High Wind — Eddy County Plains, New Mexico
2026-01-16 · Eddy County Plains, New Mexico
36 MS
Magnitude
Event narrative
The West Texas Mesonet station 164 Carlsbad Caverns NP measured intermittent sustained winds between 40-42 mph following the passage of a front.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front caused a brief period of high sustained winds at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.