Rapid storm development over far SW Texas

Isolated thunderstorm development was possible over far SW Texas mainly due to intense diabatic heating (with temperature readings in the lower 90s). Roughly 30kt deep layer shear and 1 kJ/kg SBCAPE overlap were supportive for strong to severe pulsating storms. Rapid to explosive development occurred south of Pecos (isolated in nature) with UAH-CI product showing high probabilities for initiation at 1945Z (not shown) with cloud top cooling of -38K/15 min present at 2010Z. Cloud top cooling peaked at -46K/15 min at 2015Z. Would not be surprised to see an isolated large hail report with that storm (up to 60 dBz present).

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