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  • Storm systems, terrain responsible for windy weather

    Emily Crowe CNJ correspondent|Apr 2, 2013

    Spring has arrived, and with it comes seemingly endless howling winds, dust storms and brownouts. This year's windy season has already brought its fair share of damage, with gusts reaching 60 mph, causing a train derailment near Fort Sumner. "It's been a pretty active late winter and spring so far, but it's nothing atypical," said Steve Kersh, chief meteorologist for KVII-TV in Amarillo. Kersh said the windy conditions in eastern New Mexico this time of year can be attributed to a number of factors, including passing storm systems, changing...