Thunderstorm Wind — Sierra, New Mexico

2024-06-30 · near (tcs)truth/consqnces, Sierra, New Mexico

Event narrative

A peak gust of 59 mph was recorded by the ASOS at the Truth or Consequences Airport.

Wider weather episode

Deeper monsoonal moisture moved into the region with a strong upper high located across northeast Texas. Deep southeast winds brought the best moisture of the year into the Borderland which produced strong thunderstorm wind gusts in Dona Ana and Sierra counties along with a gustnado near Chaparral.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.