High Wind in Northern Lea County, New Mexico

High Wind April 15, 2024 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

The wider storm

A closed low over the Central Rockies with an attendant jet streak resulted in localized high winds across southeast New Mexico. Further east, severe thunderstorms developed ahead of the dryline. Lastly, a localized heat burst and high winds occurred near the Delaware Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1174963. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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