Thunderstorm Wind — Crane, Texas

2021-05-28 · near Crane, Crane, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm produced a 65 mph wind gust five miles west of Crane.

Wider weather episode

A front was across the Permian Basin. A dryline was across Southeast New Mexico and far West Texas. The front and dryline provided lift and a focus for thunderstorms to develop. The atmosphere was very moist and unstable. Wind shear was also high across the area. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms across West Texas that produced hail and strong, damaging winds as well as a tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 959593. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.