Thunderstorm Wind in Lea County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind May 14, 2026 · Lea County, New Mexico

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet station FW9688 Jal measured a 59 mph wind gust associated with a convective downburst. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.

The wider storm

A shortwave embedded in the flow aloft neared the area on the 14th. Meanwhile, mid-to-upper level moisture moved over the region. Lift from the shortwave interacted with this moisture and allowed isolated to scattered high-based showers and storms to develop across the area. Low-levels were very dry, so most rain evaporated before it hit the ground. Because of this evaporative cooling, a few showers and storms managed to produce severe downbursts. Convection largely diminished after dark.

Began near Bennett (32.0500, -103.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324234. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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