Thunderstorm Wind — Union, New Mexico

2024-08-01 · near (cao)clayton Arpt, Union, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Clayton Airport measured a peak wind gust of 63mph.

Wider weather episode

Upslope flow and higher moisture across northeast NM behind a backdoor front resulted in an uptick in diurnal afternoon thunderstorm activity August 1st. Storms produced large hail and high wind gusts up to 65 mph and wind damage to Clayton.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189318. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.