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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Albuquerque, NM

February 26, 202411 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this wind advisory at Feb 26, 2024, 11:33 AM MST for 11 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Feb 27, 2024, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 26, 2024, 11:33 AM MST (18:33 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2024, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 27, 2024, 6:53 PM MST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Los Alamos County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:33 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, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 2024-02-26Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2024-02-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 172 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2575 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
94 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
257 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

621 
WWUS75 KABQ 261833
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

NMZ222-226-270400-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Estancia Valley-South Central Mountains-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and South Central Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and 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.



&&

$$

NMZ206>208-212-224-225-239>241-270400-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Southwest Chaves County, Southwest 
  Mountains, West Central Highlands, and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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>238-270400-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0005.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust area likely and may 
  reduced visibility to less than one mile at times.

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.


&&

$$

NMZ219-270400-
/O.EXB.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust area likely and may 
  reduced visibility to less than two mile at times.

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.



&&

$$

NMZ213-214-270400-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>234-270400-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-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-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust are likely and may 
  limit visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ216-218-220-270400-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
1133 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible and may 
  limit visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

11
6 follow-up statements
350 
WWUS75 KABQ 262228
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

NMZ219-270100-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240227T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust area likely and may 
  reduced visibility to less than two mile at times.

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.



&&

$$

NMZ222-226-270100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Estancia Valley-South Central Mountains-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and South Central Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213-214-270100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow will limit 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>234-270100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-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-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented 
  roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are likely and may 
  limit visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ206>208-212-224-225-239>241-270100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 
PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Southwest Chaves County, Southwest 
  Mountains, West Central Highlands, and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust may limit 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>238-270100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust area likely and may 
  reduced visibility to less than one mile at times.

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.


&&

$$

NMZ216-218-220-270100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
328 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible and may 
  limit visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

34
822 
WWUS75 KABQ 270043
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

NMZ219-270600-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240227T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust area likely and may 
  reduced visibility to less than two mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ222-226-270600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Estancia Valley-South Central Mountains-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and South Central Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ213-214-270600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow will limit 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>234-270600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-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-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented 
  roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are likely and may 
  limit visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ206>208-212-224-225-239>241-270600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 
PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Southwest Chaves County, Southwest 
  Mountains, West Central Highlands, and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust may limit 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>238-270600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are likely and may 
  reduce visibility to less than one mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ216-218-220-270600-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
543 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible and may 
  limit visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
564 
WWUS75 KABQ 270540
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

NMZ213-214-270645-
/O.EXP.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Strong winds will continue, but snow will also become heavier and 
steadier. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be replaced with a 
Winter Storm Warning. Wind gusts near 60 mph will remain possible 
across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, along with snow, blowing snow 
and reduced visibility.

$$

NMZ222-226-271300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
Estancia Valley-South Central Mountains-
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  The strongest winds are expected mid day Tuesday.

* WHERE...Estancia Valley and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>234-271300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-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-
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. The 
  strongest winds are expected mid day Tuesday.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented 
  roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are likely. Visibility 
  may be limited at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ206>208-212-224-225-239>241-271300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T0600Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  The strongest winds are expected mid day Tuesday.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, Glorieta 
  Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Southwest Chaves County, Southwest 
  Mountains, West Central Highlands, and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit 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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-235>238-271300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. 
  The strongest winds are expected mid day Tuesday.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Chaves 
  County Plains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may restrict 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.

&&

$$

NMZ216-218-220-271300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
1040 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  The strongest winds are expected mid day Tuesday.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible and may 
  limit visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

34
589 
WWUS75 KABQ 270836
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
136 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

NMZ206>208-212-222-224>226-239>241-271815-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
136 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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. Areas of blowing dust may limit 
  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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>234-271815-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-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-
136 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. The strongest winds are 
  expected mid day.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust are likely. Visibility may be 
  limited at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-235>238-271815-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
136 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Chaves 
  County Plains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. The 
  strongest winds are expected mid day.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roadways. 
  Areas of blowing dust may restrict 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.

&&

$$

NMZ202>205-211-271815-
/O.EXB.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.240227T1500Z-240228T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-West
Central Plateau-Jemez Mountains-
136 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. The 
  strongest winds are expected mid day.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Short duration blowing snow resulting in low visibility 
  is possible near mid day and early afternoon above 7,500 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ216-218-220-271815-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.240227T1500Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
136 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. The 
  strongest winds are expected mid day.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust are possible and may limit 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

24
296 
WWUS75 KABQ 271740
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1040 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

NMZ206>208-212-222-224>226-239>241-280200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-South
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
1040 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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. Areas of blowing dust may significantly 
  limit 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>234-280200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-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-
1040 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust are likely. Visibility may be 
  limited at times.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ219-235>238-280200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1040 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro 
  Area, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Chaves 
  County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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 on north-to-south oriented roadways. 
  Areas of blowing dust will restrict 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.

