A potent upper level storm system sliding east through the southern Rockies spread widespread strong to damaging winds across New Mexico on April 17th. Southwest winds increased quickly during the mid morning hours over western New Mexico before spreading eastward into the Rio Grande Valley and eastern plains. Peak wind gusts averaged 60 to 70 mph across the area. A large tree was blown over at an apartment complex near the Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque. High winds blew down a power line near the Gallup airport. Wind gusts near 80 mph around Las Vegas caused part of the roof of a nearby church to blow off. Widespread blowing dust was also reported across the area.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 15:00:00 to 17-APR-18 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station in Los Alamos reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 13:30:00 to 17-APR-18 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A schoolnet site in Des Moines reported a peak wind gust to 64 mph.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:50:00 to 17-APR-18 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Double Eagle II Airport reported sustained wind speeds up to 40 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 11:10:00 to 17-APR-18 11:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Moriarty airport reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:35:00 to 17-APR-18 16:32:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 79 mph periodically for several hours. A roof was partially blown off a church in the town of Las Vegas.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 10:48:00 to 17-APR-18 18:23:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported sustained winds speeds between 40 mph and 44 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 16:30:00 to 17-APR-18 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station in Sedan reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 11:22:00 to 17-APR-18 17:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Madrid reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 68 mph for several hours.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 13:00:00 to 17-APR-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Stanley reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 60 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 14:30:00 to 17-APR-18 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown over at an apartment complex near Coor Bypass and 7 Bar Loop.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:30:00 to 17-APR-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust up to 61 mph was reported in Jemez Springs.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 13:00:00 to 17-APR-18 15:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clayton reported peak wind gusts up to 59 mph.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 14:30:00 to 17-APR-18 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Mills Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 13:24:00 to 17-APR-18 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station two miles southwest of Endee reported sustained winds up to 42 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 13:55:00 to 17-APR-18 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility Transwestern Pump station reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 66 mph periodically for a few hours.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 09:30:00 to 17-APR-18 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A ranch several miles southeast of Placitas reported sustained winds of 40 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 13:15:00 to 17-APR-18 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station in Placitas reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:00:00 to 17-APR-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Moriarty airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 45 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 10:30:00 to 17-APR-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 47 mph for several hours.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:36:00 to 17-APR-18 13:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Angel Fire airport reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 08:20:00 to 17-APR-18 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 44.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility Transwestern Pump station reported sustained wind speeds between 40 mph and 51 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 10:45:00 to 17-APR-18 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 70 mph for several hours.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 11:00:00 to 17-APR-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Gascon reported many trees were toppled in the forest from high winds. Tin roofing was completely blown off of two sheds and partially blown off their barn. The cost of damage is estimated.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:45:00 to 17-APR-18 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Stanley reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 41 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 14:28:00 to 17-APR-18 14:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station in Corona reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 07:45:00 to 17-APR-18 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 44 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:05:00 to 17-APR-18 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton airport reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 60 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:00:00 to 17-APR-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station a few miles northwest of Glorieta reported peak wind gusts up to 69 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 08:55:00 to 17-APR-18 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Gallup Municipal Airport reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph periodically for several hours. A power line was down along NM-118 near the airport.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 15:15:00 to 17-APR-18 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A weather station along Interstate 40 near NM-6 reported a peak wind gust up to 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 10:00:00 to 17-APR-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The weather station atop Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Valley reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 63 mph for several hours.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-18 12:51:00 to 17-APR-18 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe Municipal Airport reported a peak wind gust up to 62 mph.