Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Gulf of Mexico

2025-05-28 · near Bob Hall Pier, Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Peak gust of 42 mph at NOS site IRDT2 on Bird Island.

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 1249526. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.