Thunderstorm Wind — Eddy, New Mexico

2025-06-15 · near Artesia Arpt, Eddy, New Mexico

Event narrative

A maximum wind gust of 66 MPH was recorded at the AWOS Station, KATS Artesia.

Wider weather episode

A weak shortwave trough rounding an upper-level ridge and upslope flow resulted in scattered thunderstorms over the mountains. A few of these thunderstorms produced strong to severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1269373. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.