Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Missouri

2021-08-31 · near Old Mines, Washington, Missouri

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and several power lines across eastern portions of Washington County. One tree was blown down at the intersection of Highways 21 and 47, just south of Old Mines. Another tree was blown down at the intersection of Highway 21 and State Highway E. On the east side of Ironton, a tree was blown down at the intersection of Scout Camp Road and Nursing Home Road.

Wider weather episode

As an outflow boundary moved south across the forecast area, scattered showers and storms developed along it. Some of the storms became severe and produced damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 983506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.