Strong Wind — Scott, Missouri

2017-05-17 · Scott, Missouri

Wider weather episode

Strong south to southwest winds occurred between a surface low pressure center over the central Plains and high pressure along the Southeast U.S. coast. Peak wind gusts were measured around 40 mph. The peak wind gust in southeast Missouri was 41 mph at the Cape Girardeau airport. A few large tree limbs and rotted trees were blown down. In the city of Cape Girardeau, a large tree limb was blown down. In Sikeston, one employee was killed and three residents were injured when a rotted tree fell on them at a retirement center. The tree fell on a picnic table that was used for taking breaks. The three injured residents were taken to a hospital for moderate injuries, consisting of back, ankle, and arm pain. One resident sustained fractured ribs.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 698678. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.