Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Missouri

2024-05-08 · near Potosi Wshngtn Co Ar, Washington, Missouri

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds reportedly knocked a tree down blocking the road at New Diggins Road and Cook Subdivision Road near Mineral Point.

Wider weather episode

The bi-state region was threatened with severe thunderstorms on May 8th. Numerous supercells produced very large hail most of the day, and a small QLCS produced multiple tornadoes in southeast Missouri.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.