Thunderstorm Wind — Briscoe, Texas

2022-08-29 · near Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe, Texas

Event narrative

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site at Caprock Canyons State Park measured wind gusts from 1645 CST through 1646 CST. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at 1646 CST.

Wider weather episode

Widespread severe thunderstorms developed on the afternoon of the 29th triggered in part by an upper level disturbance approaching via the southern Rockies. A high amount of instability led to rapid thunderstorm development across the southwest Texas Panhandle and northwestern South Plains bringing sweeping severe wind gusts. This activity quickly grew into a line as it accelerated south and southeastward through the evening hours. Along the leading edge of the line, intense winds created a haboob severely limiting visibility in spots.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1044347. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.