Thunderstorm Wind — Palo Pinto, Texas

2025-05-18 · near Santo, Palo Pinto, Texas

Event narrative

Very strong inbound winds into a tornadic supercell produced widespread tree damage along FM 2201 and into Santo. A light pole at the athletic field was also bent, and some minor roof damage was also observed in Santo.

Wider weather episode

On the afternoon of May 18, scattered thunderstorms ignited over the Big Country, initiated by an upper trough digging southeast over the Intermountain West. These storms formed along a dryline and rapidly intensified, spreading east into western North Texas. Several of these storms produced large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A total of 6 tornadoes were surveyed were Eastland to Parker counties: one EF-Unknown, three EF-0s, and two EF-1s.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1265246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.