High Wind — Southern Desert, New Mexico
2010-04-01 · Southern Desert, New Mexico
83 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak gust of 96 mph was reported at a mesonet site at San Augustin Pass. A peak gust of 58 mph was also reported at the Las Cruces Airport.
Wider weather episode
A strong Pacific trough moving into the desert southwest brought a cold front through the region with wind gusts up to 96 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 222789. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.