With a low pressure system over the Great Basin and a dryline sharpening over eastern New Mexico, it was another favorable set up for severe weather across the area on May 22, 2021. With a warm and unstable atmosphere across much of central and eastern New Mexico, thunderstorms developed early in the day across the central high terrain. Thunderstorms generally moved in a northerly to northeasterly direction where they continued to intensify as the day progressed. Several reports of large hail were received with one particular thunderstorm producing 1 inch to 1.5 inch hail around Santa Fe. These thunderstorms also produced very strong winds with wind speeds near 70 mph across eastern New Mexico. Meanwhile, dry, southwest flow continued across western New Mexico, and deep mixing resulted in windy conditions across the area. A few locations west of the Rio Grande Valley recorded non-thunderstorm winds near 60 mph during the afternoon.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 15:46:00 to 22-MAY-21 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer near Santa Fe reported penny size hail from a strong thunderstorm. The hail reportedly caused damage and dents to a Santa Fe resident's three cars. Damages are estimated for the dent damage to the three cars.

High Wind in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 17:00:00 to 22-MAY-21 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A weather station near Archuleta measured a 67 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust.

Hail in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 16:30:00 to 22-MAY-21 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: CIMARRON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Half dollar size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm near Cimarron.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 16:54:00 to 22-MAY-21 16:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAGERMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph wind gust from a severe thunderstorm near Hagerman.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 15:24:00 to 22-MAY-21 15:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGUA FRIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Various sources reported nickel to quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm near Agua Fria.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 15:38:00 to 22-MAY-21 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (SAF)SANTA FE MUNI AIRPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Various sources reported penny to quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm southwest of Santa Fe.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 13:45:00 to 22-MAY-21 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCIADA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported two inch hail from a severe thunderstorm near Rociada.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 14:46:00 to 22-MAY-21 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Red Hill measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 11:32:00 to 22-MAY-21 11:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer reported penny size hail from a strong thunderstorm moving north near Santa Fe.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 12:33:00 to 22-MAY-21 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Albuquerque measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 12:55:00 to 22-MAY-21 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT STANTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm moving northeast through Fort Stanton.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 12:03:00 to 22-MAY-21 12:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLORIETA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Various sources in Glorieta reported quarter to ping pong size hail from a severe thunderstorm that was moving north through the area. The hail was also responsible for causing minor damage to one Glorieta resident's house by ripping holes in their gutters and tearing off pieces of stucco from their house. Damages are estimated for the house damage.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 12:36:00 to 22-MAY-21 12:39:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAPITAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer near Capitan reported penny size hail from a strong thunderstorm moving northeast through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 17:05:00 to 22-MAY-21 17:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ROW)ROSWELL IND AIRPORT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Roswell measured a 66 mph wind gust from a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 19:40:00 to 22-MAY-21 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (TCC)TUCUMCARI ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Tucumcari measured a 69 mph wind gust from a severe thunderstorm.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 11:05:00 to 22-MAY-21 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported one inch hail from a severe thunderstorm northeast of Santa Fe.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 11:24:00 to 22-MAY-21 11:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGUA FRIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm southwest of Santa Fe.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-21 19:02:00 to 22-MAY-21 19:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: NEWKIRK
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Newkirk measured a 68 mph wind gust associated with an outflow boundary from a severe thunderstorm.