A rare August cold front served as a focus for thunderstorm development as it sagged south of the Red River on Sunday August 6. Several reports of damaging winds occurred with these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in WISE, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 15:31:00 to 06-AUG-17 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated trees blown down in the Sand Flat area near Lake Bridgeport.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 17:48:00 to 06-AUG-17 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported trees and power lines down near the intersection of I-20 and Farmer Road, approximately 2 miles north of the city of Aledo, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 18:20:00 to 06-AUG-17 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated large tree limbs blown down on River View and Soda Springs Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 18:30:00 to 06-AUG-17 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated large branches blown down approximately 2 miles north of the city of Annetta, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 18:44:00 to 06-AUG-17 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated power poles broken approximately 2 miles south-southeast of the city of Weatherford, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 19:07:00 to 06-AUG-17 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEBURNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated shingles blown from a roof about 1 mile south-southwest of Cleburne, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 19:12:00 to 06-AUG-17 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported several power poles down in the city of Godley, TX.

Thunderstorm Wind in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 17:20:00 to 06-AUG-17 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported a 70 MPH wind gust in the city of Azle, TX. Pea sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-17 17:45:00 to 06-AUG-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEDO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a wind gust between 60 and 65 MPH near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Farmer Road just north of the city of Aledo, TX.

Lightning in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 07-AUG-17 00:50:00 to 07-AUG-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning was blamed for a house fire near the intersection of Bright Star Way and Cloverhaven Way in the city of Plano, TX.