Thunderstorm Wind — Winkler, Texas

2018-06-03 · near Wink, Winkler, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm moved across Winkler County and produced a 69 mph wind gust four miles northwest of Wink.

Wider weather episode

A cold front had moved through the area and had stalled near I-10 with an upper level disturbance to the north. There was an axis of instability along the Pecos River and good low-level moisture was present. These conditions provided lift, moisture, and instability needed for thunderstorms. The thunderstorms produced large hail and strong winds across West Texas and southeast New Mexico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 754740. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.