Thunderstorm Wind in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind August 3, 2022 · Hidalgo County, New Mexico

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A highway department weather sensor recorded a 60 mph gust about 9 miles east-northeast of Road Forks along Interstate 10.

The wider storm

Deep easterly flow brought in plenty of mid and high level moisture helping to fuel storms into the overnight hours. . An unusual severe overnight thunderstorm brought a 60 mph wind gust to areas west of Lordsburg.

Began near Mondel (32.2830, -108.8710).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1053247. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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