Thunderstorm Wind in Anderson County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind November 20, 2025 · Anderson County, Texas

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A social media report indicated a tree down on County Road 2202 one half mile from Westwood Elementary School in Palestine.

The wider storm

An active day of thunderstorms impacted much of North and Central Texas on November 20, triggered by the passage of a Pacific cold front and an upper trough. The day brought several instances of damaging winds, large hail, and flooding. Frequent cloud to ground lightning also took place, resulting in multiple house fires in the DFW Metroplex.

Began near Palestine (31.7500, -95.6700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1301303. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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