High Wind — Southern Lea County, New Mexico

2023-01-02 · Southern Lea County, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

Westerly high winds impacted the higher elevations of far west Texas and southeast New Mexico as a result of a strong, compact mid-level shortwave trough. High winds also impacted portions of the Permian Basin behind a strong cold front that moved through the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1078912. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.