Thunderstorm Wind in Chambers County, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2024 · Chambers County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Wind gust occurred at mesonet station CBHT2 1710 Cedar Bayou at SH 99.
The wider storm
On the evening of May 16, a derecho moved into SE TX. This resulted in extensive wind damage across much of the Greater Houston area, including much of Downtown Houston. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to have reached over 100 mph. Additionally, the system produced two tornadoes and widespread flash flooding. Power outages resulting from the derecho lasted multiple days for hundreds of thousands of people.
Began near Beach City (29.7200, -94.9400).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
3 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1167867. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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