Thunderstorm Wind — Torrance, New Mexico

2021-06-19 · near Moriarty Arpt, Torrance, New Mexico

Event narrative

An AWOS station in Moriarty measured a 58 mph wind gust associated with thunderstorm outflow.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level high pressure centered over the Four Corners that had impacted New Mexico for several days finally weakened and moved slightly southward into Arizona on June 19, 2021. This allowed for a weak disturbance to move across New Mexico's northern border and for thunderstorm coverage to increase across across the area. With a lack of wind shear, thunderstorms were generally non-severe with gusty and strong outflow winds the main hazard. Strong outflow from a thunderstorm near Moriarty resulted in a 58 mph wind gust.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 955243. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.