&&

$$

NMZ202>205-211-280200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240228T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-West
Central Plateau-Jemez Mountains-
1040 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Short duration blowing snow resulting in low visibility 
  is possible near mid day and early afternoon above 7,500 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ216-218-220-280200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
1040 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Upper 
  Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust are possible and may limit 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

11
235 
WWUS75 KABQ 280153
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

NMZ206>208-219-225-230>232-234>236-241-280300-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-Upper Tularosa
Valley-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay
County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the High 
Wind Warning has been cancelled. A few breezes may persist into the 
evening.

$$

NMZ202>205-211-280300-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240228T0300Z/
Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-West
Central Plateau-Jemez Mountains-
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind 
Advisory has been cancelled. A few breezes may persist into the 
evening.

$$

NMZ216-218-220-280300-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind 
Advisory has been cancelled. A few breezes may persist into the 
evening.

$$

NMZ212-222-224-226-239-240-280600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Estancia Valley-South
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-
Southwest Chaves County-
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, South Central 
  Highlands, South Central Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including 
  Glorieta Pass, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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 on north to south oriented roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit 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.

&&

$$

NMZ215-221-223-227>229-233-280600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia/Manzano Mountains
Including Edgewood-Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Guadalupe County-
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, East 
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, Johnson and 
  Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Far Northeast Highlands, 
  Northeast Highlands, and Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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 on north to south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of 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.

&&

$$

NMZ237-238-280600-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
653 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

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

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

* WHERE...De Baca County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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 on north to south oriented roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of 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.

&&

$$

34

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Feb 26, 10:27 AM MST, 1 hour 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 26, 10:27 AM MST, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1027 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...New AVIATION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 215 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

Three weather systems are forecast to impact the area over the
next week. The first will bring strong west and southwest wind
gusts in the 40 to 60 mph range to much of the forecast area today
with fire weather concerns across eastern New Mexico. Gusts from
45 to 70 mph are then expected Tuesday with more fire weather
concerns on the far eastern plains. Aside from significant blowing
dust at lower elevations, the storm system will also produce
several inches of snow and blowing snow in the northern mountains,
where drifts will be measured in feet. The second system will be
more mellow with a mix of rain and snow mainly over central and
southern areas Wednesday night through Thursday morning. The third
system looks to bring more wind, and more in the way of snow than
rain, during the coming weekend. Gusts up to 50 mph will again be
possible Saturday with the potential for widespread critical fire
weather conditions. Then, gusts up to 60 mph look possible for
Sunday with more fire weather concerns across the east, and
accumulating snow across western and north central areas.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 215 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...WIDESPREAD STRONG TO SEVERE WINDS AND NORTHERN MOUNTAIN SNOW
TODAY AND TUESDAY...

Spring will continue to make an early presence with above normal
temperatures, horrific winds, and a mix of rain, snow, and
thunderstorms today and Tuesday. Split flow will remain at work with
the subtropical segment of the jet rounding an offshore cut-off low
over the eastern Pacific and the polar jet dipping into the Pacific
Northwest states along with a vigorous trough. Zonal flow over NM
will continue to increase as these jet segments merge toward each
other today, and the flow will become increasingly perturbed with
small scale ripples and shortwaves multiplying along with orographic
enhancements as the stiff westerly flow hits favorably oriented
mountain ranges. Higher resolution CAMs and even synoptic models
have abruptly become more enthused about shower and thunderstorm
activity today with the northern mountains likely being the more
persistent recipients with fleeting activity elsewhere today and
this evening. Consequently, POPs have been expanded and increased,
but most zones are still only hosting slight to low chances (10-40
percent) with brief-lived activity and light amounts today due to
the fast motion in the strong flow. The bigger story today will be
the winds, particularly from the Sangre de Cristos and
Sandia/Manzanos eastward. The High Wind Warning for today was
expanded to more of the I-40 corridor toward the Sandia/Manzanos.

Into tonight, the northwestern states trough will move toward the
northern and central Rockies, allowing the two aforementioned jet
segments to become closer to a merger. This will only increase the
flow aloft over NM tonight with widespread 700 mb winds of 50 to 70
kt projected along with a stout surface gradient that could keep
things gusty all night for many zones. The High Wind Watch for many
remaining eastern zones and some mountainous western ones will
continue for late tonight, but it seems like a near certainty for
things to be upgraded at this point. The increasingly perturbed
westerlies will also cause snow to turn more periodic, if not
occasionally steady, over the northern mountains, including the
Sangre de Cristos. With snow accumulations projected to creep up to
6 to 12 inches and locally much higher through Tuesday, it seemed
prudent to convert tonight’s High Wind Warning for the Sangre de
Cristos to a Winter Storm Warning.

