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High Wind in Westcentral Mountains, New Mexico
High Wind February 10, 1999 · Westcentral Mountains, New Mexico
The wider storm
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 5689526. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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