Thunderstorm Wind — Grant, New Mexico

2015-08-16 · near Silver City, Grant, New Mexico

Event narrative

A spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph. Several branches were down on College Avenue between NM-90 and the WNMU Campus, including College and Pope.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper high was located over Southern Arizona with north to northeast flow aloft across Southern New Mexico. Low level flow was out of the east providing good low level moisture and sufficient shear for severe thunderstorms to develop. Wind damage was reported around Silver City and Tularosa.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 598316. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.