A mesoscale convective complex developed during the late evening hours on February 19th across Northern and Central Texas, ahead of an elongated north to south upper trough of low pressure that extended from Western Oklahoma through Western Texas and Northcentral Mexico. This complex of strong to severe thunderstorms marched east into Eastcentral Texas during the early morning hours on February 20th, where strong low level shear and ample instability at the surface and aloft remained in place. Embedded lewps and bows continued to develop along the leading edge of these storms, which produced areas of strong, damaging winds which downed trees and power lines across portions of East Texas. These storms eventually weakened as the lead gust front outran the convection just prior to daybreak.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGG, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 04:15:00 to 20-FEB-17 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were downed in several locations across Northwest Longview, including the 100 block of Tracy Lynn Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 to 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEHOUSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were downed in Whitehouse.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 to 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT SELMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tress and power lines were downed north of Jacksonville in Northern Cherokee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 to 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Flint.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 to 20-FEB-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout Tyler.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 03:50:00 to 20-FEB-17 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD LONDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were downed near the New London community.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 04:15:00 to 20-FEB-17 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS RDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down blocking County Road 186 and Farm To Market Road 2276 just southeast of Kilgore in Northern Rusk County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 04:25:00 to 20-FEB-17 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down blocking Farm To Market Road 782 as well as Farm To Market Road 2011 just south of Lake Cherokee in Northern Rusk County.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-17 04:05:00 to 20-FEB-17 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell through a home in Gilmer.