Thunderstorm Wind — Torrance, New Mexico

2021-06-20 · near Abo, Torrance, New Mexico

Event narrative

A trained spotter measured a 59 mph wind gust from a thunderstorm outflow northeast of Abo.

Wider weather episode

An area of high pressure continued to stay over southern Arizona on June 20, 2021, and northwest flow over the area allowed for drier air to infiltrate New Mexico. A round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms still developed across northern and central New Mexico, but the drier air allowed for little precipitation and more gusty, erratic winds. Thunderstorms and winds were generally sub-severe, but a trained spotter near Abo measured a 59 mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 955245. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.