High Wind — Central Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
2019-05-20 · Central Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
53 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A 61 mph peak gust was recorded 11 miles southwest of Northrup Strip and a 59 mph gust was recorded at Lookout Peak.
Wider weather episode
A strong upper trough with a 110 knot jet was moving through the Four Corners region with an associated cold front moving through southern New Mexico. Strong southwest winds ahead of the front gusted to 72 mph with this system.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 826711. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.