Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Potential for the Plains; Coastal Low Across the mid-Atlantic

An upper trough and frontal boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Plains through early Monday; A few severe thunderstorms along with heavy rainfall are expected. Meanwhile, low pressure off the Southeast Coast will bring inclement weather across the mid-Atlantic coast through Monday. This system is forecast to meander off the coast then track inland early this week. Read More >

Radar Upgrade Underway

It’s time for a tune up! The Albuquerque WSR-88D will be down for an important upgrade starting September 22nd. Here are the details:

When? September 22nd through 29th

Why? The replacement of the generator, fuel tanks, and accompanying components. This activity is important to support the radar’s operation during periods of commercial power outages, specifically when hazardous weather is present.

But why now? September was chosen because it climatologically favors a lack of widespread, significant severe or winter storms.

During the downtime: Adjacent radars such as KFDX (Cannon AFB), KEPZ (El Paso), KEMX (Tucson), KFSX (Flagstaff), KGJX (Grand Junction), KPUX (Pueblo), KLBB (Lubbock), and KMAF (Midland) will be the available alternatives.

A Radar Upgrade is Underway at KABX in Albuquerque

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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Potential for the Plains; Coastal Low Across the mid-Atlantic

Important Albuquerque Radar Upgrades This Week (9/22-9/29)