High Wind — Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
2018-03-24 · Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
63 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak gust of 73 mph was recorded at San Augustin Pass.
Wider weather episode
A broad trough over the western United States put southern New Mexico in a strong southwest flow with a 100 knot jet approaching from Arizona. These features helped to produce wind gusts up to 73 mph in parts of Dona Ana county.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 745925. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.