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Thunderstorm Wind in Jeff Davis County, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind July 1, 2017 · Jeff Davis County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A thunderstorm moved across Jeff Davis County and produced a 65 mph wind gust at McDonald Observatory.
The wider storm
A weakened upper ridge was over the region. There was a cold front/outflow boundary across the area along with a couple of other outflow boundaries which provided a focus for thunderstorm development. Southeast winds resulted in upslope flow along the higher terrain in West Texas and southeast New Mexico. These southeast winds also resulted in moisture being transported into the area, and daytime heating aiding in lift which created an unstable atmosphere. There was also an area of intense low-level winds, known as a low-level jet, which helped storms continue into the overnight hours. The storms produced severe wind gusts across West Texas and southeast New Mexico.
Began near Ft Davis (30.6958, -103.8800).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 709514. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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