An upper level wave moving east through the southern Rockies forced fast westerly flow aloft through central and eastern New Mexico on June 13, 2019. Scattered showers and thunderstorms first developed over Socorro County where hail up to the size of quarters accumulated along Interstate 25.
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An upper level wave moving east through the southern Rockies forced fast westerly flow aloft through central and eastern New Mexico on June 13, 2019. Scattered showers and thunderstorms first developed over Socorro County where hail up to the size of quarters accumulated along Interstate 25. The deeper moisture and instability focused over eastern New Mexico during the late afternoon and evening hours where several thunderstorms produced large hail, especially over Harding County.
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 13, 1:31 PM MST, 29 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 231 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 .SYNOPSIS... Strong to severe storms will develop across portions of eastern New Mexico today with large hail, frequent lightning, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall as the main hazards. Cannot entirely rule out a spot tornado either. Very dry and warmer weather moves in Friday with 100s forecast at Roswell and Tucumcari. Temperatures fall back to near normal for the weekend with an upper level storm system favoring afternoon storms over the northern mountains. Any storms across the west will likely be dry in nature. Afternoon storms will favor northern and eastern New Mexico Monday and Tuesday with drier and near normal temperatures favored by the middle of next week. && .DISCUSSION... Today...Southerly return flow across the east and into the lower RGV has combined with daytime heating to produce high terrain thunderstorms this afternoon. Instability across the east of 2500-3500 J/kg with modest 0-6km bulk shear values of 35-40kts will support supercell potential. Hi-Res models have been showing storms moving east off the Sangres into northeastern NM, likely clustering into a larger cluster/complex by this evening into the TX/OK panhandles. Storms off the Sacramentos will push eastward over Chaves County. Large hail and damaging winds are the main hazards with low potential for a tornado but still possible. Friday...After storms kick back easterly outflows likely producing some low clouds across the east early Friday morning, drier and warmer weather invades from the west. Daytime highs will rise 5-10F above normal for mid-June with a few spot 100s across the east at Tucumcari and Roswell. Winds will be breezy and locally windy with humidity plummeting and allowing for critical fire weather conditions to develop (see Fire Wx Discussion for further details). Weekend...Temperatures lower closer to normal as an upper trough moves over northern NM Saturday. This will increase storm coverage over the northern mountains progressing into the northeastern plains Saturday evening. Any storms over the west will likely be dry in nature. An outflow/backdoor bdry is likely to push south and west through eastern and central NM from the convection Saturday night into Sunday morning. Low level moisture will be replenished behind this bdry into the RGV as a weak ridge moves over Sunday. The low level moisture, trapped beneath the ridge, will be enough to allow for another round of afternoon convective activity Sunday, focusing over the western and northern high terrain. Long Range...Daily rounds of afternoon storms are likely to continue Monday with lesser coverage Tuesday. The GFS and ECMWF have been fairly consistent with setting up a strong jet max punching into the PacNW and northern Rockies. This will keep fairly dry conditions and near normal temperatures across NM for the middle part of next week. 24/RJH && .FIRE WEATHER... Overnight lows will be above average with poor to moderate humidity recoveries across western NM, especially in the Gila Wilderness. The pattern on Friday will favor strong gusty winds and single digit RH values during peak heating for many areas across western and central NM. Critical fire weather conditions are likely for a few hours over portions of NMZ105 and 109 with more widespread activity in NMZ108. Given the low to moderate fire danger class in the ern plains, will not hoist a watch. Meanwhile, Land Information System (LIS) data is suggesting below land surface moisture is 30-35% in Catron County - thus will not issue a watch for this area either. Lighter, although occasional breezes, are expected on Saturday with a backdoor cold front invading the eastern plains during the day and overnight. This will keep higher humidities and precip in northeast NM. A few high-based storms are possible along the I-40 corridor in western and central NM, resulting in possible gusty outflow winds. A rather active pattern persists on Sunday and again Monday across the northern and central parts of NM. Wetter-type storms are favored in eastern NM, with a mix of wet/dry across the west. Temperatures will be below normal during this period. For late next week, drier/warmer conditions are forecast. DPorter && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF CYCLE Winds will increase this afternoon with peak gusts reaching 25-35 knots, strongest in east central NM. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon for areas along and east of the RGV. There is a risk for severe t-storms over eastern New Mexico, where large hail and damaging winds will be a concern. Activity should either move east or diminish across the area by at least 06Z/Fri. Some MVFR cigs are possible across northeast / east central NM, but confidence to include in KTCC TAF is too low attm. VFR conditions are likely on Friday, with winds ramping up by late Friday morning. DPorter && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 55 91 53 87 / 5 0 0 10 Dulce........................... 48 84 43 79 / 5 0 0 20 Cuba............................ 54 85 49 81 / 5 0 0 10 Gallup.......................... 50 86 45 82 / 0 0 0 10 El Morro........................ 47 83 44 79 / 0 0 0 10 Grants.......................... 49 86 44 81 / 0 0 0 10 Quemado......................... 56 85 48 80 / 5 0 0 5 Glenwood........................ 62 88 55 88 / 0 0 0 5 Chama........................... 47 77 42 75 / 5 0 0 30 Los Alamos...................... 61 84 58 76 / 5 0 0 30 Pecos........................... 54 82 51 78 / 10 0 0 10 Cerro/Questa.................... 49 80 46 74 / 10 5 5 40 Red River....................... 