High Wind — Nowata, Oklahoma

2023-03-31 · Nowata, Oklahoma

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system was centered over the Central Plains on the 31st, with a very strong pressure gradient across eastern Oklahoma. Very strong wind fields were also present above the ground. The dry line associated with the low pressure system moved through eastern Oklahoma during the early afternoon, allowing the strong wind above the ground to mix to the surface, enhancing the already strong surface flow. Peak wind gusts to 65 mph were measured at the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Foraker in Osage County. Peak wind gusts to 64 mph were measured by the ASOS at the Tulsa International Airport. Wind gusts to 62 mph were measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Centralia in Craig County. Wind gusts to 60 mph were measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Wynona in Osage County, and by the ASOS at the Bartlesville Airport. Wind gusts to 59 mph were measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet station near Talala in Rogers County, and 58 mph wind gusts were measured by the ASOS at the Muskogee Airport. Tree and power line damage occurred as a result of these winds. One person was injured in Tulsa when a large tree limb fell on them at the Gathering Place.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079809. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.