Thunderstorm Wind — Reynolds, Missouri

2025-08-19 · near Garwood, Reynolds, Missouri

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a billboard sign on MO 21/MO 34 north of Van Buren. The frame is still intact.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a cold front during the early afternoon of August 19th. Convection existed in a high instability and low shear environment, so damaging winds were the primary threat for the day. One thunderstorm did produce isolated wind damage in northeast Reynolds County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290429. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.