High Wind in Northern Lea County, New Mexico

High Wind January 22, 2012 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

41 mph

Measured sustained (36 kt)

The wider storm

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 356233. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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