Thunderstorm Wind — Hidalgo, New Mexico

2021-07-15 · near Mondel, Hidalgo, New Mexico

Event narrative

Mesonet station at mile post 12 on Interstate 10.

Wider weather episode

A few thunderstorms developed along a boundary moving through southwest New Mexico. Dry air at the surface over the area aided in gusty outflow winds in excess of 60 mph occurring over the Lordsburg Playa.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 972400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.