Thunderstorm Wind — Ector, Texas

2025-07-26 · near Gardendale, Ector, Texas

Event narrative

An off-duty NWS employee reported a severe downburst wind gust near Gardendale. The maximum wind speed is estimated. The time of occurrence is also estimated.

Wider weather episode

Weak upper-level disturbances, differential heating, and sufficient moisture allowed for the development of a few thunderstorms in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. One storm managed to produce a severe downburst, which was reported by an off-duty NWS employee.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1276993. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.