The base of the trough will swing through CO late in the day with a
Pacific front accompanying. Tuesday’s winds will be abysmal with
widespread gusts of 45 to 65 mph expected and locally as high as 75
mph, mainly along and immediately east of the central mountain
chain. Temperatures will fall several degrees (generally by 5-10) on
Tuesday, and areas of mountain snow and showers and thunderstorms
will continue Tuesday with snow stacking up in the northern
mountains and drifting considerably with periods of white-out
conditions.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 215 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

Wind speeds will gradually weaken Tuesday evening, then more
rapidly late Tuesday night after the base of the upper level
trough crossing the central Rockies exits onto the Great Plains.
Snow will also taper off, lingering longest over northeast areas
near the CO border. Only light additional snow accumulations are
forecast in the northern mountains Tuesday evening, but blowing
snow will probably continue above 8500 feet where the most
significant storm total snow accumulations are forecast. In the
wake of Pacific and backdoor cold fronts that cross Tuesday night,
high temperatures should bottom out on Wednesday near 1991-2020
averages to as much as 12 degrees below them with the coolest
departures in the east.

High temperatures will rebound during the latter half of the week.
Models are now bringing an upper level trough a bit further
northward in its trek across southern NM from the Baja Peninsula
Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The system will bring some
moisture with it will rain and snow showers spreading as far north
as the southern Jemez and southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Liquid and liquid equivalent precip amounts are forecast to vary
from around 0.05" along the I-40 corridor to near a quarter inch
along the southern border of the forecast area from the south
central mountains westward, with locally higher amounts in the
southern tier of mountains. A few to around 4 inches of snow look
possible in the southwest and south central mountains above 8500
feet, with up to inch possible in Ruidoso,and lighter amounts
elsewhere mainly south of I-40.

Zonal flow aloft will then gradually transition to southwesterly
later in the week ahead of a broad upper level trough that will
bring some moisture with it as it moves over the southern Rockies
on Sunday. It will be a colder system with 700 mb temperatures
potentially dropping as low as -10 C on Sunday as a gusty Pacific
cold front plunges southeastward through the forecast area with a
band of potentially heavy snow. A few to several inches of snow
look possible with this system over the western and northern
mountains, with lighter amounts of a few inches not out of the
question at lower elevations along and west of the continental
divide. Winds will also be impactful. Southwest winds are forecast
to strengthen with each day Thursday through Sunday. Wind gusts
could reach 50 mph along the western border and across parts of
east central and northeast NM as early as Saturday afternoon,
where/when critical fire weather conditions may become widespread.
The polar jetstream is then forecast to cross on Sunday with wind
gusts potentially in the 45-60 mph over central, southern, and
eastern parts of the forecast area. Critical fire weather
conditions may linger over much of the eastern plains on Sunday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 929 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

Strong and increasing westerly flow will prevail through the TAF
period with areas of low level wind shear and the potential for
blowing dust to limit vsbys. The strongest winds will materialize
after the end of the TAF period. An Airport Weather Warning for
gusts to 35kts has been issued for KABQ. Showers are forecast to
expand overnight across the western and northern mountains and
will result in mountain obscurations. Showers may impact KGUP and
KFMN overnight and into Tuesday morning with MVFR conditions.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 215 AM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

A very gusty and above normal temperature regime is expected today.
Upper level winds are strengthening and will continue to do so today
into tonight. This will lead to higher surface/20ft level gusts of
35 to 60 mph over much of northeastern to east central NM this
afternoon where mostly dry conditions are expected. Despite an
increase in showers and even thunderstorms over portions of western
and central NM today, eastern areas will still suffer from low
humidity (15 to 20 percent). Surface dewpoints are still forecast to
rise, keeping minimum humidity in a marginal range by traditional
critical thresholds, but after yesterday’s dry winds, fuel
conditions in eastern zones are likely primed and cured. Therefore,
a Red Flag Warning will remain in effect over the northeast
highlands and eastern plains today.

After a stretch of well above normal temperatures a fast-moving cold
front will be moving into NM late Tuesday. In addition, upper level
winds will continue to surge up in speed with very strong to severe
gusts expected to mix down to the surface through the day Tuesday.
All zones will be windy, but the eastern half of the state will
observe the strongest speeds Tuesday. Similar to today, minimum
humidity in northeastern and east central NM will float within the
15 to 20 percent range on Tuesday, keeping concerns for rapid fire
spread over this area that has been dry and void of appreciable
precipitation for some time, so a Fire Weather Watch will be issued.
Haines indices are still expected to be rather low (2 to 3) on
Tuesday with energy release component-based guidance indicating
mostly elevated to critical conditions, but will err on the side of
caution.

