Thunderstorm Wind — Ashley, Arkansas

2023-01-02 · near Portland, Ashley, Arkansas

Event narrative

Numerous buildings suffered roofing damage consisting of primarily shingle loss or tin peeling. Several large branches were also downed. Damage was consistent with strong southerly winds and stretched from Portland eastward along Highway 160. The most substantial damage occurred to an outbuilding that suffered enough roof damage to have insulation strewn down wind.

Wider weather episode

A line of storms produce damaging winds and tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1101746. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.