Thunderstorm Wind in Culberson County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind May 9, 2023 · Culberson County, Texas

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Culberson County emergency manager reported a power outage in Van Horn with roof damage to the Knights Inn. Photos showed part of the roof peeled up and ripped off of the motel with damage to nearby vehicles and powerlines. Damage was likely caused by a localized dry microburst based on satellite data. Wind speeds are estimated to have been between 60-70 mph. Property damage costs are a rough estimate.

The wider storm

Broad lee troughing and a closed upper-low over the Texas Gulf coast aided in the development of scattered thunderstorms near and adjacent to the west Texas high terrain. A few severe reports resulted from this activity.

Began near Van Horn (31.0400, -104.8500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EFU Reeves County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1100075. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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