Hail — Jeff Davis, Texas

2019-05-31 · near Ft Davis, Jeff Davis, Texas

Wider weather episode

A closed upper low was over Northern California with weak ridging over West Texas. A lingering boundary was mostly south of the Pecos River, and there were easterly upslope winds across the higher terrain which helped to provide lift. There was good moisture across the area as well as wind shear and instability. These conditions contributed to thunderstorms that produced large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado across West Texas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 823664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.