High Wind — Throckmorton, Texas

2025-03-04 · Throckmorton, Texas

Event narrative

A Mesonet site reported a wind gust of 60 mph 1 mile southwest of Throckmorton.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system over the Central and Southern Plains resulted in strong winds and dust storm conditions across much of west central Texas during the afternoon of March 4th. The winds gusted over 60 mph and localized visibilities were reduced to less than 1/4 of a mile in blowing dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1244361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.