Thunderstorm Wind — Cherokee, Oklahoma

2024-05-02 · near Melvin, Cherokee, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power poles onto Highway 51.

Wider weather episode

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed across northeastern Oklahoma during the late evening of the 2nd, as a cold front moved into the area. The strongest thunderstorms produced hail up to quarter size and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1181393. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.