High Wind in Central Lea County, New Mexico

High Wind May 24, 2022 · Central Lea County, New Mexico

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

The wider storm

An unusually strong late season cold front moved through eastern New Mexico and West Texas. Strong northerly winds behind the cold front caused sporadic wind damage as well as low visibilities in blowing dust that caused traffic accidents and other problems.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1032803. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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