Thunderstorm Wind — Gaines, Texas

2025-07-07 · near Seminole Arpt, Gaines, Texas

Event narrative

Metal paneling was peeled from the roof of a metal barn/building due to a microburst. The damage was consistent with an estimated 80-85 mph wind gust. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.

Wider weather episode

Weak vorticity maxima in the flow aloft and upslope flow encouraged shower and thunderstorm development in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. One storm developed over Seminole, Texas and produced a microburst that caused damage to a metal building.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272705. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.