High Wind — Northern Lea County, New Mexico

2013-03-23 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

Sustained west to northwest winds of 40-45 mph, and gusts around 58 mph, occurred across portions of the Southeast New Mexico plains due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds occurred in the Guadalupe Mountains and portions of the lower lands across Southeast New Mexico due to an upper trough moving through the southern Rocky Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 433926. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.