High Wind — Northern Lea County, New Mexico
2017-03-23 · Northern Lea County, New Mexico
39 MS
Magnitude
Event narrative
Sustained southwest to west winds of 40-45 mph, and a gust to 55 mph, occurred at the Tatum Mesonet.
Wider weather episode
An upper trough moved over southeastern New Mexico and resulted in widespread strong, westerly winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 678439. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.