NWS: ‘Straight line winds’ upend Smithwick, Spicewood

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  • A severe storm blew through Smithwick the evening of June 21, causing property damage at a camp on Lake Travis just off CR 343 in Burnet County. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    A severe storm blew through Smithwick the evening of June 21, causing property damage at a camp on Lake Travis just off CR 343 in Burnet County. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
  • Despite property damage reported on CR 343 the day after the storm, there were no reports of injuries. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    Despite property damage reported on CR 343 the day after the storm, there were no reports of injuries. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
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  • High winds swept through Spicewood waylaying structures and uprooting trees. NWS blamed “straight line winds” for the damage. Contributed photos
    High winds swept through Spicewood waylaying structures and uprooting trees. NWS blamed “straight line winds” for the damage. Contributed photos
The National Weather Service (NWS) deemed “straight line winds” the culprit during a storm June 21 that swept through Smithwick and Spicewood and kept cleanup crews busy for at least 24 hours. “We deployed that night and cleared roadways as needed,” Burnet County Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery said. “Spicewood Fire Rescue were able to assist... getting the road clear for safe passage and…

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