The ridge of upper level high pressure that settled into northern Mexico on the 13th continued to allow faster west-northwest flow aloft to remain in place over New Mexico on the 14th. The deepest moisture and instability focused over northeastern New Mexico where a southeasterly wind shift enhanced low level convergence.
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The ridge of upper level high pressure that settled into northern Mexico on the 13th continued to allow faster west-northwest flow aloft to remain in place over New Mexico on the 14th. The deepest moisture and instability focused over northeastern New Mexico where a southeasterly wind shift enhanced low level convergence. Showers and thunderstorms developed over the higher terrain of central New Mexico by late morning then moved quickly east into the eastern plains by the early afternoon hours. Several storms became strong to briefly severe around Union County. This activity shifted southward into Harding and Quay counties while organizing into a more developed area of severe thunderstorms. Several reports of nickel to half dollar size hail and 60 mph winds were reported. Another one to two inches of rainfall accompanied the stronger storms, adding even more to the impressive precipitation numbers for August 2017.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Aug 14, 2:29 PM MST, 1 minute earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 329 PM MDT Mon Aug 14 2017 .SYNOPSIS... An upper level trough will deepen over the western United States through mid week steering drier air over New Mexico from the west. Western areas will dry out Tuesday, but the east will wait until Wednesday. A back door cold front will enter the northeast Wednesday night and possibly also Thursday night, improving moisture and thunderstorm chances across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, northeast plains and the far eastern plains on Thursday and Friday. Moisture is expected to increase this weekend with a better chance of thunderstorms areawide. Temperatures for the remainder of the week will generally vary within 4 degrees either side of normal. && .DISCUSSION... The atmosphere will dry out significantly over NM during the mid week period with some of the lowest dewpoint temperatures observed since early July. Locations west of the central mountain chain will be the driest, where precipitation will be unlikely until this weekend. The east will benefit from one or two moist back door cold fronts during the latter half of the work week as mentioned above. Before the moisture exits the east on Wednesday, shear and instability will support the development of some strong to severe thunderstorms this evening and Tuesday afternoon and evening. A mid-level high pressure system will develop over TX/OK/eastern NM by this weekend steering a modest but more traditional monsoon flow over the state with increase thunderstorm chances. 44 && .FIRE WEATHER... Drier air is already nosing into western NM as evidenced by 3pm dewpoints in the mid 30s at Grants. Scouring of low level moisture is taking place over the remainder of central and western NM where isolated dry/wet type storms are moving quickly eastward. The east remains very moist and a few storms have already become strong to severe with locally heavy rainfall. Showers will continue through much of tonight from the Rio Grande Valley eastward while the dry air advances from the west. Tuesday will trend even drier along and west of the central mt chain where min humidity values fall into the 10-20% range. West winds will even become a tad breezy by late day along and west of the Cont Divide. A few more storms are expected over the far eastern plains as dryline type forcing arrives from the west. Wednesday through Friday will be the driest days since about the Fourth of July for central and western NM. High temps will trend a few degrees warmer but low temps will trend cooler with stronger radiational cooling. High haines values are even projected with deep mixing and excellent ventilation. Low level moisture will still slosh around eastern NM however the presence of dry mid and upper level air will limit the coverage of storms with heavy rainfall. Saturday will be a transition day as upper level high pressure reorganizes over west TX and an upper trough takes shape along the California coastline. This will open up the moisture tap to an approaching easterly wave over Mexico. A potentially significant uptick in shower and storm coverage is possible Sunday and Monday. Guyer && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF CYCLE Clouds building slowly near the high terrain will develop into ISOLD storms thru early this evening for central and western NM. Drier air mixing into the area will increase potential for erratic and gusty outflow winds. Farther east where deeper moisture and instability is in place, ISOLD storms will fire up on the east slopes then move east and merge into a larger linear segment between KCAO, KTCC, and KCVS aft 23Z. Some of these storms may become strong to severe w/ damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall thru 03Z. As has been the case the past two nights, -SHRA may linger around the Rio Grande Valley and parts of eastern NM overnight before clearing by sunrise. Tuesday will be much drier for central and western NM w/ the precip focus over far eastern NM. Guyer && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 59 85 55 87 / 5 0 0 0 Dulce........................... 49 79 46 80 / 20 5 0 0 Cuba............................ 55 80 53 81 / 20 5 0 0 Gallup.......................... 54 82 50 83 / 10 0 5 0 El Morro........................ 50 78 46 79 / 20 0 0 0 Grants.......................... 54 83 50 84 / 20 0 0 0 Quemado......................... 54 79 52 80 / 30 5 5 0 Glenwood........................ 61 86 60 86 / 30 5 0 0 Chama........................... 47 75 45 75 / 20 10 0 0 Los Alamos...................... 58 80 55 80 / 20 10 0 0 Pecos........................... 56 80 53 81 / 20 10 5 0 Cerro/Questa.................... 51 75 46 75 / 20 20 5 0 Red River....................... 43 67 40 67 / 30 30 5 5 Angel Fire...................... 42 72 39 73 / 20 30 10 5 Taos............................ 52 80 45 80 / 20 10 5 0 Mora............................ 53 77 50 78 / 30 30 10 0 Espanola........................ 61 85 58 87 / 20 10 0 0 Santa Fe........................ 58 80 55 81 / 20 10 0 0 Santa Fe Airport................ 58 84 56 85 / 20 10 0 0 Albuquerque Foothills........... 63 89 61 89 / 20 5 0 0 Albuquerque Heights............. 65 89 63 89 / 20 5 0 0 Albuquerque Valley.............. 65 90 63 91 / 20 5 0 0 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 64 90 62 90 / 20 0 0 0 Los Lunas....................... 63 93 62 92 / 20 5 0 0 Rio Rancho...................... 64 89 61 90 / 20 0 0 0 Socorro......................... 66 89 64 90 / 20 10 5 0 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 56 84 55 84 / 20 10 5 0 Tijeras......................... 60 85 58 85 / 20 10 5 0 Moriarty/Estancia............... 56 83 53 84 / 20 10 5 0 Clines Corners.................. 57 81 55 83 / 20 20 5 0 Gran Quivira.................... 59 84 58 84 / 20 20 5 0 Carrizozo....................... 62 86 61 86 / 20 20 10 0 Ruidoso......................... 57 78 56 80 / 20 40 10 0 Capulin......................... 54 81 52 78 / 30 30 20 10 Raton........................... 54 84 52 83 / 30 30 10 10 Springer........................ 56 84 54 84 / 20 40 10 5 Las Vegas....................... 54 81 52 81 / 20 30 10 0 Clayton......................... 60 87 59 84 / 30 30 20 10 Roy............................. 58 84 56 83 / 30 40 20 5 Conchas......................... 64 92 62 91 / 20 30 20 0 Santa Rosa...................... 63 90 62 91 / 20 30 10 0 Tucumcari....................... 66 94 64 94 / 30 40 30 0 Clovis.......................... 65 89 64 90 / 30 30 20 5 Portales........................ 66 89 65 90 / 30 40 20 5 Fort Sumner..................... 66 90 65 91 / 20 30 20 0 Roswell......................... 68 94 67 96 / 20 30 20 0 Picacho......................... 63 86 62 88 / 20 40 10 0 Elk............................. 61 81 59 83 / 30 50 10 0 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && 44
