The record
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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,363,829 |
| episode_id | 1,154,392 |
| begin_utc | 2003-06-02T02:45:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2003-06-02T03:20:00+00:00 |
| state | NEW MEXICO |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | EDDY COUNTY PLAINS |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 15K |
| damage_crops | 0 |
| wfo_source | AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC |
| event_narrative | Thunderstorm activity well to the northeast of the Eddy and Lea County plains enduced a strong mesohigh and associated outflow winds which evolved into a classic haboob wind and dust storm. The haboob swept south and southeast across most of those counties, and resulted in minor damage. Radar and surface observations indicate the outflow originated as a complex of weak and disorganized storms moved across the area northeast of Roswell, some 50 miles away from northern Eddy County. The Artesia AWOS measured a wind gust of 74 MPH. Real-time reports, along with subsequent photographs provided by the county emergency manager, indicated a large wall of dust associated with the leading edge of the damaging winds. Power poles were blown down as the winds swept across the west side of Carlsbad, at least 60 to 70 miles south of the parent thunderstorms. The haboob significantly reduced local visibilities across both Eddy and Lea Counties, with severe wind gusts limited to Eddy County. As the near surface cold pool spread south, mid level echoes were observed on radar developing just north of the boundary. This very shallow and weak convection (generally 20 to 25 dBZ at 15,000-17,000 feet AGL with no reflectivity echoes above 25,000 ft, and no lightning) possibly contributed to the longevity and intensity of the haboob through evaporation and sublimation of light precipitation aloft. |
| year | 2,003 |
Provenance
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