Thunderstorm Wind in Valencia County, New Mexico

Thunderstorm Wind April 23, 2021 · Valencia County, New Mexico

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A dry microburst with estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph downed a large cottonwood tree near Katherine Gallegos Elementary School. No injuries were reported. Damages are estimated for the downed tree.

The wider storm

A weak system crossing the southern Rockies on April 23, 2021 generated rain and mountain snow showers as well as a few thunderstorms across portions of New Mexico. However, a lack of substantial moisture, most notably in the low-levels, associated with this system resulted in more dry showers and thunderstorms rather than wetting precipitation. The virga and downburst winds associated with this activity resulted in strong winds in excess of 58 mph at several locations. In Los Lunas, estimated wind speeds of 50 to 60 mph downed a large cottonwood tree.

Began near Los Lunas (34.8202, -106.7525).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 956677. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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