Thunderstorm Wind — Terrell, Texas

2016-09-12 · near Dryden, Terrell, Texas

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 657053. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.