Hail — Winkler, Texas

2019-05-05 · near Kermit, Winkler, Texas

Wider weather episode

An upper trough was approaching the California coast and a flat ridge was building over West Texas and southeast New Mexico. A dryline was across the area and the atmosphere was extremely unstable. Wind shear was also good across the area. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms producing large hail, strong winds, and a tornado across areas of West Texas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 815220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.