High Wind in Northern Lea County, New Mexico

High Wind March 26, 2010 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

The wider storm

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 217260. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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