EFU Tornado — Gaines, Texas

2024-06-10 · near Loop, Gaines, Texas

Event narrative

Multiple observers reported a brief cone tornado to the northeast of Loop. The tornado only lasted two to three minutes over open fields. The tornado likely dissipated near US Highway 83. No damage was reported and this tornado is rated EF-Unknown. Path is estimated from reports and radar data.

Wider weather episode

A weak, convectively enhanced upper-low over the Texas/New Mexico border aided in the development of severe thunderstorms ahead of this feature. This included hail, damaging winds, and a couple of brief tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196202. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.