Marine Thunderstorm Wind — San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Gulf of Mexico

2025-05-28 · near Mesquite Bay, San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Mesonet station AWRT2 at 11 SSE Austwell measured 43 mph gusts.

Wider weather episode

A complex severe weather setup evolved overnight as a line of storms moved into northwest Webb County, tracking east-southeast through South Texas into the early morning hours. The main drivers of this event included a slow-moving mid-level circulation (MCV) originating from storms over southeast New Mexico, and an approaching upper-level shortwave that was set to enhance thunderstorm activity overnight. The presence of rich moisture, steep lapse rates, and sufficient upper-level flow created favorable conditions for damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249525. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.