Thunderstorm Wind in Menard County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2024 · Menard County, Texas

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A mesonet observation station measured an 81 mph wind gust.

The wider storm

Severe thunderstorms developed across portions of west central Texas due to strong instability and conducive wind shear. The severe storms produced large hail and damaging winds.

Began near Menard Co Arpt (30.9300, -99.8100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1187130. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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