Thunderstorm Wind — Menard, Texas

2024-05-03 · near Ft Mckavett, Menard, Texas

Event narrative

Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was damage to 8 power poles along US 190. The wooden crossarms were snapped off. Also, power lines were blown down. The estimated wind speed was 85 to 100 mph. The time of damage is based on radar.

Wider weather episode

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area. Also, extreme instability was present along with strong vertical wind shear during the late afternoon and evening hours. Supercell thunderstorms developed and produced strong tornadoes in Jones, Runnels and Sterling counties which resulted in damage to homes and other structures. Also, severe thunderstorms produced giant size hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187105. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.