Thunderstorm Wind — Ector, Texas

2025-06-03 · near Pleasant Farms, Ector, Texas

Event narrative

Two single wide mobile homes were completely destroyed and a third was damaged due to straight-line winds from a microburst. Additionally, two power poles were broken due to a microburst. One was broken at the base and the other was broken halfway up the pole. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and maximum wind gust is also estimated.

Wider weather episode

An incoming trough, upslope flow, and a somewhat weak dryline resulted in the development of scattered thunderstorms across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. A few of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds and large hail. The two most notable storms occurred in Fort Stockton and Pleasant Farms. Microbursts in these locations resulted in winds in excess of 100 mph and widespread damage to roofs and mobile homes. Two people were injured in Pleasant Farms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1262111. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.