Strong Wind — San Augustine, Texas

2019-04-18 · San Augustine, Texas

Wider weather episode

In wake of the strong to severe thunderstorms that swept across East Texas during the early morning hours on April 18th, a strong cold front progressed through Deep East Texas during the mid and late afternoon hours, with winds becoming west northwest and gusting to 25-30 mph following its passage. A Lake Wind Advisory was in effect for all of Deep East Texas, but two fishermen ventured out onto Sam Rayburn Lake near Rayburn Park in far Southern San Augustine County when their boat capsized due to the strong winds and high waves. Two males were on board the boat when it capsized, with rescue crews able to save a 24 year old man wearing a life vest. Unfortunately, a 58 year old man not wearing a life vest drowned, and was later found by the rescue team.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 813825. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.