Thunderstorm Wind — Sharp, Arkansas

2023-08-09 · near Ash Flat, Sharp, Arkansas

Event narrative

Multiple trees were blown down across the county blocking several roadways within Sharp county.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1126302. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.