Thunderstorm Wind — Mitchell, Texas

2023-09-11 · near Loraine, Mitchell, Texas

Event narrative

On FM 644 reports of broken windows from hail and wind. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 80 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Wider weather episode

Many severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening across southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin. These thunderstorms developed within strong mid-level flow aloft as a trough passed across the Midwest and a cold front sagged into the region. Damaging wind gusts and large hail were observed with thunderstorms across the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1139603. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.