An upper level ridge centered over western New Mexico and low level moisture in place over eastern New Mexico continued to generate active weather across the area for the fourth day in a row. Showers and thunderstorms developed along the central mountain chain during early afternoon hours and pushed slowly southeast onto the adjacent high plains.
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The episode as NWS ABQ wrote it up.
An upper level ridge centered over western New Mexico and low level moisture in place over eastern New Mexico continued to generate active weather across the area for the fourth day in a row. Showers and thunderstorms developed along the central mountain chain during early afternoon hours and pushed slowly southeast onto the adjacent high plains. A strong thunderstorm moving southeast across Interstate 25 near Las Vegas dumped six inches of hail on the highway. A long-lived supercell thunderstorm that developed over Guadalupe County broke a car windshield near Anton Chico then produced two inches of quarter size hail near Milagro. The second day of severe thunderstorms near Capitan produced an impressive mesocyclone, several inches of quarter to golf ball size hail, and minor flooding.
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 Jun 7, 1:51 PM MST, 9 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 251 PM MDT Wed Jun 7 2017 .SYNOPSIS... Another round of showers and thunderstorms today will impact central and eastern NM through this evening. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rain, strong outflow winds, small hail, and frequent lightning strikes. A few storms may become severe over eastern NM this evening. An upper level trough developing along the west coast will force drier air into central and western NM Thursday. This dry air will overtake all of NM Saturday through Monday with widespread breezy to windy conditions. Temperatures will soar into the 80s and 90s across the entire state, with even some low 100s over the far southeast plains. There are no indications of moisture returning to the area for at least the next 7 days. && .DISCUSSION... Sufficient moisture and instability over the region today has led to yet another round of showers and storms around the higher terrain. The center of the upper level ridge has shifted slightly farther east into northern Chihuahua so storm motions have become slightly more east/southeast. GOES high density winds is picking up a 30 to 35kt speed max along the northern periphery of the upper high and this is not shown well by models. The current SPC marginal risk area extends to the central mt chain but would not be surprised to see some strong storms in the Rio Grande Valley as well. The latest radar and MRMS MESH products attest to this with strong storms on the approach to the ABQ metro. After an active evening over eastern NM, a much quieter pattern is on the way for Thursday through much of next week. The upper trough along the west coast will slide north of NM over the weekend and force a large dry intrusion over the state. Stronger winds aloft will interact with deepening surface low pressure over southeast CO to produce at least widespread breezy conditions, especially for eastern NM. The hottest temperatures of the season so far will develop over the area beginning Friday. Much of central and western NM will soar into the 80s and 90s, with low 100s likely over the southeast plains through Monday. The upper trough will pass north of NM Monday and allow temps to trend cooler over the state Tuesday. A zonal flow flow pattern will develop in its wake Wednesday with no end in site to dry and very warm conditions through the end of next week. Guyer && .FIRE WEATHER... The weather pattern today has held very comparable to yesterday with the placement and coverage of storms favoring the southwestern mountains and central mountain chain. And with the ridge of high pressure aloft over western NM, storms will continue to drift to the southeast at about 10 to 15 mph, gradually filling into the high plains in the eastern tier of the state through the evening. The driest air has invaded the far northwestern to west central zones where RH has already fallen below 15 percent. Fortunately, prevailing winds have been fairly light, but showers and thunderstorms will create their own localized gusty and erratic wind fields through the evening. With all the storms expected east of the mountains this evening, outflow is expected to be channeled through the gaps/canyons and into the Rio Grande valley where some gusty conditions could develop. As has been advertised for a few days now, some drier air is still expected to invade more of northwestern to north central NM on Thursday. This will limit storm potential there with a chance for a few drier thunderstorms on the edge of the drier airmass nosing in. The extent of the drying in the northwest corner will be