Hail — Culberson, Texas

2017-04-12 · near Pine Spgs, Culberson, Texas

Event narrative

Quarter to half dollar size hail on FM 652.

Wider weather episode

A southern stream trough approached the region from the west. Increasing low level moisture, strong upper level lift, instability, and wind shear ahead of the trough supported the development of thunderstorms with large hail across West Texas. The high moisture content of the atmosphere and slow storm motion resulted in heavy rain and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 681486. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.