42 69 40 65 / 10 5 5 50 Angel Fire...................... 34 75 33 70 / 10 5 5 40 Taos............................ 45 84 42 80 / 5 5 0 30 Mora............................ 49 83 46 77 / 10 0 0 20 Espanola........................ 57 89 53 84 / 5 0 0 10 Santa Fe........................ 58 84 55 77 / 5 0 0 20 Santa Fe Airport................ 55 88 52 81 / 5 0 0 10 Albuquerque Foothills........... 63 91 60 85 / 0 0 0 10 Albuquerque Heights............. 65 91 61 86 / 0 0 0 5 Albuquerque Valley.............. 61 94 56 88 / 5 0 0 5 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 62 92 59 87 / 0 0 0 10 Los Lunas....................... 59 95 52 88 / 10 0 0 5 Rio Rancho...................... 62 92 60 87 / 0 0 0 5 Socorro......................... 63 97 59 92 / 10 0 0 5 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 58 86 56 80 / 5 0 0 10 Tijeras......................... 55 90 53 84 / 5 0 0 10 Moriarty/Estancia............... 51 89 47 84 / 10 0 0 5 Clines Corners.................. 56 84 52 79 / 10 0 0 5 Gran Quivira.................... 57 88 54 83 / 10 0 0 5 Carrizozo....................... 62 90 59 87 / 20 0 0 0 Ruidoso......................... 54 81 50 80 / 20 0 0 0 Capulin......................... 49 87 48 76 / 20 10 5 60 Raton........................... 47 89 47 80 / 20 10 5 40 Springer........................ 48 90 46 80 / 20 5 5 30 Las Vegas....................... 51 85 48 80 / 10 0 0 20 Clayton......................... 57 92 55 83 / 50 10 5 50 Roy............................. 54 91 52 82 / 20 5 5 20 Conchas......................... 63 99 58 91 / 20 5 0 10 Santa Rosa...................... 62 96 60 90 / 20 0 0 0 Tucumcari....................... 67 100 61 93 / 30 5 0 10 Clovis.......................... 63 96 60 93 / 30 10 0 5 Portales........................ 65 97 62 94 / 20 10 0 5 Fort Sumner..................... 66 98 62 92 / 20 5 0 0 Roswell......................... 67 102 64 98 / 30 10 0 0 Picacho......................... 64 92 59 89 / 20 0 0 0 Elk............................. 62 87 56 85 / 20 0 0 0 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && 24
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1208 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 NMZ501>540-141200- 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- 1208 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms over eastern New Mexico this afternoon and evening. A few storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall, and possibly a rare tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Breezy to locally windy conditions will develop most areas Friday along very warm to hot temperatures. Chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms will return to portions of western and especially northeast NM Saturday, spreading to much of the northern half of the state Sunday. Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances will continue over the northern half or so of the state early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this afternoon and evening for eastern New Mexico due to severe storm potential. 24
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 212 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 NMZ526-538-539-132045- Eastern Lincoln County-Chaves County Plains-South Central Mountains- 212 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTH CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM MDT... At 212 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Arabela, or 34 miles northeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 20 mph. Dime size hail will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Arabela. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. 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. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for central and southeastern New Mexico. LAT...LON 3347 10522 3365 10528 3390 10480 3358 10470 TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 244DEG 19KT 3360 10517 DPorter
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 NMZ508-520-132100- Southwest Mountains-Lower Rio Grande Valley- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SOCORRO COUNTY UNTIL 300 PM MDT... At 225 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles west of Bosque Del Apache Refuge, or 22 miles southwest of Socorro, moving southeast at 15 mph. Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Bosque Del Apache Refuge. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 117 and 137. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. 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 3380 10726 3394 10715 3388 10679 3359 10704 TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 318DEG 15KT 3381 10715 DPorter
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 239 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 NMZ538-539-132115- Eastern Lincoln County-Chaves County Plains- 239 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTH CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM MDT... At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of Mesa, or 40 miles northwest of Roswell, moving east at 10 mph. Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Lincoln and north central Chaves Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. 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. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for central, southeastern and east central New Mexico. LAT...LON 3375 10504 3391 10505 3400 10474 3371 10471 TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 256DEG 9KT 3384 10496 DPorter
The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 111 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:57 UTC.
10 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Significant accumulation of hail up to the size of quarters occurred on Interstate 25 near Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge.
Nickel size hail several miles northeast of Dunken.
Quarter size hail reported several miles south of Bueyeros.
Golf ball size hail a few miles west of Rosebud.
Half dollar size hail a few miles south of Rosebud.
Half dollar size hail fell a couple miles south-southeast of Rosebud.
Hail up to the size of two inches was reported four miles south of Rosebud.
Hail up to the size of quarters in Clayton.
Penny size hail in Clayton.
Quarter size hail 10 miles north of Nara Visa.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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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: 819752, 819754, 819755, 819757, 819758, 819759, 819760, 819761, 819762, 819763.