High Wind in Northern Lea County, New Mexico

High Wind March 24, 2024 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

The wider storm

A digging trough across the western US and a potent jet streak rounding its base extended into the southern Great Plains. This strong southwesterly jet streak resulted in widespread high winds across portions of southeast New Mexico and west Texas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1169153. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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