High Wind — Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

2025-04-19 · Eddy County Plains, New Mexico

Event narrative

A maximum wind gust of 65 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, Carlsbad Caverns NP.

Wider weather episode

A developing low pressure system over the region ahead of a strong shortwave trough resulted in high winds and blowing dust across western portions of the area, with severe weather across the Permian Basin.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.