High Wind — Hemphill, Texas

2025-04-01 · Hemphill, Texas

Event narrative

The 6 E Canadian mesonet measured a wind gust of 63mph at 2332 CST and the AWOS at the Canadian airport observed a 60mph wind gust at 2335 CST.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening low pressure system moved north of the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. This resulted in strong sustained southwest winds around 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60mph during the afternoon of April 1st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1252947. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.