A potent upper level storm system approaching New Mexico from the west interacted with deep moisture and very unstable conditions along a sharp dryline over eastern New Mexico on May 26, 2019. Dry showers and thunderstorms with strong downburst winds first developed along the Continental Divide by late morning before marching east into the Rio Grande Valley through the afternoon. Several locations within the Rio Grande Valley reported wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, including Los Lunas, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos. Wind damage was also reported as this activity moved across the central mountain chain into the Estancia Valley. Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms fired up along the dryline in eastern New Mexico then quickly became severe with large hail, high winds, and several tornados. A violent supercell thunderstorm that moved through Union County during the late afternoon produced at least two tornadoes and three inch hail. Severe thunderstorms then evolved into a quasi-linear convective system over the Caprock region and resulted in a large area of high winds and large hail. Several more tornadoes developed along the southern edge of this line, including a spectacular wedge tornado near Dora. In addition to all the severe thunderstorms that impacted the region, many areas outside of thunderstorm activity in central and western New Mexico also reported strong southwest winds with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:33:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: (SRR)SIERRA BLANCA REG AIRPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sierra Blanca airport reported peak outflow winds up to 60 mph.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:37:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAPULIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Penny size hail reported near Capulin.

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:52:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported in Melrose.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:58:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported one mile west of Clayton.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 12:45:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Various sites within the White Sands Missile Range reported wind gusts between 58 mph and 69 mph. Virga activity in the area resulted in enhanced wind gusts throughout the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 13:35:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSCURO
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm moving quickly northeast across the area west of Oscuro produced outflow wind gusts up to 74 mph.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:45:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: FOLSOM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail reported near Folsom.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 17:04:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gusts were estimated to be at least 58 mph in Logan.

Hail in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 17:10:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail reported northwest of Pleasant Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 12:05:00 to 26-MAY-19 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BINGHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm moving quickly northeast through White Sands Missile Range produced an outflow wind gust up to 60 mph.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 17:12:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported near Wheatland.

Tornado in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 17:04:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: BOAZ
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a tornado on the ground moving to the east-northeast over extreme eastern Chaves County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:10:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: (AEG)DOUBLE EAGLE II AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Outflow winds from a thunderstorm moving across the southwest mesa produced a wind gust up to 58 mph at the Cerro Colorado Landfill.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:40:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport reported a thunderstorm outflow wind gust up to 62 mph.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:50:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe airport reported a peak wind gust up to 59 mph as virga activity moved through the area.

Tornado in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser observed a brief tornado touchdown ahead of an approaching supercell thunderstorm to the southwest of Pep. The tornado structure was observed as a funnel cloud with dirt swirling around as the ground rotation.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 17:35:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: BARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe outflow winds with dime size hail tossed a small metal shed into a nearby tree near Bard. Damage amounts are estimated for the metal shed.

Tornado in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 18:20:00 to 26-MAY-19 18:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: DORA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS surveyed damage from a strong tornado that impacted parts of southern Roosevelt County during the early evening of Sunday, May 26, 2019. The tornado lasted nearly 30 minutes and tracked about 10 miles over predominately rural ranch/farmland in southern Roosevelt County. No injuries were reported. Two known properties were impacted: one 4 miles southeast of Dora and another approximately 5 �� miles east-northeast of Dora. Additionally, considerable damage to electrical infrastructure was noted including ten consecutive power poles snapped several feet above the ground 1-2 miles east of Rogers on the north side of NM 237. Farther southwest, several high voltage power poles/structures were partially collapsed and associated lines downed 2-3 miles south-southeast of Dora. A well-built hay barn that was originally an early 20th century church was completely destroyed. A power pole was snapped 12 feet above the ground,  lofted at least 10 feet and driven into the ground 100 yards away. Partial ground scouring was noted along State Road 114 where the tornado crossed near Roosevelt County Rd. M. Based on assessed damage, wind speeds were estimated to be in the 120-130 mph range. Damage estimates are estimated for residential and infrastructure.

Hail in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 18:30:00 to 26-MAY-19 18:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: DORA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Baseball size hail fell with a tornadic supercell thunderstorm near Dora, NM resulting in damage to cars and homes. Damage amounts are a rough estimate for several residences.

Funnel Cloud in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 18:25:00 to 26-MAY-19 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A funnel cloud was observed near Pleasant Hill, NM around sunset.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:50:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported peak wind gusts up to 79 mph as virga activity moved through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TORRANCE, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:58:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: MC INTOSH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm downburst winds destroyed a barn in McIntosh. Damage amounts are a rough estimate.

Tornado in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:55:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PASAMONTE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chasers reported a tornado on the ground near U.S. 56 several miles southwest of Clayton. This same tornado was spotted by the Clayton Fire Department a few miles west of town.

Tornado in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 18:57:00 to 26-MAY-19 19:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAUSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Storm chasers and broadcast media relayed another tornado touchdown from the same storm that produced damage around Dora before traveling northeast into west Texas.

High Wind in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:23:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Taos airport reported a peak wind gust up to 62 mph as virga activity moved through the area.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:30:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas airport reported peak wind gusts up to 70 mph as virga activity passed over the area.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:30:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph as virga activity moved across the area.

Hail in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:38:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOSQUERO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Nickel size hail was reported in Mosquero.

Funnel Cloud in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:50:00 to 26-MAY-19 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: MT DORA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A funnel cloud was spotted along U.S. 56 south of Mount Dora.

Tornado in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:50:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CAO)CLAYTON ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser observed a tornado to the northwest of Clayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 15:50:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor damage was reported to residences within Fort Sumner. Sheet metal was torn off some roofs and barns. The nearby Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported a peak wind gust up to 66 mph.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:07:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MT DORA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Ping pong ball size hail reported along U.S. 56 south of Mount Dora.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:15:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Giant hail was reported by several storm chasers as a tornadic supercell tracked northeast through the area along U.S. 56 southwest of Clayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:30:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: (TCC)TUCUMCARI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A roof was blown off a barn south of Tucumcari along SR-278. Damage amounts are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:25:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Two large transmission lines were blown down to the north of Fort Sumner. Power outages were reported throughout De Baca County. Damage amounts are a very rough estimate due to an unknown length of wire damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:45:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree branch on Silver and 12th in downtown Albuquerque.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:48:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported at Clayton Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:52:00 to 26-MAY-19 17:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: (TCC)TUCUMCARI ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak wind gusts up to 72 mph were reported in Tucumcari as a line of severe thunderstorms rolled through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 14:25:00 to 26-MAY-19 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOS LUNAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm outflow wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported in Los Lunas.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:22:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NEWKIRK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A line of thunderstorms moving through eastern Guadalupe County produced wind gusts up to 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAY-19 16:52:00 to 26-MAY-19 16:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be at least 60 mph in Melrose.