Hail — Luna, New Mexico
2015-10-21 · near Mirage, Luna, New Mexico
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Event narrative
Large accumulation of up to quarter size hail on Highway 26 about 9 miles northeast of Deming.
Wider weather episode
Strong southerly flow developed ahead of an upper low moving through Southern Arizona. Plenty of moisture was brought into the region with sufficient wind shear and instability to combine with several upper level disturbances. Widespread severe weather was reported across Southern New Mexico with hail up to 2 inches in diameter and some localized flash flooding.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 605169. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.