Thunderstorm Wind in Ector County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind July 26, 2025 · Ector County, Texas

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Gardendale (32.0300, -102.3500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1276993. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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