Thunderstorm Wind in Torrance County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind August 28, 2023 · Torrance County, New Mexico

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Eight to ten inch branch snapped off tree in sudden change of wind direction. Accompanied by pea sized hail.

The wider storm

A backdoor cold front and shortwave trough across eastern New Mexico helped storms initiate over the central mountain chain during the early afternoon hours. These storms produced rapid flash flooding over the McBride burn scar in Ruidoso. As storms moved east and south off the high terrain, they eventually congealed into a line with strong wind gusts reported at Encino, Roswell, and in parts of Socorro County.

Began near Encino (34.6200, -105.4700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1115174. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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