High Wind — Southern Desert, New Mexico

2008-12-14 · Southern Desert, New Mexico

Event narrative

A gust of 86 mph was measured near Aguirre Springs State Park on the eastern slopes of the Organ Mountains, resulting in a few shingles blown off a roof. Minor building damage occurred in Las Cruces according to a local TV station.

Wider weather episode

A large, strong upper level trough approached New Mexico from the west. In response, a deep surface trough developed in the southern plains to the northeast of the area. The tight surface pressure gradient and mixing down of strong winds aloft resulted in high winds at the surface.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 148276. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.