Thunderstorm Wind — Otero, New Mexico

2025-06-29 · near (hmn)holoman Afb Alm, Otero, New Mexico

Event narrative

A gust to 63 mph was recorded at the Malone Mesonet site on the White Sands Missile Range.

Wider weather episode

Dry air at the surface with some mid-level moisture and a weak upper trough combined to create thunderstorms with gusty outflow winds which also resulted in a dust storm over the Lordsburg Playa.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272550. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.