Thunderstorm Wind in Sierra County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind June 5, 2026 · Sierra County, New Mexico

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Spaceport America AWOS recorded a peak gust of 64 mph.

The wider storm

A weak upper low was moving along the International Border which helped to trigger thunderstorms along the Rio Grande Valley. Modest instability and dry low levels helped to produce a 64 mph wind gust at Spaceport America.

Began near Aleman (32.9941, -106.9743).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1353887. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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