Thunderstorm Wind — Hall, Texas

2023-05-22 · near Memphis, Hall, Texas

Event narrative

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Memphis measured a wind gust of 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

Another afternoon of severe thunderstorms occurred across the region on the 22nd. Severe thunderstorms dropped hail as large as two inches in diameter in several locations. The widespread thunderstorm activity organized into a larger complex of thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and severe wind gusts as it accelerated southeastward through the Rolling Plains during the evening. The bowing line of thunderstorms generated a peak wind gust of 80 mph as it moved across the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Aspermont (Stonewall County). These severe winds also caused minor damage in and around Aspermont.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1092688. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.