Thunderstorm Wind in Yoakum County, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind May 31, 2024 · Yoakum County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
An Automated Weather Observing System at the Denver City Airport measured a wind gust of 60 mph.
The wider storm
Another day of severe thunderstorms affected the South Plains of West Texas on the evening of the 31st. Broad southeasterly low level atmospheric flow allowed thunderstorms to initially develop in eastern New Mexico. Upscale growth allowed thunderstorms to move into West Texas despite a capped atmosphere over the South Plains. This line of thunderstorms produced widespread severe wind gusts from Hockley County through Lubbock, Lynn, and Garza Counties. The city of Tahoka in Lynn County sustained the most damage due to these strong winds as several structures were damaged. Additionally, pockets of heavy rainfall were observed which caused flash flooding in Lubbock and Lynn Counties.
Began near Denver City (32.9769, -102.8409).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1173565. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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