Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Missouri

2025-08-17 · near Washington, Franklin, Missouri

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous tree limbs 12 to 18 inches in diameter. A few trees were downed in an area from Grand Ave to Jefferson Ave north of 5th Street.

Wider weather episode

Numerous pulse thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of August 17th. A high instability and low shear environment made conditions conducive for microbursts. Two of these microbursts became severe and produced localized wind damage in Franklin and St. Louis counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1278609. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.