Thunderstorm Wind — Presidio, Texas

2010-06-06 · near Shafter, Presidio, Texas

Event narrative

A 60 mph wind gust was estimated by a storm spotter in Shafter. No damage was reported with this gust.

Wider weather episode

Easterly winds behind a weak cold front allowed plentiful moisture to move into west Texas. This easterly flow resulted in orographic lift along the Davis Mountains, which aided in thunderstorm development in Presidio County during the evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 241162. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.