Thunderstorm Wind — Lynn, Texas

2022-08-28 · near Tahoka, Lynn, Texas

Event narrative

An NWS cooperative weather observer in Tahoka relayed photographs of wind damage to trees, fences, and power poles.

Wider weather episode

On the afternoon of the 28th, scattered thunderstorms developed over the central and southwestern South Plains within a low level convergence zone from a surface pressure trough. Hot temperatures and well above average moisture levels fueled the development of convection as it slowly moved to the east. These slow moving storms brought severe wind gusts and widespread flooding to parts of Lubbock and Lynn Counties. These severe winds caused damage within the cities of Lubbock (Lubbock County) and Tahoka (Lynn County), primarily snapping power poles and downing trees and fences. The slow moving nature of the storms combined with the abundant moisture in the atmosphere allowed for extremely heavy rainfall over Lynn County. Several underpasses were flooded along US Highway 87 along with reports of water over the roadway between Tahoka and the Lubbock/Lynn County line.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1044343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.