Thunderstorm Wind — Union, New Mexico

2025-05-01 · near (cao)clayton Arpt, Union, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Clayton Airport measured a 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A cold front backed through northeastern NM underlying westerly flow aloft. Severe thunderstorms developed behind the front over the northeastern plains of NM toward the TX line that afternoon. One such storm produced a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph at the Clayton Airport.

Key Word: Severe Thunderstorm Wind Gust.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242211. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.