A weak upper storm system helped trigger widely scattered thunderstorm activity across Oklahoma and western-north on the evening of the 23rd. Sufficient wind shear and instability promoted organized thunderstorm modes, including a few supercell thunderstorms, during this episode.
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A weak upper storm system helped trigger widely scattered thunderstorm activity across Oklahoma and western-north on the evening of the 23rd. Sufficient wind shear and instability promoted organized thunderstorm modes, including a few supercell thunderstorms, during this episode. A hail and wind-producing supercell thunderstorm moved along the Red River vicinity in the mid-evening.
The Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 48 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:08 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A large tree limb, approximately 6 to 8 inches in diameter, was blown onto the roof of a house. The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
The report was relayed through Spotter Network.
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