Thunderstorm Wind in McKinley County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · McKinley County, New Mexico

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

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

The wider storm

An increase in monsoon moisture moved across the central portion of New Mexico during the day resulting in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across this region. Thunderstorms produced severe wind gusts at multiple observing sites, including Gallup, Fort Sumner and Tucumcari.

Began near Gallup (35.5200, -108.7400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1106342. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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