Thunderstorm Wind in Culberson County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind May 14, 2026 · Culberson County, Texas

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The West Texas Mesonet station 159 Orla 20WSW measured a 60 mph wind gust associated with a convective downburst.

The wider storm

A shortwave embedded in the flow aloft neared the area on the 14th. Meanwhile, mid-to-upper level moisture moved over the region. Lift from the shortwave interacted with this moisture and allowed isolated to scattered high-based showers and storms to develop across the area. Low-levels were very dry, so most rain evaporated before it hit the ground. Because of this evaporative cooling, a few showers and storms managed to produce severe downbursts. Convection largely diminished after dark.

Began near (gdp)guadalupe Pass (31.7400, -104.2400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324238. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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