Lubbock WSR-88D radar animation valid from 5:52 pm to 9:57 pm on Wednesday (25 April). Although moisture levels and instability were not particularly high by late April standards, they were sufficient, when coupled with improving vertical wind shear, to support organized thunderstorms, including rotating (supercell) storms. The initial thunderstorm development was concentrated across the southwestern Texas Panhandle as well as the western South Plains, in close proximity to the warm front and dryline, respectively. Water vapor satellite animation valid from 6:21 am to 7:26 am on Wednesday (26 April 2023). The approach of an upper level storm system through the Four Corners, in combination with a gradual return of Gulf of Mexico moisture, teamed with a tightening dryline and lifting warm front to trigger scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening (25 April 2023). Supercell thunderstorm east of Floydada Tuesday evening (25 April 2023). Supercell brings very large hail, damaging winds and a brief tornado
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