High Wind — Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico
1999-02-10 · Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico
50
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Gusty winds developed across central New Mexico as an upper trough swept eastward over the state. Gusts of 50 to 55 mph were reported from Gallup and Grants into Albuquerque. Winds of 60 to 70 mph whipped over the ridges of the central mountain chain stretching from Raton south to Ruidoso then sped downslope at 50 to 60 mph into the adjacent eastern highlands. Several small plains were damaged by gusty winds at the Angel Fire Airport in Colfax County.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5689525. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.