High Wind — Mayes, Oklahoma

2025-03-14 · Mayes, Oklahoma

Wider weather episode

Low pressure rapidly deepened over the central High Plains on the 14th, with the approach of a strong upper level disturbance, which resulted in a very strong pressure gradient across much of eastern Oklahoma. West and southwest wind increased to over 40 mph, with gusts as high as 68 mph across much of northeastern and east central Oklahoma. These strong winds continued for several hours into the evening. The strong wind blew down power lines and large tree limbs, damaged homes and outbuildings, and resulted in areas of blowing dust.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245162. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.