Thunderstorm Wind in Ochiltree County, Texas

Thunderstorm Wind August 25, 2024 · Ochiltree County, Texas

71 mph

Measured gust (62 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Showers and thunderstorms developed across the Panhandles during the afternoon and evening hours in relation to a surface boundary in the area. The combination of daytime heating, where afternoon highs were exceeding 100 degrees, sufficient wind shear and plenty of dry air supportive of microbursts, resulted in severe wind gusts across the region. Several microbursts occurred that resulted in winds of 60 to 80mph estimated have occurred. Because of this, wind damage occurred across portions of the central and northern Texas Panhandle.

Began near Perryton Muni Arpt (36.4200, -100.7500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1212482. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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