Thunderstorm Wind in Eddy County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind June 15, 2025 · Eddy County, New Mexico

66 mph

Measured gust (57 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Artesia Arpt (32.8500, -104.4700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1269373. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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