High Wind — Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico

2008-10-11 · Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 130892. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.