High Wind — Sierra County Lakes, New Mexico

2025-04-01 · Sierra County Lakes, New Mexico

Event narrative

A peak gust of 67 mph was recorded at the Truth or Consequences Airport. An AWOS site 19 miles east-southeast of T or C recorded a gust to 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

A broad upper level trough was moving through the Western United States with a 100+ knot jet moving through New Mexico. This combined with a strong surface low in southeast Colorado brought wind gusts to 96 mph to the area. Some areas across southern New Mexico also experienced dust storms with visibilities below a quarter mile causing interstates and highways to close.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250606. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.