A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed over Central and Southern Oklahoma, south into Northcentral Texas during the evening of April 26th, along a strong upper level trough of low pressure which ejected northeast ahead of a closed upper level low pressure system that spun over the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles into Western Oklahoma and Kansas. These storms marched east into extreme Southeast Oklahoma, East Texas, and Northwest Louisiana during the early morning hours on April 27th, producing a number of wind damage reports over these areas. While the initial line of thunderstorms gradually weakened as they moved deeper into East Texas and McCurtain County Oklahoma, another line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed after 3 am over Eastcentral Texas, and quickly moved east across Deep East and Southeast Texas into Southwest Louisiana through daybreak. Additional wind damage reports were received with these storms before they weakened shortly after daybreak.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 04:03:00 to 27-APR-16 04:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Farm to Market Road 782 and Farm to Market Road 1716.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 00:10:00 to 27-APR-16 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture was posted to the KLTV Facebook page of a small tree that was blown down behind a home in Lindale.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 04:03:00 to 27-APR-16 04:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down blocking a portion of Farm to Market Road 1797 west of Tatum.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 03:45:00 to 27-APR-16 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRIMS CHAPEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was broken over County Road 237 about one-quarter mile off of County Road 322.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 04:24:00 to 27-APR-16 04:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down over Farm to Market Road 3135 and County Road 265.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 03:58:00 to 27-APR-16 03:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down blocking both sides of the road at Farm to Market Road 1797 and Farm to Market Road 782.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 03:00:00 to 27-APR-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell across Farm to Market Road 747, 4 miles south of Highway 79. This resulted in a temporary closure of the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 03:03:00 to 27-APR-16 03:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATOY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Highway 69 just south of Rusk.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 00:00:00 to 27-APR-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Oak Drive just northwest of Lindale.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 26-APR-16 23:58:00 to 26-APR-16 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A very large tree limb was blown down onto a home on Newsome Street in Mineola. This resulted in roof damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 03:03:00 to 27-APR-16 03:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAFT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 69 near the Seven Mile Hill area between Jacksonville and Rusk.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 03:27:00 to 27-APR-16 03:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Farm to Market Road 348 one mile south of Highway 79 east of Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 00:00:00 to 27-APR-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN VLY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down along Farm to Market Road 16 east of County Road 479.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 27-APR-16 00:15:00 to 27-APR-16 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A number of trees were blown down across several roads throughout Smith County. Power lines were downed as well, resulting in power outages especially in the Lindale and Tyler areas.