Hail — Andrews, Texas

2022-05-01 · near Florey, Andrews, Texas

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level low pressure system moved across Nevada and Utah. Very moist air was across most of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. High instability and wind shear were also present. An upper level disturbance had moved over the area which provided additional lift. During the afternoon and evening hours, numerous severe thunderstorms developed across Southeast New Mexico and the Trans Pecos and moved across the Stockton Plateau and the Permian Basin. These storms produced multiple tornadoes, very large hail, heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding, and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1021440. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.