Thunderstorm Wind in Milam County, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind August 5, 2012 · Milam County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A report from the Milam County Sheriff's Office confirmed that weather played a role in the death of a 50-year old Georgia man competing in a paragliding competition. The event was called off due to rain and wind moving in from the east, but the man did not return. He was found the next day along CR 202; west of Cameron. The nearby AWOS at Cameron Municipal Airport (KT35) recorded a 29 mph wind gust.
The wider storm
A 50-year old man died in a paragliding accident in Milam County. Weather was determined to be a factor in his fatal accident as rain and strong winds were occurring in the area.
Began near Cameron (30.8500, -96.9700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 408887. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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