High Wind — Far Northeast Highlands, New Mexico
2023-04-28 · Far Northeast Highlands, New Mexico
57 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Raton Airport measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front surged down the high plains of eastern NM the night of April 27th and into the morning of April 28th. Short duration high wind gusts were observed at Raton and Clayton, NM. This frontal boundary squeezed through the gaps of the central mountain chain, bringing a short duration high wind gust into the Upper Tularosa Valley as well. Thankfully, there were no reports of wind damage.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1084243. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.