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High Wind in Westcentral Mountains, New Mexico

High Wind October 11, 2008 · Westcentral Mountains, New Mexico

63 mph
Measured gust (55 kt)

The wider storm

A powerful early autumn storm system over the Great Basin spread strong winds and deep moisture across much of north and central New Mexico beginning early on October 11th. Strong to severe thunderstorms first developed over the southwest portion of the state and spread quickly north and east into the central valley and eastern plains by mid afternoon. High winds also developed by the afternoon over the far western portions of the state.

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 130882. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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