Thunderstorm Wind in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind May 13, 2026 · Hidalgo County, New Mexico

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A mesonet site on Interstate 10 near mile marker 11 recorded a peak gust of 80 mph.

The wider storm

High based thunderstorms developed ahead of an upper level trough around the Lordsburg Playa. Due to the very dry air at the surface, wind gusts in excess of 75 mph developed and brought near zero visibilities to the area.

Began near Mondel (32.2827, -108.8799).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341214. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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