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High Wind Warning 19, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 5, 20248 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this high wind warning at May 5, 2024, 1:06 PM MDT for 8 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at May 5, 2024, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 5, 2024, 1:06 PM MDT (19:06 UTC)
In effect from
May 5, 2024, 9:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 6, 2024, 10:26 AM MDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Colfax County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Taos County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Union County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 169 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:10 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 6, 1:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 768 S Red River, NMTaos Ski Valley Kachina Peak.
May 6, 8:49 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 756 N Tecolotito, NMFrom Wunderground Station Esperanza Sol y Paz (KNMLASVE10).
May 6, 10:34 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 686 N Tecolotito, NMFrom WUnderground Station Esperanza Sol Y Paz (KNMLASVE10).
May 6, 10:34 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 686 N Tecolotito, NMFrom WUnderground station Esperanza Sol Y Paz (KNMLASVE10).

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 160 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 2024-05-05Temperature 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 2024-05-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 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
1521 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

832 
WWUS75 KABQ 051906
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
106 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

NMZ227-060500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0015.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0019.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.240505T2100Z-240506T0300Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
106 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT 
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-223-060500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0015.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0019.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-
106 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest and west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 60 to 
  70 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Central Highlands. 

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After southwest winds tonight, winds will 
  shift out of the west Monday early morning.  The strongest winds 
  are expected over the high peaks and adjacent high slopes of the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-060500-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0800Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-
106 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chuska Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ228-060300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.240505T2100Z-240506T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
106 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

33
5 follow-up statements
596 
WWUS75 KABQ 052354
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
554 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

NMZ227-060300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0300Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
554 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON MDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213>215-223-060300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-
554 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After southwest winds tonight, winds will 
  shift out of the west Monday early morning.  The strongest winds 
  are expected over the high peaks and adjacent high slopes of the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ201-203-204-060300-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-
554 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands, and 
  Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will become westerly 
  behind a cold front this evening. Gusts may be enhanced along and 
  behind the front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ202-205-060300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0800Z/
Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-
554 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chuska Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will become westerly 
  behind a cold front this evening. Gusts may be enhanced along and 
  behind the front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ228-060300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
554 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
316 
WWUS75 KABQ 060242
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
842 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

NMZ227-060800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
842 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ228-060345-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0300Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-
842 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to decrease through the evening, therefore the 
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ213>215-223-060800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-
842 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After southwest winds tonight, winds will 
  shift out of the west Monday early morning.  The strongest winds 
  are expected over the high peaks and adjacent high slopes of the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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>205-060800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-
842 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands, Chuska 
  Mountains, Northwest Plateau, and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will become westerly 
  behind a cold front this evening. Gusts may be enhanced along and 
  behind the front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
147 
WWUS75 KABQ 060748
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
148 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

NMZ201>205-060900-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0800Z/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-
148 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Breezy conditions will persist through much of the overnight, but 
wind speeds should remain significantly lighter than what was 
observed over the past few hours. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ213>215-223-227-061800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240506T1800Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
148 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, and Johnson 
  and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and perhaps 
  even power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

Shoemake
798 
WWUS75 KABQ 060940
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
340 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

NMZ213>215-223-227-061800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.240506T1800Z-240507T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240506T1800Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
340 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, and Johnson 
  and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and possibly 
  power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or 
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions 
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles 
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$

NMZ212-216-221-222-228-229-231>237-061800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.240506T1500Z-240507T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry
County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
340 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Shoemake
875 
WWUS75 KABQ 061626
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1026 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

NMZ213>215-223-227-070200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240506T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.240506T1626Z-240507T0200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central
Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
1026 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, and Johnson 
  and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 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...The strongest winds are expected over the 
  high peaks and adjacent high slopes of the Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ230-070200-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240507T0200Z/
Union County-
1026 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Union County.

* WHEN...Until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ212-216-221-222-228-229-231>237-070200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240507T0200Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay County-Curry
County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
1026 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at May 5, 11:19 AM MDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 5, 11:19 AM MDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1119 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 308 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

A windy and dry period will begin today and continue through
Wednesday. This will keep a prolonged threat of high fire danger
and the potential for rapid fire spread going through the middle
of the week. A cold front will sweep through New Mexico tonight
into early Monday morning, and winds will remain strong and gusty
during the frontal passage. A few showers will also quickly race
across northern New Mexico tonight, but these will not bring much
in the way of appreciable precipitation. Temperatures will
fluctuate each day, running a bit cooler on Monday, rising some on
Tuesday, only to fall a few to several degrees on Wednesday.
Temperatures then look to hover slightly below normal through
Thursday and Friday with isolated to scattered thunderstorms
returning to the forecast in north central to northeastern areas
of New Mexico.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Monday)
Issued at 308 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

Widespread low clouds east of the central mountain chain, as well
as Santa Fe, will retreat from the west this morning finally
dissipating along the eastern border toward midday.

