High Wind — Sierra County Lakes, New Mexico

2024-02-27 · Sierra County Lakes, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Truth or Consequences Airport ASOS recorded a peak gust of 62 mph.

Wider weather episode

A broad trough across much of the United States combined with a 150 knot jet over New Mexico brought a very windy day to the Borderland with a peak gust of 93 mph reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1162682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.