Thunderstorm Wind in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2024 · Hidalgo County, New Mexico

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Mesonet station at mile marker 12 along Interstate 10 recorded a peak gust of 65 mph.

The wider storm

A weak surface trough and some increased low level moisture brought thunderstorms to Hidalgo county. One storm became severe and produced wind gusts over 60 mph and blowing dust along the Lordsburg Playa.

Began near Mondel (32.2910, -108.8741).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1211602. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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