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High Wind in Guadalupe Mountains of Chaves County, New Mexico
High Wind May 1, 2008 · Guadalupe Mountains of Chaves County, New Mexico
60 mph
Estimated gust (52 kt)
The wider storm
An upper trough and associated cold front crossed New Mexico. Winds at 500 mb of 60 to 80 knots translated to the surface to create sustained winds of 40 to 45 mph and gusts of around 65 mph in eastern parts of New Mexico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 85934. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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