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Event Details
| Event | High Wind |
| Magnitude | 50 kts. |
| State | TEXAS |
| County/Area | COLLIN |
| WFO | FWD |
| Begin Date | 02/24/2007 12:00:00 CST-6 |
| End Date | 02/24/2007 15:00:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 200.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A strong low pressure system in Kansas caused winds behind a dryline to blow between 20 and 40 MPH sustained, with gusts into the 50 to 60 MPH range, bringing with them a huge cloud of dust. Operations were suspended at area airports due to the strength of the wind. Widespread incidents of wind damage and fires sparked by arcing power lines were reported across much of North Texas. Visibilities dropped as low as one mile at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as the cloud of dust overspread the region. The dust cloud was clearly visible by satellite and was estimated to be 400 miles long, 70 miles wide, and about 18,000 feet high. |
| Event Narrative | Numerous power lines and trees were blown down by the winds, which were between 20 to 30 MPH sustained and gusted between 50 and 60 MPH for hours. A huge cloud of dust overspread the county, causing visibilities to fall dramatically. Trees and power lines toppled onto houses and cars, causing extensive damage to roofs and carports. Downed power lines caused several grassfires and caused power outages at about 2,600 residents. In addition, Highway 160 between Highway 121 and Whitewright was closed due to downed lines. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 8 | 1.845M | 0.00K | |||||||
| BOSQUE (ZONE) | BOSQUE (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 1 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| YOUNG (ZONE) | YOUNG (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
| EASTLAND (ZONE) | EASTLAND (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| PALO PINTO (ZONE) | PALO PINTO (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 70.00K | 0.00K |
| WISE (ZONE) | WISE (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| ELLIS (ZONE) | ELLIS (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| HUNT (ZONE) | HUNT (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| FANNIN (ZONE) | FANNIN (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| DENTON (ZONE) | DENTON (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 225.00K | 0.00K |
| COOKE (ZONE) | COOKE (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| HENDERSON (ZONE) | HENDERSON (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| LAMAR (ZONE) | LAMAR (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| GRAYSON (ZONE) | GRAYSON (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 300.00K | 0.00K |
| LAMPASAS (ZONE) | LAMPASAS (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 60.00K | 0.00K |
| DALLAS (ZONE) | DALLAS (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 225.00K | 0.00K |
| COLLIN (ZONE) | COLLIN (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 200.00K | 0.00K |
| TARRANT (ZONE) | TARRANT (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. MG | 0 | 2 | 225.00K | 0.00K |
| SOMERVELL (ZONE) | SOMERVELL (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| MONTAGUE (ZONE) | MONTAGUE (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:00 | CST-6 | High Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 80.00K | 0.00K |
| BELL (ZONE) | BELL (ZONE) | TX | 02/24/2007 | 12:30 | CST-6 | Wildfire | 0 | 5 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 8 | 1.845M | 0.00K |