The front will overtake the remainder of NM Tuesday night, cooling
temperatures several more degrees on Wednesday. What was looking
like a dry day on Wednesday might be transitioning to a wetter one
in southwestern zones late in the day before expanding overnight.
The welcome news will be a reduction in winds on Wednesday with a
respite from the critical threat, however winds are forecast to
increase late in the week and into the upcoming weekend.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  64  42  50  18 /  20  50  70   5
Dulce...........................  56  32  44   3 /  50  90  90  10
Cuba............................  58  36  48  15 /  30  50  60  20
Gallup..........................  61  35  52  13 /  20  60  50  20
El Morro........................  56  35  48  16 /  30  60  50  20
Grants..........................  61  36  52  15 /  20  50  40  10
Quemado.........................  60  37  54  22 /  30  30  30  10
Magdalena.......................  65  42  58  27 /  20   5  10   5
Datil...........................  60  37  54  25 /  30  20  20   5
Reserve.........................  64  35  56  24 /  30  30  40  10
Glenwood........................  68  43  59  35 /  30  40  40  10
Chama...........................  47  28  37   0 /  70  90  90  10
Los Alamos......................  57  39  50  21 /  30  50  50  10
Pecos...........................  56  37  49  20 /  40  50  40  10
Cerro/Questa....................  49  38  42  17 /  40  70  70  10
Red River.......................  44  30  37   5 /  50  70  70  20
Angel Fire......................  46  34  40  -6 /  50  70  60  10
Taos............................  55  33  47  10 /  40  70  60  10
Mora............................  55  37  49  16 /  40  60  40   5
Espanola........................  64  40  58  19 /  30  50  50  10
Santa Fe........................  59  42  51  22 /  40  50  50  20
Santa Fe Airport................  63  40  55  21 /  30  40  40  10
Albuquerque Foothills...........  66  46  61  28 /  20  20  20  10
Albuquerque Heights.............  68  44  63  27 /  20  20  20  10
Albuquerque Valley..............  70  40  65  26 /  20  10  20  10
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  69  44  63  26 /  20  20  20  10
Belen...........................  72  43  67  26 /  20  10   5   5
Bernalillo......................  68  44  63  25 /  20  20  30  10
Bosque Farms....................  71  40  66  25 /  20  10  10  10
Corrales........................  69  42  63  25 /  20  20  20  10
Los Lunas.......................  71  41  66  26 /  20  10  10   5
Placitas........................  64  44  59  26 /  30  30  30  10
Rio Rancho......................  68  44  62  25 /  20  20  20  10
Socorro.........................  76  49  69  30 /  20   5   0   5
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  59  42  53  24 /  30  20  30  20
Tijeras.........................  61  43  56  24 /  30  20  30  10
Edgewood........................  61  42  55  22 /  30  20  20   5
Moriarty/Estancia...............  64  41  58  20 /  30  20  10   5
Clines Corners..................  59  38  54  18 /  30  20  10   5
Mountainair.....................  63  43  59  25 /  30  10  10  10
Gran Quivira....................  66  43  60  25 /  30  10  10  10
Carrizozo.......................  70  48  64  34 /  20  10   5   5
Ruidoso.........................  64  47  56  31 /  20  10  10   5
Capulin.........................  61  36  54  13 /   0   0   0  20
Raton...........................  63  35  56  15 /   5  10  20  20
Springer........................  65  38  58  17 /   5  20  20   5
Las Vegas.......................  60  40  53  16 /  20  30  20   0
Clayton.........................  72  44  64  19 /   0   0   0  10
Roy.............................  67  43  60  19 /   5   5   5   0
Conchas.........................  75  48  68  25 /   5   0   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  71  47  65  24 /  10   5   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  77  47  70  24 /   5   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  78  49  72  28 /   5   0   0   0
Portales........................  80  50  73  27 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  78  47  72  27 /   5   5   0   0
Roswell.........................  85  53  78  41 /   5   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  76  50  68  34 /   5   5   0   0
Elk.............................  74  49  64  35 /   5   5   5   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 6 PM MST this evening for NMZ104-123-126.

High Wind Warning until 11 PM MST Tuesday for NMZ215-221-223-
227>234.

Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
for NMZ104-126.

High Wind Watch from this evening through Tuesday evening for
NMZ206>208-212-222-224>226-235>241.

Winter Storm Warning from 11 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Tuesday
for NMZ210-213-214.

Wind Advisory until 11 PM MST this evening for NMZ222-226.

High Wind Warning until 11 PM MST this evening for NMZ213-214.

&&

SHORT TERM...52
LONG TERM....44
AVIATION...11

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 3:14 AM MSTWind AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Cibola, Lincoln, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Torrance and 1 more20 hr
Feb 26, 5:25 AM MSTFire Weather WatchABQCurry, De Baca, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel and 1 more8 hr
Feb 26, 1:44 PM MSTRed Flag WarningABQCurry, De Baca, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel and 1 more30 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.