Thunderstorm Wind — Luna, New Mexico

2012-08-26 · near (dmn)deming Arpt, Luna, New Mexico

Event narrative

A local storm spotter measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust and reported brief heavy rainfall from a severe thunderstorm. Earlier Luna County Dispatch reported a tree down in nearby Deming as a result of a lightning strike.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough moved through the region during the day and interacted with low level monsoon moisture to generate showers and thunderstorms. Additional strong thunderstorms developed across Luna county along an outflow boundary and managed to become severe.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 410534. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.