An unseasonably deep upper level storm system responsible for the widespread, strong southwest winds on April 12th exited slowly into the Great Plains through April 13th. Day two of the multi-day wind event cranked up early on the 13th as winds turned out of the northwest behind the exiting storm system. Blowing dust was confined to the far southeast plains and much of southern New Mexico. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common over nearly the entire area. High temperatures in the 80s and 90s from the 12th fell into the 40s and 50s on the 13th. These colder temperatures combined with strong winds made for a very chilly day. The wildfires that began on the 12th continued to burn through the 13th despite cooler temperatures and slightly higher humidity.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 10:45:00 to 13-APR-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Deer Canyon Preserve reported sustained winds of 40 to 41 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 14:15:00 to 13-APR-18 20:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near the Texas and New Mexico state line northeast of Clayton reported sustained wind speeds between 40 mph and 48 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 10:50:00 to 13-APR-18 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Cannon Air Force Base reported a peak wind gust up to 61 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 10:33:00 to 13-APR-18 12:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dora mesonet reported sustained wind speeds between 40 mph and 43 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 12:16:00 to 13-APR-18 12:24:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dora mesonet reported a peak wind gust up to 61 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 08:45:00 to 13-APR-18 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported sustained winds at Fort Sumner between 40 mph and 48 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 11:00:00 to 13-APR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Eight Mile Draw RAWS reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 00:43:00 to 13-APR-18 11:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility Transwestern Pump station reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 47 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 09:50:00 to 13-APR-18 13:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Clovis Municipal Airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 44 mph periodically for a couple hours.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 13-APR-18 14:06:00 to 13-APR-18 14:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Farmington Regional Airport reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 12-APR-18 22:45:00 to 13-APR-18 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Peak wind gusts between 55 mph and 65 mph were reported around Sandia Park for several hours.