Thunderstorm Wind — San Juan, New Mexico

2024-08-21 · near (fmn)farmington Airport, San Juan, New Mexico

$3.0M

Property damage

57 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195035. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.