Thunderstorm Wind in Reagan County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind May 22, 2017 · Reagan County, Texas

63 mph

Measured gust (55 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 Reagan County and produced a 63 mph wind gust five miles southwest of St. Lawrence.

The wider storm

An upper level trough moved over the region from the Rocky Mountains and provided an increase in lift. There was good instability, moisture, and wind shear across the area. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms developing with large hail and strong winds across southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

Began near Best (31.6353, -101.6300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 696267. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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