Thunderstorm Wind — Valencia, New Mexico

2013-09-22 · near Los Lunas, Valencia, New Mexico

Event narrative

Family relative reported transformer blew out and power line down. Wind blew over grill.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous, fast-moving upper level low pressure system and associated potent surface cold front interacted with abundant moisture still in place over New Mexico to produce strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Several lines of thunderstorms quickly moved east across the area dumping more rainfall and adding to a record September for many areas. Several reports of large hail were received. Severe winds were reported around Los Lunas and within the east mountain communities east of Albuquerque.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 469751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.