Thunderstorm Wind — Love, Oklahoma

2025-04-18 · near Leon, Love, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A large tree, approximately three feet in diameter, was blown down in the community of Leon. Event time is estimated from radar observations.

Wider weather episode

An approaching upper system instigated scattered thunderstorm development during the late evening of the 18th. This development was most prominent along/near a quasi-stationary boundary, stretched along the Interstate 44 corridor during this time. Strong wind shear and instability promoted the development of a few organized thunderstorms, which produced large hail and caused wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1254520. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.