High Wind — Central Lea County, New Mexico

2010-03-26 · Central Lea County, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

A potent upper level trough approached the region from the northwest. The resulting increased mid level winds, along with a tight surface pressure gradient over the region, led to high winds across portions of southeast New Mexico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 217250. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.