Thunderstorm Wind in Taos County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind June 13, 2013 · Taos County, New Mexico

78 mph

Measured gust (68 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong wind spun a 9000 pound Aero Commander 690 twin engine turbo prop about 120 degrees. Aircraft undamaged.

The wider storm

An area of virga showers and dry thunderstorms over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains produced strong winds at the Taos Municipal Airport. A peak wind gust of 78mph was recorded. No reports of damage were received however one large plane was spun around.

Began near (skx)taos Muni Airport (36.4600, -105.6700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 446287. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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