High Wind — Central Lea County, New Mexico

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

Event narrative

Damaging westerly winds of 40-50 mph, with gusts to 63 mph, occurred at the Hobbs Mesonet.

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 662769. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.