Thunderstorm Wind — Crane, Texas

2022-06-03 · near Crane, Crane, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm produced a 69 mph wind gust at the Crane Mesonet site.

Wider weather episode

A weak upper ridge was over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, and upper disturbances were moving overhead. These upper disturbances, along with remnant outflow boundaries from previous thunderstorms, helped to provide lift. Low-level moisture, instability, and wind shear were high across the area. These conditions resulted in a thunderstorm that produced flash flooding in the Western Low Rolling Plains during the early morning hours. Thunderstorms then redeveloped and produced hail and strong winds across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico during the evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1026007. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.