High Wind in Southern Lea County, New Mexico

High Wind January 2, 2023 · Southern Lea County, New Mexico

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

The wider storm

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 1078912. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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