substantial with single digit dewpoints and RH values plummeting to 5 percent or less around the northwest plateau/San Juan basin. Breezes will be moderate in the central to western zones Thursday afternoon. High Haines of 6 will encompass this dry air. Isolated to scattered storms will still be possible in the southwest mountains and along and east of the central mountain chain, and perhaps a few strong to severe cells along/east of the central mountain chain. The drier westerly flow advances even farther east by Friday as the ridge aloft begins to lay over due to an approaching Pacific upper low. Dewpoints will lower substantially, enough to shut down thunderstorm chances even in the plains of NM. Temperatures will run near to slightly above normal with breezy conditions. The breezes will continue increasing day-by-day into Saturday, Sunday, and Monday as the flow aloft steadily increases while the upper low works into the Great Basin. Conditions may not initially meet critical thresholds on Saturday, but critical winds will become increasingly juxtaposed over the dry, unstable airmass toward Sunday and more-so on Monday. This period will warrant close attention given the abundant recent wildfires and controlled burning ongoing, but it does certainly fit within the climatological norm. 52 && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF CYCLE Showers and thunderstorms will favor the southwest mountains and areas along and east of the central mountain chain again today with a few isolated storms also filling between. Some storms will be strong to severe again along and east of the central mountain chain with activity drifting east or southeast at about 10 to 15 mph through the afternoon and evening. Large hail, gusty downburst winds, and heavy downpours will temporarily bring ceilings/visibility down to MVFR/IFR categories. Any storms that develop along or west of the Rio Grande would generally tend to produce more gusty winds rather than heavy rain/hail. Storms are expected to slowly diminish through the late evening and early morning hours Thursday. 52 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 55 92 54 91 / 5 5 0 0 Dulce........................... 45 85 43 84 / 10 5 5 0 Cuba............................ 51 87 51 87 / 20 5 5 0 Gallup.......................... 50 88 46 87 / 10 5 0 0 El Morro........................ 46 82 44 82 / 30 10 5 0 Grants.......................... 53 87 49 87 / 20 10 5 0 Quemado......................... 55 82 54 83 / 30 20 5 0 Glenwood........................ 52 94 53 96 / 40 40 5 0 Chama........................... 45 79 44 78 / 20 10 5 0 Los Alamos...................... 58 81 59 83 / 50 10 5 0 Pecos........................... 49 84 51 85 / 60 20 10 5 Cerro/Questa.................... 48 78 47 80 / 40 20 10 5 Red River....................... 41 72 42 73 / 50 30 10 5 Angel Fire...................... 37 75 38 76 / 50 30 10 5 Taos............................ 45 83 45 85 / 40 10 10 0 Mora............................ 48 79 50 81 / 50 20 10 5 Espanola........................ 59 89 58 90 / 40 5 5 0 Santa Fe........................ 57 83 57 84 / 50 10 10 0 Santa Fe Airport................ 54 88 54 89 / 50 5 5 0 Albuquerque Foothills........... 63 91 62 92 / 40 5 5 0 Albuquerque Heights............. 64 92 64 93 / 30 5 5 0 Albuquerque Valley.............. 63 93 62 94 / 30 5 5 0 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 62 94 61 94 / 30 5 0 0 Los Lunas....................... 60 95 59 96 / 30 5 5 0 Rio Rancho...................... 63 92 62 93 / 30 5 0 0 Socorro......................... 62 92 61 95 / 30 10 10 0 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 50 87 52 88 / 40 10 5 0 Tijeras......................... 57 89 58 90 / 40 5 5 0 Moriarty/Estancia............... 51 87 51 88 / 40 10 10 0 Clines Corners.................. 52 84 53 86 / 50 10 10 0 Gran Quivira.................... 55 88 56 90 / 50 10 10 0 Carrizozo....................... 61 88 62 91 / 40 10 20 5 Ruidoso......................... 51 82 54 85 / 60 40 30 10 Capulin......................... 49 80 52 85 / 50 30 40 5 Raton........................... 47 86 50 89 / 50 30 30 5 Springer........................ 49 87 49 90 / 50 20 20 5 Las Vegas....................... 49 84 52 86 / 50 20 10 5 Clayton......................... 53 85 57 91 / 60 30 30 5 Roy............................. 52 85 53 91 / 50 20 20 5 Conchas......................... 60 92 61 96 / 50 20 20 5 Santa Rosa...................... 55 91 58 95 / 50 20 10 0 Tucumcari....................... 58 94 60 98 / 50 20 30 5 Clovis.......................... 60 90 61 96 / 60 20 30 5 Portales........................ 62 90 64 96 / 60 20 30 5 Fort Sumner..................... 61 92 63 97 / 50 20 20 5 Roswell......................... 64 96 64 101 / 50 20 20 5 Picacho......................... 