A strong storm system blew through New Mexico on April Fool's Day. Nearly all areas east of the central mountain chain recorded wind gusts that reached or exceeded 58 mph.  Blowing dust reduced visibilities to around a mile in many locations.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 09:53:00 to 01-APR-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton ASOS measured sustained winds over 40 mph for about a four hour period. The highest sustained wind of 48 mph was recorded around 2 pm MST.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 09:53:00 to 01-APR-10 12:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton ASOS measured severe gusts nearly continuously for three hours. The peak wind gust of 68 mph at 1236 pm MST.  A peak wind gust of 64 mph was also measured at Wagon Mound.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 09:53:00 to 01-APR-10 14:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas ASOS sustained winds of 40 mph or greater for over 4 hours. The highest sustained winds of 44 mph occurred between 1 and 2 pm MST.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 08:44:00 to 01-APR-10 15:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas ASOS recorded severe wind gusts off and on for around 6 hours. The peak wind gust of 63 mph occurred at 1226 pm MST.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 10:55:00 to 01-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton ASOS recorded sustained winds of 40 mph or greater for around four hours.  The highest sustained wind of 45 mph occurred just before 4 pm MST.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 11:00:00 to 01-APR-10 14:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton ASOS recorded severe wind gusts during much of the early and mid afternoon hours.  Peak wind gusts of 64 mph occurred between 1250 pm and 121 pm MST.

High Wind in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 10:00:00 to 01-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near Conchas, wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 09:00:00 to 01-APR-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

East of Arabela, estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 07:53:00 to 01-APR-10 12:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Clines Corners recorded sustained wind speeds in excess of 40 mph for nearly 5 hours. The highest sustained wind speed was 47 mph which occurred around 10 am MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 07:43:00 to 01-APR-10 11:02:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Clines Corners recorded wind gusts in excess of 58 mph for around 3 hours.  The peak wind gust of 67 mph occurred at 936 am MST.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 09:00:00 to 01-APR-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported around Claunch.  The strong winds reduced visibility to around 1 mile in blowing dust.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 01:35:00 to 01-APR-10 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 46.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The KSRR AWOS recorded sustained winds of 40 mph or greater for much of the morning and early afternoon. These winds were reported generally between 135 am MST and 355 am MST and then again between 915 am and 1215 pm MST. The highest sustained wind speed of 53 mph was recorded at 1115 am MST.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 01:55:00 to 01-APR-10 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The KSRR AWOS recorded peak wind gusts over 58 mph for much of the morning and early afternoon. These winds were reported generally between 135 am MST and 355 am MST and then again between 915 am and 1215 pm MST, though a few gusts over 58 mph occurred in between those times. The highest peak wind gust of 69 mph was recorded at 1115 am MST.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 10:00:00 to 01-APR-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer in Capulin estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph.  A 58 mph wind gust was also measured by a KVII Schoolnet site in Portales.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 09:00:00 to 01-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials estimated wind gusts to 60 mph in Santa Rosa.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 13:30:00 to 01-APR-10 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari ASOS recorded sustained winds of 40 mph or greater for around 2 hours.  The highest sustained wind of 43 mph was measured at 153 pm MST.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 13:50:00 to 01-APR-10 15:27:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 250 pm MST.  KVII's Frost Ranch Schoolnet site southwest of Glenrio recorded a 61 mph wind gust at 151 pm MST, while another Schoolnet site near Ute Lake recorded a 67 mph wind gust at 223 pm MST.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 13:15:00 to 01-APR-10 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Severe wind gusts were measured for over 2 hours at KCVS. The peak wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at 139 pm MST.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 10:30:00 to 01-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KVII's Schoolnet site in Portales measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 1155am, though severe winds occurred much of the early afternoon.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 13:40:00 to 01-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The APRS Weather Net CWOP site near Lake Sumner recorded wind gusts up to 59 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 13:46:00 to 01-APR-10 13:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell ASOS measured wind gusts of 59 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 08:00:00 to 01-APR-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials around Estancia received wind gusts reports between 62 and 70 mph for much of the late morning and early afternoon. The strongest winds were reported just after noon.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 11:00:00 to 01-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near Mills, wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-APR-10 12:00:00 to 01-APR-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A White Sands Missile Range Mesonet site southeast of San Antonio recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph. The roof of the New Loma Stadium Cinema in Socorro was partially torn off from the high winds.