High Wind — Northern Lea County, New Mexico

2012-01-22 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

A potent upper trough moved southeastward over the Texas Panhandle. Strong mid level winds at the base of this trough, and a tight surface pressure gradient, resulted in high winds across west Texas and southeast New Mexico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 356233. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.