Thunderstorm Wind — Houston, Tennessee

2023-07-18 · near Erin, Houston, Tennessee

Event narrative

The emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds were responsible for downing several trees across Houston County. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

A squall line developed to the northwest of Tennessee early on July 18, 2023, and quickly traveled southeast through the early afternoon and evening hours. Damaging winds were the primary threat with this squall line with wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph common. Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received before the squall line finally weakened as made its way into eastern Middle Tennessee.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1101577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.