A broad longwave trough carving its way into the western US, with
multiple shortwaves moving through it, will steer the polar
jetstream over the forecast area today through Monday and beyond.
Southwest wind gusts today should peak from 40-55 mph across the
northwest two thirds of the forecast area, and from 30-40 mph across
the southeast third.  With this forecast package we will issue a
Wind Advisory for the Chuska Mountains and Gallup area, as well as
for Raton and Raton Pass, for this afternoon into the evening. The
flow aloft looks to peak tonight as a Pacific cold front pushes
through from the west, so winds won't die down in the evening like
they normally do. Will issue a High Wind Watch for the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, Raton Pass to Capulin area, and also Clines
Corners for late this evening through Monday morning, where gusts
should peak in the 50 to 70 mph range.  In addition, scattered to
isolated rain and snow showers are forecast this evening from the
northern mountains westward, but any accumulations will be light.

Westerly wind gusts Monday afternoon look to peak in the 45-55 mph
range along and east of the central mountain chain, and from 35 to
45 mph further west. After high temperatures varying from near to
around 7 degrees above 1991-2020 averages today, readings will fall
a few to 15 degrees in most places on Monday. Humidities will also
be very low today through Monday with widespread fire weather
concerns.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 308 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

Winds at the surface should decouple and reduce in speed Monday
evening while the westerly flow aloft remains stiff. Currently,
700 mb winds are progged to range from 35 to 45 kt over much over
the central mountain chain eastward through Tuesday morning, so
there still could be some occasional mountain wave crashes, but
most lower elevation sites should have a nocturnal lull. The upper
low is shown to pivot into northeastern MT Tuesday. Closer to
home, the speeds aloft do not alter all that much into the daytime
Tuesday, broadly retaining speeds of 35 to 45 kt at 700 mb with
the daily lee-side low setting up shop near the northeast corner
of NM. This will drive a west to slightly southwest component that
will boost temperatures a few degrees Tuesday afternoon while
mostly clear skies prevail.

The primary upper low will wobble over the Dakotas and northern
NE Tuesday night into Wednesday while a shortwave trough drops
west of the Rockies and then across the Four Corners area early in
the day. This shortwave will then trek along the CO border
through the daytime, dragging a bit of a northwesterly component
and cooler air toward NM. It will keep winds strong well into
Tuesday evening, but by the daytime Wednesday winds will not quite
have the potential to be as strong as Tuesday. With the cooler
air seeping in on Wednesday, vertical mixing heights will start to
lower and a less optimal surface low placement is expected in the
afternoon.

A pattern shift finally looks to get underway into Thursday and
Friday and it will likely be a welcome one, offering a break from
the widespread persistent windy conditions. This will be the
result of another shortwave that drops west of the Rockies again
and pulls into the Great Basin as a broader cut-off low. This will
draw in cooler and slightly more moist air into NM via the east
Thursday and then more-so on Friday. Showers and thunderstorms
would take shape over the northern mountains and adjacent
highlands Thursday, expanding to the northeastern plains Friday.
While ample directional wind shear would be present, surface
dewpoints still look to be a bit too anemic for a robust severe
weather event, but if moisture advection persists into Saturday as
advertised that could nudge chances upward.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1107 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

South to southwest winds will increase areawide this afternoon.
Winds aloft increase further this evening and overnight, keeping
winds strong through the early morning hours Monday. A wind shift
will also take place behind a mainly dry surface cold front moving
from northwest to southeast through NM tonight. The potential
continues for strong downslope winds to work their way down the
east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains at times tonight as
a stable layer near mountain top layer sets up and helps bring
wind momentum downward. Isolated rain with snow showers above
approximately 6,000 feet move into northwest and north central
areas after 06/06Z. VFR condtions return to all areas after 06/15Z
Monday, but winds are forecast to ramp up quickly behind the front
during the late morning Monday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 308 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...FIRE GROWING PATTERN TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

