Thunderstorm Wind — Wharton, Texas

2022-03-22 · near Bonus, Wharton, Texas

Event narrative

Straight-line wind gusts destroyed a barn and caused widespread tree damage near the intersection of FM 2614 and CR 265.

Wider weather episode

Discrete supercell thunderstorms developed ahead of an advancing cold front on the night of March 20, producing strong wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. Later, a squall line formed along the front itself as it moved through SE TX, resulting in additional straight line wind and tornado damage across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1003855. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.