Thunderstorm Wind — Brewster, Texas

2021-10-21 · near Castolon, Brewster, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm moved across Brewster County and produced a 67 mph wind gust in Castolon.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moved northward from Mexico and provided lift over West Texas. Low-level moisture had increased across the area which contributed to higher instability. Wind shear was also fairly high across the area. The instability was hindered somewhat by cloud cover but was enough for storms to develop and move through Brewster County. These storms produced a flash flood and a severe wind gust.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 987786. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.