Thunderstorm Wind in Reagan County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind October 8, 2018 · Reagan County, Texas

62 mph

Measured gust (54 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 62 mph wind gust about five miles southwest of St. Lawrence.

The wider storm

An upper level trough was centered near the Four Corners region which brought an increase in upper level lift across West Texas. The area was in a favorable position under the upper level jet stream which also aided in lift. A plentiful supply of moisture was in place and wind shear was favorable for thunderstorm development across West Texas. These conditions resulted in strong winds, hail, flash flooding, and a tornado.

Began near Best (31.6353, -101.6300).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF0 Upton County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 785038. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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