A persistent fire growing pattern will then develop today through
mid week as a broad longwave trough sets up over the western US with
multiple shortwave troughs rotating through it. These will keep the
flow aloft dry and strong over NM with daily rounds of widespread
critical fire weather conditions, except for some light rain and
snow showers from the northern mountains westward this evening. With
this forecast package will upgrade to a Red Flag Warning for Monday
and issue a Fire Weather Watch areawide for Tuesday. The latest
model guidance strengthened surface winds a few hours sooner over
western areas on Monday, so the Red Flag Warning no longer has
staggered start times between western and eastern areas that day.
Models differ significantly in the track and timing of a low
pressure system over the western US on Thursday, but there is some
agreement on weaker winds that day with a break from critical fire
weather conditions. A moist backdoor front will probably also push
through the forecast area during the latter half of the work week
with a chance for showers and thunderstorms, but confidence on
timing is low due to model differences.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  76  36  63  34 /  10  30   0   0
Dulce...........................  73  24  58  27 /  10  50   5   0
Cuba............................  73  33  60  32 /   5  20   0   0
Gallup..........................  74  29  64  30 /   0  20   0   0
El Morro........................  71  32  60  30 /   0  10   0   0
Grants..........................  76  32  65  29 /   0   5   0   0
Quemado.........................  72  36  65  32 /   0   5   0   0
Magdalena.......................  77  42  70  41 /   0   0   0   0
Datil...........................  72  38  65  34 /   0   0   0   0
Reserve.........................  77  35  75  30 /   0   0   0   0
Glenwood........................  82  48  78  42 /   0   0   0   0
Chama...........................  66  24  52  27 /  10  50  10   0
Los Alamos......................  72  40  60  40 /   5  10   0   0
Pecos...........................  73  40  60  37 /   5   5   0   0
Cerro/Questa....................  67  37  54  34 /   5  20   5   0
Red River.......................  64  29  52  28 /   5  20  10   0
Angel Fire......................  66  28  52  29 /   5  10   5   0
Taos............................  73  34  60  28 /   5  20   5   0
Mora............................  71  37  60  36 /  10   5   0   0
Espanola........................  79  43  68  38 /   5  10   0   0
Santa Fe........................  75  41  62  37 /   5  10   0   0
Santa Fe Airport................  78  41  66  35 /   0   5   0   0
Albuquerque Foothills...........  80  47  70  42 /   0   5   0   0
Albuquerque Heights.............  82  47  72  43 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  84  47  75  37 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  82  47  72  43 /   0   0   0   0
Belen...........................  84  46  75  39 /   0   0   0   0
Bernalillo......................  83  47  72  41 /   0   5   0   0
Bosque Farms....................  84  46  75  37 /   0   0   0   0
Corrales........................  83  47  73  41 /   0   0   0   0
Los Lunas.......................  84  47  75  38 /   0   0   0   0
Placitas........................  78  44  67  41 /   0   5   0   0
Rio Rancho......................  82  47  72  42 /   0   0   0   0
Socorro.........................  86  50  82  45 /   0   0   0   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  72  42  62  41 /   0   5   0   0
Tijeras.........................  75  43  66  40 /   0   5   0   0
Edgewood........................  77  42  67  38 /   0   0   0   0
Moriarty/Estancia...............  78  40  68  35 /   0   0   0   0
Clines Corners..................  74  39  64  36 /   5   0   0   0
Mountainair.....................  75  43  67  40 /   0   0   0   0
Gran Quivira....................  75  44  69  39 /   0   0   0   0
Carrizozo.......................  79  54  76  48 /   0   0   0   0
Ruidoso.........................  73  49  69  44 /   0   0   0   0
Capulin.........................  70  44  64  34 /  10   5   0   0
Raton...........................  74  42  67  34 /   5   5   0   0
Springer........................  75  44  67  36 /  10   5   0   0
Las Vegas.......................  73  42  65  38 /  10   0   0   0
Clayton.........................  75  54  74  42 /  10   5   0   0
Roy.............................  73  49  70  41 /  10   5   0   0
Conchas.........................  82  54  76  43 /  10   5   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  79  49  72  42 /  10   0   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  81  54  77  44 /  10  10   0   0
Clovis..........................  79  57  80  47 /   5  10   0   0
Portales........................  81  57  83  46 /   5  10   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  82  53  78  46 /  10   5   0   0
Roswell.........................  88  56  88  51 /   0   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  84  52  79  47 /   0   0   0   0
Elk.............................  82  52  78  46 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 10 PM MDT this evening for NMZ101-105-106-
109-120>124.

Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday for NMZ101-
104>106-109-120>126.

Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
for NMZ101-104>106-109-120>126.

Wind Advisory until 2 AM MDT Monday for NMZ202-205.

Wind Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening
for NMZ227-228.

High Wind Watch from 9 PM MDT this evening through Monday
morning for NMZ213>215-223-227.

&&

SHORT TERM...44
LONG TERM....52
AVIATION...33

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 4, 6:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance25 min
May 4, 7:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance30 min
May 5, 3:53 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchABQColfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos and 2 more9 hr
May 5, 3:53 AM MDTWind AdvisoryABQCatron, Cibola, Colfax, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba and 3 more22 hr
May 5, 6:40 AM MDTFire Weather WatchABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca and 18 more22 hr
May 5, 6:40 AM MDTRed Flag WarningABQBernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca and 18 more38 hr
May 5, 1:20 PM MDTRiver Flood AdvisoryABQRio Arriba21 days

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.