Thunderstorm Wind in Taylor County, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind June 16, 1997 · Taylor County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A wind gust to 52 knots (60 mph) was recorded at the Abilene Municipal Airport at 1702 CST but wind gusts to 70 to 80 mph were reported throughout the city of Abilene. Many trees were uprooted and there was considerable roof damage. Power was lost for several thousand customers.
Began near Abilene Muni Arpt (32.4200, -99.6800).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
5 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5602119. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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