High Wind — Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico

2019-01-21 · Southern Tularosa Basin, New Mexico

Event narrative

A peak gust of 80 mph was reported at San Augustin Pass at 235 PM. Other gusts in the zone included 68 mph one mile southeast and one mile northwest of the White Sands Missile Range Main Post, 60 mph seven miles southwest of Northrup Strip and at Condron Field.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough was diving through the Great Basin with a strong surface low developing over eastern Colorado. An upper level jet in excess of 100 knots was over the region. These features helped to contribute to strong southwest winds developing over the region with a peak wind of 80 mph reported at San Augustin Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 802973. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.