Another widespread high wind event produced damage across parts of New Mexico on April 10, 2019 less than one month after a similar wind event in mid March. A powerful jet stream approached New Mexico from the west on April 9, 2019 and forced a potent low pressure system to develop along the Front Range on April 10, 2019. Breezy southwest winds and strong downslope flow on the 9th resulted in several record high temperatures across the region, including 97 degrees at Roswell. Southwest winds increased quickly over the entire area in the early morning before turning west as a powerful cold front raced through New Mexico. Widespread strong winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph impacted central and eastern New Mexico. Peak wind gusts with this event topped out at 75 mph at Clines Corners, Clovis, and Fort Stanton. Damage was reported in Roswell and Tucumcari where roofs were torn from buildings and trees were toppled. A semi trailer was blown over on Interstate 40 west of Clines Corners. Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero across parts of Chaves County where several roads were closed. The 267 Fire near Floyd grew rapidly northeastward with winds well in excess of 50 mph. Four homes were destroyed, one fire fighter and one civilian were injured in the blaze. Meanwhile, cold air filtered into northern New Mexico with even a couple of snow in the high terrain.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 11:30:00 to 10-APR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 46.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The TTU mesonet site at Dora reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 53 mph for several hours.

Wildfire in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 11:45:00 to 10-APR-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wildfire developed near Floyd, NM shortly before 1 pm MDT then spread rapidly northeast across rural countryside. Four homes were destroyed in the fire. One firefighter and one civilian were injured in the blaze. The extent of injuries was unknown. Several areas northeast of the fire were quickly evacuated. Damage estimates are for four ranch properties.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 05:00:00 to 11-APR-19 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Taos Ski Valley reported 9 to 11 inches of new snow with wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph for nearly 12 hours. A peak wind gust of 78 mph was reported at 12 pm MDT.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 12:00:00 to 10-APR-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported peak wind gusts up to 67 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 08:20:00 to 10-APR-19 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NMDOT mesonet site at I-40 and NM-6 reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 49 mph for several hours.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 14:15:00 to 10-APR-19 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NMDOT mesonet site at I-40 and NM-6 reported a peak wind gust up to 65 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 12:00:00 to 10-APR-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 46 mph.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:35:00 to 10-APR-19 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts across the Jemez Mountains to Los Alamos ranged from 58 mph to 63 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 10-APR-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A peak wind gust of 61 mph was reported around Las Campanas area of Santa Fe.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:40:00 to 10-APR-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Various sources in the Roswell area reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 50 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 07:45:00 to 10-APR-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 72 mph for several hours.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:30:00 to 10-APR-19 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Various sources across the Albuquerque metro area reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 48 mph, including Double Eagle Airport and the Albuquerque Sunport.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 13:55:00 to 10-APR-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Various sources in the lower Rio Grande Valley reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 67 mph as a cold front blasted through the area.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 07:45:00 to 10-APR-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 46 mph for several hours.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 10-APR-19 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Various sources across the Albuquerque metro area reported peak wind gusts around 60 mph, including Double Eagle Airport and the Albuquerque Sunport. Localized power outages were reported across the city due to the winds. Areas of blowing dust also reduced visibility below three mile at times.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:45:00 to 10-APR-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Tajique reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 50 mph for several hours.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:00:00 to 10-APR-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Various sources across the area from Stanley to Moriarty reported peak wind gusts around 60 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:00:00 to 10-APR-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 75 mph for several hours. A semi-trailer was blown over on Interstate 40 just west of Clines Corners. Damages are estimated.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 08:00:00 to 10-APR-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 52 mph for several hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:15:00 to 10-APR-19 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Various White Sands Missile Range sites reported peak wind gusts between 60 mph and 70 mph. Significant blowing dust impacted the area.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 12:11:00 to 10-APR-19 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Various sources in the Roswell area reported peak wind gusts around 60 mph. A section of roof was torn off a vacant building in the center of Roswell. Damage amounts are a rough estimate. Significant blowing dust was reported in the Roswell area with visibility below one half mile at times. Roads were closed around Roswell due to dangerous travel conditions.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:00:00 to 10-APR-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Various sources across the Carrizozo area reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 62 mph for several hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 07:00:00 to 10-APR-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Various sources across the Ruidoso area reported peak wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph. A peak wind gust up to 75 mph was recorded at the Sierra Blanca airport. Significant blowing dust impacted the area from White Sands.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 03:30:00 to 10-APR-19 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Various sources across the Ruidoso area reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 50 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:26:00 to 10-APR-19 16:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 47 mph for several hours.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 12:50:00 to 10-APR-19 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

A weather station near Sedan reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 63 mph for several hours.

High Wind in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:45:00 to 10-APR-19 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station at Conchas Lake reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 50 mph for several hours.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 09:00:00 to 10-APR-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Santa Rosa airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 45 mph for several hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 10:21:00 to 10-APR-19 18:02:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 69 mph were reported at the Tucumcari airport. A large section of metal roof was torn off a carport at a lumber store in Tucumcari. Damages are a very rough estimate.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 08:50:00 to 10-APR-19 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari airport reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 52 mph for several hours.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 11:25:00 to 10-APR-19 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Various sources across Curry County reported peak wind gusts between 65 mph and 75 mph. The strongest wind gust of 77 mph was reported at Ned Houk Park. Significant blowing dust reduced visibility below two miles at times.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 11:15:00 to 10-APR-19 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 46.00 MS
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Various sources across Curry County reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 53 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-APR-19 11:30:00 to 10-APR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The TTU mesonet site at Dora reported peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 67 mph for several hours. Significant blowing dust reduced visibility below one mile at times across the area.