High Wind — Sierra County Lakes Region, New Mexico
2010-04-01 · Sierra County Lakes Region, New Mexico
$20K
Property damage
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak gust of 62 mph was reported at a mesonet site located 39 miles east-northeast of Truth or Consequences. The roof was blown off the Masonic Lodge in Truth or Consequences.
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 222790. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.