A strong lee-side surface low combined with strong mid level winds mixing down to the surface resulted in severe wind gusts across much of the east central plains and the high peaks of the southwest mountains.  These strong winds began during the early morning hours, and lasted much of the afternoon.  Visibilities were reduced to near zero in blowing dust around Roswell and other portions of the east central plains.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 27-FEB-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Magdalena Ridge Observatory local weather station recorded severe wind gusts for much of the day.  The peak wind gust of 92 mph was observed around 9am.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 11:29:00 to 27-FEB-11 12:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Frost Ranch SchoolNet site recorded several wind gusts over 58 mph.  The peak gust of 60 mph was observed at 1211pm.  Report relayed by KVII Amarillo.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 11:45:00 to 27-FEB-11 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet Station southwest of Dora recorded wind gusts up to 64 mph through the late morning and early afternoon.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 11:30:00 to 27-FEB-11 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet Station southwest of Dora recorded sustained winds over 40 mph through the late morning and early afternoon.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 10:15:00 to 27-FEB-11 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds were sustained over 40 mph at the KCVS ASOS as well as at KCVN for several hours during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 11:15:00 to 27-FEB-11 14:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts reached 62 mph at the KCVS ASOS while 61 mph gusts were noted at KCVN.  Severe gusts lasted for several hours at each site.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 11:03:00 to 27-FEB-11 11:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The APRS Weather Net site in Fort Sumner recorded gusts to 59 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 27-FEB-11 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facilities Transwestern Pump Station north-northeast of Encinoso recorded wind gusts topping 58 mph for several hours.  The peak wind gust of 63 mph occurred around 1030 am.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-FEB-11 10:10:00 to 27-FEB-11 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell ASOS recorded wind gusts up to 63 mph.  Visibilities were reduced to near zero in blowing dust.