Thunderstorm Wind — Gaines, Texas

2024-05-16 · near Seminole Arpt, Gaines, Texas

Event narrative

Seminole Fire Department reported power lines down at CR 316 and CR 327. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 80 MPH. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Wider weather episode

A positively tilted shortwave trough lifting out of the Four Corners and a stalled cold front over the Permian Basin aided in afternoon thunderstorm development. Numerous thunderstorms formed along and north of the cold front and became an intense squall line with damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1176064. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.