Thunderstorm Wind — Jackson, Arkansas

2023-07-05 · near Newport Muni Arpt, Jackson, Arkansas

Event narrative

The Newport ASOS measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

In early July there were significant reports of hail, damaging wind, and flash flooding. The month got off to a quick start with golf ball size hail just east of Omaha (Boone County) on the 1st. On the 5th, there was a 62 mph wind gust measured at Newport (Jackson County).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125274. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.