Thunderstorm Wind — Fayette, Texas

2023-06-03 · near Rutersville, Fayette, Texas

Event narrative

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that knocked down a tree. The downed tree blocked the westbound lane of Hwy 159 approximately five miles outside of La Grange.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed along a surface trough in Central Texas and moved across the northern portion of South Central Texas. Some of these storms produced damaging wind gusts and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1110287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.