Thunderstorm Wind — Deaf Smith, Texas

2024-08-03 · near Walcott, Deaf Smith, Texas

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 58mph or greater occurred for three minutes with the peak being at 909pm.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed across the area in response to an upper level weather disturbance that moved through the region. Severe wind gusts occurred from these storms thanks to dry air in the atmosphere that promoted the potential for microbursts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212003. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.