High Wind — Central Lea County, New Mexico

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

Event narrative

Northwest winds of 40 mph or greater occurred for an hour at the Hobbs Mesonet site, 5 miles northwest of Hobbs.

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 426367. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.