High Wind — Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

2025-04-05 · Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

Event narrative

A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moving south through the southern Great Plains and a likely barrier jet near the Guadalupe Mountains caused high winds near Carlsbad Caverns.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243434. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.