will continue to shift
across northern NM, but a fair amount of sun can be expected
elsewhere. Tonight, low temperatures will trend upward once again as
winds aloft increase and buffet mountain tops through the night.
Additionally, some Gulf moisture will move back into eastern NM,
though it's residency will be short-lived.

Thursday will not be so picture-perfect. Rather, very strong winds
are expected which may kick up blowing dust across much of central
and eastern NM. A sharp upper level trough or an elongated upper low
will approach NM Thursday with southwesterly flow ahead of the
trough axis increasing over NM. 7H winds of 45-55kt should mix down
to the surface, as mixing heights should be surpassing the 700 mb
level (something more common in April). This strong mixing combined
with a 990 mb surface low over southeast CO resulting in a strong
pressure gradient from SW to NE will yield very strong winds
Thursday. Wind gusts up to 70 mph will be possible along the Central
Mountain Chain, across the Southwest Mountains and across northeast
NM. Elsewhere, gusts near 50-55 mph are expected. Have upgraded the
High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning, and included the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Pass and the Upper Tularosa Valley. Areas
around Belen, Socorro and Moriarty are forecast to be close to high
wind speeds and may be added into the High Wind Warning in a future
update. Otherwise, expect Wind Advisories across most other zones
for Thursday. Winds will be strongest during the mid afternoon
hours, and will slowly decrease Thursday evening.

In addition to the winds, some light precipitation is expected
across far northwest NM Thursday afternoon as an associated cold
front begins to push into the area. Expect mountain snow showers,
but rain will be the dominant precipitation type elsewhere. As the
front passes, expect winds to shift around to the west, though they
will remain gusty.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 300 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

Strong to damaging winds to taper off Thursday evening but it will
remain windy overnight for portions of the central and east. It will
be about 5-10 degrees colder by early Friday morning but still near
normal for late March. Strong to very strong winds resume by midday
Friday from the central mountain chain eastward although they will
be from the northwest. A High Wind Watch may be needed for much of
the eastern plains as well as the Central Highlands Friday but will
hold off for now with Thursday's winds the more immediate event.
Highs Friday will be cooler than normal by about 5 to 15 degrees.
Thursday afternoon rain and high terrain snow showers as well as
isolated thunderstorms from the west central into northwest NM to
transition to snow Thursday evening and spread into north central
NM. Showers to taper off over the north central Friday morning. Any
snow accumulations are expected to be light and below advisory
criteria. Lows Friday night under mostly clear skies as winds
finally taper off will be near to about 10 degrees colder than
normal.

Forecast models continue to depict a short wave traversing NM from
west to east Saturday/Saturday night. An increase in clouds may
accompany this feature but it looks to be dry. Breezy winds Saturday
will increase Sunday and moreso Monday with zonal flow transitioning
to southwesterly in advance of a storm system digging into the Great
Basin. Models vary on the timing and speed of this system but the
northwest and north central would be most likely to see any
associated showers Monday/Tuesday. High temperatures would be cooler
Tuesday and near to about 15 degrees below normal.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

VFR prevails today with breezy to gusty swly winds this afternoon.
Some wind prone terminals like KGUP-KLVS are already seeing these
increased wind speeds. Peak gusts look to range from 15-25kts in
protected valley locations, and up to 25-35kts at exposed wind
prone locations from 20Z to 00Z. Winds will decouple and taper off
overnight. However, LLWS will become a concern for many terminals
near mts and could expand to patchy areas across the ern plains.
Confidence remains too low to include at any TAF terminal with
the 18Z issuance, but could be included as we get closer with the
00Z issuance. Return flow from the Gulf of Mexico will also enter
southeastern and east-central NM Thu morning with a low chance of
fg or low stratus developing. Strong and widespread strong swly
winds expected to start early near the end of the TAF period.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 300 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY ACROSS MUCH OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN NM AND FRIDAY ACROSS THE EASTERN PLAINS...

Temperatures will finally warm up today with southwest breezes
expected across most areas this afternoon. Spotty critical fire
weather conditions are expected across northeast NM, roughly between
Las Vegas and Clayton.

A sharp upper level trough or elongated low pressure system will
approach NM on Thursday and is expected to cross NM on Thursday
night. Winds ahead of the trough axis on Thursday will substantially
increase and mix down to the surface. Southwest wind gusts between
50 and 70 mph are expected areawide, with the strongest winds
expected across the central highlands and much of northeast NM. A
potent dry slot will also push in from the southwest and with strong
mixing will allow surface RH values to drop into the single digits
to low teens. These conditions combined with high Haines indices and
near to above normal temperatures will result in critical fire
weather conditions for much of central and eastern NM below snowpack
on Thursday. As such, the Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a
Red Flag Warning. An associated cold front will cross NM from west
to east late Thursday afternoon through the overnight hours. Winds
will rapidly switch to the west, and will remain gusty overnight,
though in general, winds will not be as strong as the daytime
period. By Friday afternoon, however, west to northwest winds on the
backside of the system will rapidly increase across eastern NM.
Gusts up to 60 mph will be possible once again. Though temperatures
will be cooler, RH values will still drop below 15 percent across
the northeast and east central plains. Therefore, have issued a Fire
Weather Watch for Friday afternoon and early evening for those
areas.

