Thunderstorm Wind in Terrell County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind September 12, 2016 · Terrell County, Texas

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 59 mph wind gust at the Dryden AWOS site.

The wider storm

There was an upper ridge which extended from Texas eastward into the Atlantic and an upper trough along the west coast. An upper level disturbance moved over West Texas which created lift. There was good surface heating and moisture across the area. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms with strong winds across West Texas.

Began near Dryden (30.0500, -102.1200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 657053. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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