High Wind — Northern Lea County, New Mexico

2013-02-25 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

Northwest winds of 40 mph or greater occurred for an hour, 2 miles southwest of Tatum.

Wider weather episode

A strong cutoff low moved over New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle, and resulted in blizzard conditions to the north of the upper low track and strong winds and blowing dust to the south.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 426346. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.