Thunderstorm Wind — Culberson, Texas

2018-12-28 · near Pine Spgs, Culberson, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm moved across Culberson County and produced a 61 mph wind gust at the Pine Springs ASOS site.

Wider weather episode

A large upper trough was centered over northern Arizona. A cold front had moved into West Texas and was pushed up against the mountains. The lift from the trough and front contributed to a thunderstorm developing which produced a strong wind gust in Culberson County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 793744. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.