Thunderstorm Wind in Jack County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2025 · Jack County, Texas

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Broadcast media reported 70 mph estimated winds in Joplin.

The wider storm

A Northern Plains low pressure system, a northeast-to-southwest oriented stationary front across North Texas, and shortwave trough traversing the Texas Panhandle were all contributing factors to the development of widespread severe weather May 16 and 17. A highly unstable environment led to many instances of large hail and damaging winds.

Began near Jolpin (33.0900, -98.0000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1264634. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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