High Wind — Northern Lea County, New Mexico

2016-12-17 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico

Event narrative

Strong westerly winds of 40-50 mph, and gusts as high as 72 mph, occurred at the Tatum Mesonet site.

Wider weather episode

The base of an upper level trough moved over the region and resulted in high winds over the Guadalupe Mountains, and portions of the southeastern New Mexico plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 662767. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.