Thunderstorm Wind — Boone, Missouri

2023-07-29 · near Midway, Boone, Missouri

Event narrative

Widespread wind damage across Columbia. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Some of the downed trees and tree limbs blocked roadways around town. One tree fell onto the back deck of a house causing moderate damage. Another tree fell onto a house causing moderate roof damage. One tree fell onto an unoccupied car destroying it and it caused minor roof damage to the home.

Wider weather episode

A severe mesoscale convective system (MCS) moved through the forecast area during the afternoon hours producing widespread 60-70mph winds and associated damage. The complex moved to the southeast taking advantage of 3500-4500 J/kg of surface-based CAPE.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129307. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.