High Wind — Laclede, Missouri

2025-03-19 · Laclede, Missouri

Event narrative

A 62mph non thunderstorm wind gust was measured in Lebanon.

Wider weather episode

Gusty winds of 50 to 70 mph occurred across southwest Missouri on March 19th. The high winds and low relative humidity values around 25 percent led to extreme fire conditions with numerous wild fires. A Red Flag Warning and a High Wind Warning was in effect.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240632. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.