Thunderstorm Wind — Terrell, Texas

2021-09-30 · near Dryden, Terrell, Texas

62 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 71 mph wind gust in Dryden.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening upper level low pressure system was over Arizona and New Mexico with attached upper disturbances that moved over West Texas. High low-level moisture values were across the area. A cold front was pushing through the region, and there was a dryline across the Lower Trans Pecos and Permian Basin. Daytime heating allowed for the atmosphere to become unstable. These conditions resulted in thunderstorms that produced strong, damaging winds and hail across West Texas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 980401. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.