Thunderstorm Wind in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind June 17, 2026 · Hidalgo 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

An NMDOT Mesonet site at mile marker 7 recorded a peak gust of 59 mph.

The wider storm

An upper level trough was moving southeast through southern New Mexico with some mid level moisture available for thunderstorms to develop. A very dry surface with dew point depressions over 65 degrees allowed for gusty thunderstorm winds to occur. Blowing dust also developed over the Lordsburg Playa causing the interstate to be closed for a short period.

Began near Mondel (32.2547, -108.9328).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1354829. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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