Hail — Brewster, Texas
2025-05-27 · near Panther Junction, Brewster, Texas
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Magnitude
Event narrative
A report was received from the public of golf ball-size hail in the Chisos Basin.
Wider weather episode
A trough passing over the region, a nearby dryline, and upslope surface flow allowed for the development of scattered thunderstorms across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Large hail was reported in Brewster County in/near the higher elevation. Some strong winds were also measured that evening. High non-thunderstorm winds were also reported in the Guadalupe Mountains overnight as the trough/Pacific front moved through.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1257569. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.