Thunderstorm Wind in Valencia County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind April 22, 2016 · Valencia County, New Mexico

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Belen airport.

The wider storm

A weak plume of moisture shifted eastward across New Mexico in association with a fast moving upper level trough. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the area with gusty outflow winds and small hail. The strongest winds impacted the area around Belen and Clayton where gusts up to 60 mph were reported.

Began near Belen (34.6500, -106.8300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 620379. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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