Thunderstorm Wind — Sequoyah, Oklahoma

2025-09-23 · near Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm wind blew off much of the metal roof from a hospital, blew down several trees and power poles, and snapped large tree limbs.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across east central and southeastern Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening of the 23rd, along and ahead of a cold front that moved through the region. The strongest storms produced large hail to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292057. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.