A fast-moving upper level storm system approaching from the Great Basin with deepening surface low pressure over eastern New Mexico produced very strong west winds across New Mexico on November 14, 2020. Winds increased quickly after sunset then ramped up with gusts of 45 to 55 mph across much of the state. The strongest winds impacted areas along and east of the central mountain chain with sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph and gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Blowing dust was reported with these strong winds as drought conditions continued to deteriorate across eastern New Mexico.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 05:10:00 to 14-NOV-20 05:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Angel Fire airport reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 13:00:00 to 14-NOV-20 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A CWOP site two miles southwest of Estancia reported sustained winds of 40 mph. Areas of blowing dust were also observed.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 11:30:00 to 14-NOV-20 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported sustained winds of 40 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 12:30:00 to 14-NOV-20 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners reported a peak wind gust up to 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 10:00:00 to 14-NOV-20 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gusts up to 58 mph were reported around Capitan.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 09:00:00 to 14-NOV-20 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Peak wind gusts up to 62 mph were reported at the Las Vegas Wildlife Refuge.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 06:30:00 to 14-NOV-20 12:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

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

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 12:25:00 to 14-NOV-20 12:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clayton reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 11:45:00 to 14-NOV-20 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari reported sustained winds between 40 mph and 45 mph periodically for several hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 11:40:00 to 14-NOV-20 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tucumcari reported peak wind gusts up to 58 mph. Visibility was reduced to near five miles in areas of blowing dust.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 13:30:00 to 14-NOV-20 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Stations from Fort Sumner to Sumner Lake reported peak wind gusts up to 60 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 14-NOV-20 09:00:00 to 14-NOV-20 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility site at Transwestern Pump reported peak wind gusts up to 67 mph. Winds resulted in a power outage at the site shortly after the strongest wind gusts.