Thunderstorm Wind — Sierra, New Mexico

2022-06-08 · near (tcs)truth/consqnces, Sierra, New Mexico

Event narrative

The KTCS ASOS reported a peak gust of 62 mph.

Wider weather episode

The dryline brought deeper moisture back into areas east of the Rio Grande Valley. A deep upper low was located over the Baja peninsula and an upper level disturbance lifting north out of it helped to trigger several severe thunderstorms over South Central New Mexico producing hail up to the size of quarters and 74 mph wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1038013. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.