Thunderstorm Wind — Ector, Texas

2025-08-29 · near Odessa Ector Co Arpt, Ector, Texas

Event narrative

A broken power pole was reported at Highway 385 (Andrews Highway) and 93rd Street in Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. The maximum wind gust is estimated, as well as the cost of damages.

Wider weather episode

A stationary boundary draped across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas became a focus for shower and thunderstorm development during the afternoon of the 29th. A few storms produced damaging wind gusts, and some urban flooding was reported in Odessa.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281997. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.