Thunderstorm Wind — Okmulgee, Oklahoma

2024-08-15 · near Morris, Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of northeastern Oklahoma during the evening of the 15th, ahead of an approaching cold front. The atmosphere ahead of the cold front became very unstable during the afternoon and early evening across eastern Oklahoma, which supported severe thunderstorms that produced large hail up to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208635. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.