High Wind — Mitchell, Texas

2025-03-12 · Mitchell, Texas

Event narrative

A maximum wind gust of 67 MPH was observed with a virga shower along a strong front at the West Texas Mesonet site, 5NW Colorado City.

Wider weather episode

A strong and progressive westerly jet stream over the southern United States, with a quickly developing low pressure over Oklahoma, resulted in high winds and a dust storm along a developing front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242960. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.