High Wind in Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico

A peak gust of 82 mph was reported at San Augustin Pass. Other wind reports across the zone included 70 mph 1 mile southeast of the White Sands Main Post, 64 mph 5 miles northeast of San Augustin Pass and 18 miles northeast of the White Sands Main Post and 59 mph at the White Sands Main Post.

An upper low was moving through the Four Corners region with a strong cold front moving east along the Mexican border. A 150 knot jet streak was also right over far southern New Mexico aiding in the development of strong winds. A peak gust of 82 mph was reported with this storm at San Augustin Pass.