80-mph winds from Texas storm topples trees, power lines
A National Weather Service team surveyed the damage Wednesday and determined it was likely caused by a microburst.
Powerful storm downs power lines, trees in southeast Texas
Storm damage is being reported in Huntsville, as a storm cell brought powerful wind and rain to town.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Damage to homes, businesses and vehicles were reported in Huntsville, Texas, on Tuesday as a storm brought powerful wind and rain to the town.
A National Weather Service team surveyed the damage Wednesday and determined it was likely caused by a microburst, a weather phenomenon in which a column of strong wind shoots down from a thunderstorm and then races out in all directions.
According to the NWS, the apparent microburst in Huntsville produced maximum wind gusts of 80 mph.
Huntsville's residents were left with signs of the storm, such as trees and power lines that were toppled.
![Bent power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.]()
Image 1 of 4Bent power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023. (Middle Regulus / Facebook)
![Snapped power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.]()
Image 2 of 4Snapped power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023. (Tiffany N Long / Facebook)
![Downed power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.]()
Image 3 of 4Downed power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023. (Tiffany N Long / Facebook)
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Image 4 of 4Downed power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023. (@jarad_holliday / Twitter)
One image shows a snapped power pole hanging precariously over a blue car in front of a Subway.
Downed power line in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.
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Another image shows a tree that was split down its trunk, causing a large part of the trunk and branches to fall onto an apartment building.
Snapped tree in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.
(Tiffany N Long / Facebook / FOX Weather)
Large potted plants in front of a store were also blown over.
Potted plants knocked over in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.
(Tiffany N Long / Facebook / FOX Weather)
Away from downtown Huntsville, storm damage was also apparent in a neighborhood.
Snapped tree in Huntsville, Texas on May 23, 2023.
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Western parts of the state could see severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening into the overnight.