Thunderstorm Wind — Van Zandt, Texas

2024-05-28 · near Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt, Texas

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported trees around 18 inches in diameter uprooted along HWY 64 beginning in Downtown Ben Wheeler (FM 858). Tree damage continued for 3 miles east along HWY 64.

Wider weather episode

On the heels of the May 27th evening hail event, another batch of thunderstorms developed near the Red River during the overnight hours as a shortwave trough moved through the Plains. These storms eventually grew upscale into an organized complex, diving southeast early on the morning of May 28. An intense bow echo caused widespread wind damage from the northern parts of DFW, through the eastern parts of DFW and into East Texas. NWS Storm Surveys determined straightline winds of 80-95 mph caused some of the damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187357. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.