Thunderstorm Wind — Kent, Texas

2020-05-15 · near Jayton, Kent, Texas

Event narrative

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Jayton measured a wind gust to 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

A very moist and unstable airmass developed ahead of a dryline and cold front intersection on the South Plains. Very strong instability allowed the developing storms to quickly become severe, producing hail and damaging winds. After thunderstorms had passed to the east of the region, weak virga showers developed in the wake. One of these virga showers produced a wind gust to 63 mph at Reese Center (Lubbock County) measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 884643. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.