High Wind — Southern Lea County, New Mexico

2025-03-03 · Southern Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

A maximum wind gust of 61 MPH was recorded at the CWOP mesonet station FW9687 Eunice.

Wider weather episode

A quickly strengthening area of surface low pressure over eastern Colorado ahead of a potent trough pushed a strong front through the region. During the evening and early overnight hours, high winds behind this front were recorded across southeast New Mexico and the higher elevations of West Texas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.