Thunderstorm Wind in San Juan County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind August 21, 2024 · San Juan County, New Mexico

66 mph

Measured gust (57 kt)

$3.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Farmington Four Corners Regional Airport observed thunderstorm wind gusts peaking at 66 mph. These thunderstorm wind gusts produced thick blowing dust, power outages to 8,000 customers, and a down 69kV power line resulting in power outages around Aztec and surrounding areas. Power line damage cost is an estimate.

The wider storm

A complex of thunderstorms moving in from the south and west brought severe thunderstorm wind gusts peaking at 66 mph to the Farmington Four Corners Airport. These wind gusts brought thick blowing dust, widespread power outages and power line damage across the Farmington and Aztec area.

Began near (fmn)farmington Airport (36.7500, -108.2300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1195035. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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