Thunderstorm Wind — Luna, New Mexico

2024-07-21 · near Akela, Luna, New Mexico

Event narrative

A peak gust of 60 mph was recorded at the Akela Union Pacific Mesonet site.

Wider weather episode

Modest moisture remained across the region with an upper level disturbance moving through northerly flow aloft. This disturbance triggered a severe thunderstorm east of Deming and some flash flooding around the Truth or Consequences area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202023. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.