Hail — Brewster, Texas

2025-05-27 · near Marathon, Brewster, Texas

Event narrative

A storm chaser reported half dollar-size hail on US 90 west of Marathon. The time of occurrence was estimated by radar.

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 1257570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.