High Wind — Texas, Oklahoma

2025-04-17 · Texas, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A 59mph measured gust occurred at the mesonet site located two miles east northeast of Goodwell.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system developed across southern Colorado and resulted in a tight pressure gradient across the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. This brought sustained southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 70mph to the Panhandles.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1254239. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.