Much less wind is expected Saturday, though breezy conditions across
eastern NM will still yield spotty critical fire weather conditions.
Westerly winds will pick up a little more on Sunday as the surface
low deepens across southeast CO, but winds will only continue to get
stronger Monday and Tuesday as another trough crosses the area.
Though the timing of the trough is still somewhat in question, it
does appear that we can expect daily rounds of critical fire weather
conditions Sunday through at least Tuesday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  65  34  53  30 /   0   0  20  20
Dulce...........................  58  28  53  25 /   0   0  30  40
Cuba............................  59  32  56  26 /   0   0   5  30
Gallup..........................  65  32  52  26 /   0   0  20  30
El Morro........................  61  28  53  25 /   0   0  10  30
Grants..........................  66  27  58  25 /   0   0   0  20
Quemado.........................  63  32  56  26 /   0   0   0  20
Magdalena.......................  66  38  61  30 /   0   0   0  10
Datil...........................  64  33  55  27 /   0   0   0  10
Reserve.........................  67  35  59  27 /   0   0   0  20
Glenwood........................  71  40  63  34 /   0   0   0  10
Chama...........................  51  24  48  20 /   0   0  30  40
Los Alamos......................  57  37  58  29 /   0   0   0  20
Pecos...........................  60  33  61  27 /   0   0   0  10
Cerro/Questa....................  53  31  50  24 /   0   0   0  20
Red River.......................  49  25  49  17 /   0   0   5  30
Angel Fire......................  51  25  52  20 /   0   0   0  30
Taos............................  59  29  58  25 /   0   0   0  20
Mora............................  59  32  59  25 /   0   0   0  10
Espanola........................  65  35  66  26 /   0   0   0  20
Santa Fe........................  60  36  61  27 /   0   0   0  20
Santa Fe Airport................  63  33  64  30 /   0   0   0  20
Albuquerque Foothills...........  65  40  66  32 /   0   0   0  10
Albuquerque Heights.............  67  42  67  35 /   0   0   0  10
Albuquerque Valley..............  69  39  68  30 /   0   0   0  10
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  68  38  67  34 /   0   0   0  10
Belen...........................  71  38  70  35 /   0   0   0  10
Bernalillo......................  67  38  68  33 /   0   0   0  10
Bosque Farms....................  70  36  69  32 /   0   0   0  10
Corrales........................  68  38  68  33 /   0   0   0  10
Los Lunas.......................  70  35  70  34 /   0   0   0  10
Placitas........................  64  38  65  32 /   0   0   0  20
Rio Rancho......................  66  38  68  34 /   0   0   0  10
Socorro.........................  72  41  72  36 /   0   0   0   5
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  60  36  60  29 /   0   0   0  20
Tijeras.........................  62  37  63  31 /   0   0   0  10
Edgewood........................  62  34  64  29 /   0   0   0  10
Moriarty/Estancia...............  66  28  66  29 /   0   0   0   5
Clines Corners..................  62  34  61  26 /   0   0   0   5
Mountainair.....................  64  37  63  29 /   0   0   0   5
Gran Quivira....................  64  39  62  30 /   0   0   0   5
Carrizozo.......................  68  49  68  37 /   0   0   0   0
Ruidoso.........................  64  44  61  31 /   0   0   0   0
Capulin.........................  65  33  65  26 /   0   0   0   0
Raton...........................  68  30  69  26 /   0   0   0   5
Springer........................  69  33  69  27 /   0   0   0   5
Las Vegas.......................  65  33  65  28 /   0   0   0   5
Clayton.........................  70  39  74  33 /   0   0   0   0
Roy.............................  67  37  69  32 /   0   0   0   0
Conchas.........................  73  40  77  35 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  70  38  74  36 /   0   0   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  74  42  80  39 /   0   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  71  41  78  38 /   0   0   0   0
Portales........................  73  41  79  39 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  71  40  79  39 /   0   0   0   0
Roswell.........................  77  42  83  42 /   0   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  74  44  73  38 /   0   0   0   0
Elk.............................  71  44  71  36 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday for NMZ104-106-
123>126.

High Wind Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday for NMZ208-
212>215-221-223>234-239>241.

Fire Weather Watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening
for NMZ104-126.

&&

SHORT TERM...34
LONG TERM....99
AVIATION...24

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 2:15 AM MDTFire Weather WatchABQCurry, De Baca, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel and 1 more66 hr
Mar 29, 2:15 AM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding and 11 more43 hr
Mar 29, 2:21 AM MDTHigh Wind WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca and 15 more65 hr
Mar 29, 2:53 PM MDTRed Flag WarningABQColfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora and 6 more53 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.