High Wind — Haskell, Texas

2024-01-08 · Haskell, Texas

50 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A mesonet observation site 2 miles north-northwest of Haskell measured a wind gust of 57 mph.

Wider weather episode

Following the passage of a Pacific cold front on January 8th, strong, gusty west winds occurred from midday through late evening. Winds shifted to the northwest with a secondary cold frontal passage in the evening, and winds remained gusty through the night.

The highest wind gusts occurred mostly on January 8th, and were 50 mph or more at numerous locations. In addition, the Abilene Regional Airport reported a peak wind gust of 66 mph and the San Angelo Regional Airport reported a peak wind gust of 54 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1158101. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.