Thunderstorm Wind in Colfax County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind September 15, 2024 · Colfax County, New Mexico

63 mph

Measured gust (55 kt)

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

The wider storm

Increased monsoonal moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ileana moved northward from the Gulf of California into New Mexico on September 15th. Scattered virga showers and thunderstorms developed over portions of northern and central NM. One produced a rogue gust of 63 mph at the Raton Municipal Airport.

Began near Raton Crews Arpt (36.7300, -104.5000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1202841. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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