Thunderstorm Wind — Coleman, Texas

2024-05-11 · near Shields, Coleman, Texas

Event narrative

A mesonet observation station measured a 72 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

The combination of upper level disturbances moving across west central Texas and a cold front across the area resulted in severe thunderstorms across portions of the Concho Valley and the Heartland. Also, moderate to strong instability added to the intensity of thunderstorms, with a few developing into supercell thunderstorms. The severe storms produced large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187108. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.