Thunderstorm Wind in Denton County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind July 1, 2012 · Denton County, Texas

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

Deaths

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two teenage brothers drowned at Lake Lewisville after 40 MPH outflow winds moved across the lake. The boys were swimming at the time and one brother was swept out due to the strong winds. The other went out to help him. Both boys were recovered that evening by dive teams.

The wider storm

Strong outflow winds from a thunderstorm caused the deaths of two teenage boys at Lake Lewisville.

Began near Lewisville (33.0841, -97.0203).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 403089. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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