A deep, broad upper low was located over the northwestern United States with an upper level jet approaching 150 knots over southern New Mexico. Extremely strong southwest winds moved through the region with a peak gust of 111 mph confirmed on the White Sands Missile Range.

High Wind in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 96.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Salinas Peak Mesonet site on White Sands Missile Range recorded a peak gust of 111 mph. Other peak gusts across the zone included 88 mph at Delta Clipper, 74 mph at Brillo West, 67 mph at Salt Creek and 63 mph at Apache. All of these other gusts were also on White Sands Missile Range.

High Wind in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 84.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The San Augustin Pass Mesonet site recorded a peak gust of 97 mph.  Other gusts across the zone included 70 mph at the White Sands Main Post, Building 1830 Denver WIT and Pony all on the missile range. The mesonet site at the Orogrande Gate had a peak gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN GILA HIGHLANDS/BLACK RANGE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Burro Mountain RAWS recorded a peak gust of 76 mph.

High Wind in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Hachita Valley RAWS recorded a peak gust of 74 mph. The Chiricahua Desert Museum recorded a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Deming ASOS recorded a peak gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak gust of 67 mph was recorded at the CDRRC Camp Location Mesonet site.

High Wind in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Spaceport America AWOS recorded a peak gust of 64 mph. Other gusts across the zone included 61 mph at the Truth or Consequences ASOS and 58 mph at a Mesonet site at the Truth or Consequences Golf Course.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet site in Mayhill recorded a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A peak gust of 58 mph was recorded at the Santa Teresa Airport AWOS.

High Wind in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The High Rolls CWOP Mesonet site recorded a peak gust of 66 mph. The Mescalero RAWS recorded a peak gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST DESERT/LOWER GILA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-FEB-23 09:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet site near mile post 7 on Interstate 10 on the Lordsburg Playa recorded a peak gust of 64 mph.  Other gusts included a site near mile marker 9 recorded a 62 mph gust and 60 mph gusts near mile markers 12 and 13.