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 440 AM MDT Mon Aug 14 2017 NMZ501>540-151100- Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands- Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains- West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River- Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley- Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area- Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa- Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County- Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 440 AM MDT Mon Aug 14 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A few strong to severe storms are possible across the Northeast Plains late this afternoon and evening, with large hail being the primary severe threat. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may produced localized flash flooding over already saturated grounds. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday A few strong to severe storms are possible across the Eastern Plains Tuesday afternoon and evening, with large hail and damaging winds being the primary threats. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637. 11
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 239 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 NMZ515-528-142115- Far Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 239 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL MORA COUNTY UNTIL 315 PM MDT... At 239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Ocate, or 12 miles east of Mora. This storm was nearly stationary. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Luceros, Ojo Feliz and Rainsville. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3603 10525 3615 10509 3604 10488 3585 10511 TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 315DEG 4KT 3604 10511 34
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
304 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017
NMZ527-142130-
Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
304 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN COLFAX COUNTY UNTIL
330 PM MDT...
At 304 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Raton Pass, or 8 miles northwest of Raton. This storm was nearly
stationary.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Raton, Sugarite and Sugarite Canyon State Park.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 455 and 460.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3692 10438 3692 10445 3689 10446 3689 10449
3690 10449 3690 10467 3699 10468 3699 10437
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 184DEG 1KT 3698 10455
34Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
308 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017
NMZ528-529-142145-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
308 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL SAN MIGUEL AND
SOUTHEASTERN MORA COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM MDT...
At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maes, or 16 miles southeast of Wagon Mound, moving east at 5 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central San
Miguel and southeastern Mora Counties.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3570 10445 3567 10451 3576 10470 3588 10466
3586 10439 3585 10438
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 288DEG 6KT 3578 10460
34Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 310 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 NMZ515-528-142145- Far Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 310 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MORA AND SOUTHWESTERN COLFAX COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM MDT... At 310 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Ocate, or 24 miles west of Springer, moving east at 5 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Rayado. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3626 10514 3643 10507 3640 10479 3615 10490 TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 288DEG 6KT 3633 10503 34
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 319 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 NMZ529-532-142145- Eastern San Miguel County-Northeast Highlands- 319 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL SAN MIGUEL COUNTY UNTIL 345 PM MDT... At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Trujillo, or 23 miles southeast of Las Vegas, moving southeast at 15 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central San Miguel County. If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. && LAT...LON 3543 10499 3556 10484 3545 10454 3523 10472 TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 303DEG 12KT 3545 10483 34
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 324 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 NMZ538-539-142200- Eastern Lincoln County-Chaves County Plains- 324 PM MDT MON AUG 14 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTHWESTERN CHAVES COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM MDT... At 324 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles west of Mesa, or 37 miles southeast of Corona, moving southeast at 10 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lincoln and northwestern Chaves Counties. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3393 10521 3402 10502 3384 10482 3370 10510 TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 329DEG 9KT 3392 10507 34
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 214 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:28 UTC.
7 hail, 2 thunderstorm wind, 1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.
Hail up to the size of nickels accumulated on highway near Grenville. Traffic stopped along U.S. 64/87.
Peak outflow wind gust up to 60 mph at Buck Springs.
Nickel size hail accumulated along highway near Mount Dora. Traffic stopped in white out conditions with heavy rainfall.
Observer reported funnel cloud developing with strongly rotating wall cloud over Clayton.
Periodic hail up to the size of nickels 14 miles northeast of Gladstone.
Hail up to the size of quarters near Amistad with one inch of rain in 20 minutes.
Hail up to the size of pennies with torrential rainfall in Logan.
Peak wind gust up to 60 mph.
Hail up to the size of nickels with strong winds.
Hail up to the size of half dollars seven miles southwest of Nara Visa.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New Mexico in 2017Every state in 2017This day in weather historyWarnings in New Mexico, August 2017
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 708087, 708088, 708089, 708090, 708091, 708092, 708093, 708094, 708095, 708096.