59 88 62 92 / 60 30 30 5 Elk............................. 56 83 59 87 / 60 30 30 5 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 355 AM MDT Wed Jun 7 2017 NMZ501>540-081000- 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- 355 AM MDT Wed Jun 7 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening for much of the east central and southeast plains of New Mexico where isolated thunderstorms may be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a brief tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday A few strong thunderstorms are possible across the eastern plains Thursday afternoon and evening. Otherwise, dry air from the west will end thunderstorms chances on Friday. Very dry air along with very warm to hot temperatures and breezy to locally windy conditions are expected over the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required today and for eastern New Mexico due to the threat for severe thunderstorms. 33
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 153 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017 NMZ515-529-072030- Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 153 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL SAN MIGUEL COUNTY UNTIL 230 PM MDT... At 153 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Romeroville, or near Las Vegas, moving southeast at 20 mph. Penny size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Las Vegas, Romeroville, Montezuma, Tecolote, Chapelle, San Agustin, Ojitos Frios, San Geronimo, Los Montoyas and San Pablo. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 331 and 347. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 3554 10546 3568 10532 3549 10498 3529 10520 TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 311DEG 19KT 3556 10532 54
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 205 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017 NMZ515-528-072045- Far Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 205 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN MORA AND SOUTH CENTRAL COLFAX COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM MDT... At 205 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Ocate, or 22 miles west of Springer, moving southeast at 40 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. Locations impacted include... Wagon Mound and Rayado. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 382 and 402. 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 3629 10514 3643 10498 3612 10453 3593 10477 TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 315DEG 36KT 3631 10499 54
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
231 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017
NMZ508-520-072115-
Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley-
231 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN SOCORRO COUNTY UNTIL
315 PM MDT...
At 231 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Monticello, moving east at 15 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 southwestern
Socorro County.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 103 and 119.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
&&
LAT...LON 3348 10731 3353 10745 3371 10739 3368 10706
3348 10712
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 284DEG 13KT 3361 10734
54Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 236 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017 NMZ515-529-072115- Northeast Highlands-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- 236 PM MDT WED JUN 7 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY UNTIL 315 PM MDT... At 236 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tecolote, or 10 miles southwest of Las Vegas, moving southeast at 20 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Romeroville, Tecolote, Los Montoyas, Chapelle, San Agustin and Ojitos Frios. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 326 and 341. 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 3546 10547 3559 10532 3542 10500 3522 10522 TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 311DEG 17KT 3548 10533 54
The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 137 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:02 UTC.
6 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
NMDOT reported quarter size hail accumulated five to six inches deep along Interstate 25 near Chapelle.
Hail up to the size of quarters near Milagro. Spotter reported that a family members windshield was smashed from this same storm farther to the north of this location.
Hail up to the size of quarters near Capitan.
Hail up to the size of golf balls in Capitan. Heavy rainfall and hail accumulations at Brewer Ranch produced flooding in low lying areas.
Hail up to the size of quarters near Capitan.
A second round of storms produced quarter size hail in Capitan.
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, June 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: 692836, 692837, 692838, 692839, 692840, 692841.