Hail — Luna, New Mexico

2015-10-21 · near (dmn)deming Arpt, Luna, New Mexico

Event narrative

Dime to nickel size hail accumulated on Highway 11 south 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 605170. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.