Severe Wind and Hail Hit Missouri During Overnight Storms

Summary:

Severe thunderstorms, characterized by strong winds and hail, swept through Missouri from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A notable weather event was recorded in Atchison, Missouri, where a private weather station documented a wind gust reaching 76 mph just after midnight. This wind speed is equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, though it was not a sustained wind. Numerous reports of damage, including broken windshields and downed trees and power lines, were noted across the state. The storms, unusual in their severity for this time of year, indicate a potentially more destructive summer storm pattern for Missouri.