June 2007 was characterized by near to slightly
above temperatures, while precipitation was mostly below normal in the
west, and near to above normal in the east.
The month began with a bang as isolated severe weather
impacted much of the east during the first five days of the month. The
most active
days were the 3rd and 4th. Then strong winds roared into the state on
the 6th, scouring out the low level moisture. There were widespread reports
of high winds statewide with some damage
reports. After more tranquil and quiet weather on the 7th and 8th, severe
weather struck New Mexico again on the 9th. Another back door cold front
delivered an increase later on the 8th and through the 9th, aiding in
the severe weather across much of northern and central portions of the
state. The 10th was much more quiet with only a few thunderstorms, only
to be followed by more severe weather and heavy rain on the 11th. The
12th through 15th was mostly dry and warmer over the west, while the
east continued to receive isolated showers and thunderstorms. A couple
of back door cold fronts between the 16th and 19th delivered an increase
in moisture and precipitation to the state, especially in the east. Isolated
severe weather was reported on the 17th across the eastern plains. A
large ridge of high pressure was parked over or near New Mexico from
the 20th through the end of the month. However, enough moisture lingered
to spark isolated showers and thunderstorms each day. In addition, a
weak
upper
level
disturbance over the Texas panhandle on the 23rd triggered the development
of a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) over eastern New Mexico late on
the 23rd. This sparked isolated reports of large hail and high winds.
A strong back door cold front brought renewed moisture to the eastern
plains along with a widespread round of large hail and high winds on
the 26th. High pressure strengthened through the end of the month, with
thunderstorms generally diminishing in intensity and coverage from the
27th through the 30th.
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