Thunderstorm Wind — Otero, New Mexico

2025-07-28 · near Boles, Otero, New Mexico

Event narrative

Two large trees were uprooted. Radar estimated winds of 55-60 knots.

Wider weather episode

An upper high over the lower Mississippi Valley brought a deep southeast flow of moisture directly over New Mexico which resulted in severe thunderstorm winds, heavy rain and numerous reports of flash flooding around Luna, Sierra and Otero counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.