Thunderstorm Wind — Hidalgo, New Mexico

2013-07-10 · near Virden, Hidalgo, New Mexico

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported wind took down an 8 inch diameter tree.

Wider weather episode

A weak surface boundary was located through Southwest New Mexico with a weak upper disturbance moving around southwestern periphery of upper high. Isolated late evening thunderstorms developed and brought golf ball size hail and severe wind gusts to the Virden area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 467429. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.