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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Albuquerque, NM
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.
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2:15 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | ABQ | Curry, De Baca, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel and 1 more | 66 hr |
| Mar 29, 2:15 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding and 11 more | 43 hr |
| Mar 29, 2:21 AM MDT | High Wind Warning | ABQ | Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Colfax, Curry, De Baca and 15 more | 65 hr |
| Mar 29, 2:53 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | ABQ | Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora and 6 more | 53 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.