Thunderstorm Wind — Lea, New Mexico

2025-06-05 · near Tatum, Lea, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Mesonet station 51 2SW Tatum NM measured a 66 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Shortwave troughing and upslope flow generated scattered thunderstorms in the higher terrain of West Texas. Meanwhile, troughing and a stationary front/outflow boundary helped generate thunderstorms across portions of Southeast New Mexico. A number of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds (including microbursts) and large hail. A landspout was reported near Loving, and flooding was also reported (especially in Pecos County).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1262119. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.