Thunderstorm Wind — Beckham, Oklahoma

2025-06-02 · near Elk City, Beckham, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Elk City (ELKC) Mesonet observation.

Wider weather episode

Scattered severe thunderstorms impacted portions of western and northern Oklahoma on the afternoon and evening of the 2nd. The combination of strong instability and sufficient wind shear (aided by the passage of a weak shortwave trough) promoted organized thunderstorms. A few reports of large hail and thunderstorm wind damage were received across the aforementioned areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270470. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.