Thunderstorm Wind in Baxter County, Arkansas

Thunderstorm Wind August 9, 2023 · Baxter County, Arkansas

68 mph

Measured gust (59 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A measured wind gust of 68 mph was observed in the town of Mountain Home and a large portion of the county lost power.

The wider storm

A strong storm system and associated cold front moved around the periphery of a high pressure system situated over the Gulf of Mexico. The boundary triggered scattered severe thunderstorms in northern Arkansas during the night-time hours bringing to large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

Began near Mountain Home (36.3600, -92.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1126298. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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