Thunderstorm Wind — Howard, Texas

2023-09-11 · near South Haven, Howard, Texas

Event narrative

Several power poles were snapped along Highway 87. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds are estimated to be 90 mph. Property cost damage 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 1139606. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.