High Wind — Central Lea County, New Mexico
2012-12-19 · Central Lea County, New Mexico
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong westerly winds near 40 mph sustained, and gusts over 60 mph, affected portions of the Southeast New Mexico Plains.
Wider weather episode
The passing of an upper level trough to the north of the region resulted in high winds across Southeast New Mexico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 420022. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.