Thunderstorm Wind — Socorro, New Mexico

2024-07-18 · near Bingham, Socorro, New Mexico

Event narrative

WSM40 Mine White Sands Missile Range recorded a 63mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A favorable placement of the monsoon high over NM and then shifting to the west allowed for an influx of moisture and instability over the state of NM. Daily rounds of of showers and storms starting over the higher terrain midday spreading to lower elevation in the evening before slowly dissipating overnight each day. There were several reports of flash flooding over portions of central NM and a few severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1184205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.