High Wind — Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
2023-03-30 · Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
64 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 74 mph was recorded at San Augustin Pass. Other gusts included 59 mph at the White Sands Missile Range Main Post and 58 mph at Condron Field.
Wider weather episode
A deep trough was moving across the Great Basin with strong southwest flow, including a 110 knot jet, across southern New Mexico. Winds across the region gusted up to 74 mph at San Augustin Pass.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083522. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.