EF2 Tornado — Concho, Texas

2024-05-02 · near Concho, Concho, Texas

Event narrative

The tornado damaged electrical transmission lines on several

metal truss towers. One of the metal truss towers collapsed due

to the tornado increasing in intensity to an EF2. The path length

and width of the tornado was based on radar and photos of the

damage. The estimated peak wind of the tornado was 130 mph.

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 1187524. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.