Thunderstorm Wind — Grant, New Mexico

2021-07-16 · near Gila, Grant, New Mexico

Event narrative

Spotter measured a wind gust to 74 mph northeast of Gila.

Wider weather episode

A weak mid level disturbance combined with modest instability and some drier low level air to trigger thunderstorms over the Gila region where a wind gust to 74 mph was measured.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 972403. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.