Albuquerque, New Mexico – The video shows a member of the NWS Albuquerque releasing a weather balloon, which is immediately blown away by the wind. The incident captures the challenges faced by weather service workers in the region.

NWS Albuquerque commented on the event, saying: “Just another early spring day in New Mexico braving the winds and releasing the weather balloon.” The strong winds are typical for this time of year in the area.

The footage highlights the unpredictable weather conditions in New Mexico during early spring. The balloon, meant to collect atmospheric data, was swept off course as soon as it was launched.

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