High Wind — Central Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
2019-01-21 · Central Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak gust of 60 mph was reported seven miles southwest of Northrup Strip.
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 802974. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.