Thunderstorm Wind — Reeves, Texas

2020-05-11 · near Pecos, Reeves, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm moved across Reeves County and produced a 61 mph wind gust at the Pecos AWOS site.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moved over West Texas which provided lift. There was strong heating across the area along with a dryline. This resulted in instability, moisture, and lift along the dryline. There was also wind shear present. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms that produced severe winds, large hail, and flash flooding across portions of the Trans Pecos and Permian Basin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 884398. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.