High Wind — Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico
2009-03-05 · Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico
50 MG
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
A strong mid level flow combined with a weak disturbance and associated jet max to produce high winds over portions of central and eastern New Mexico. High sustained winds and wind gusts were reported over a six hour period, between roughly 1100 am and 700 pm MST.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 149363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.