Thunderstorm Wind — Wichita, Texas

2025-06-03 · near Burkburnett, Wichita, Texas

Event narrative

Three power poles were broken near the intersection of Texas State Highway 240 and FM368. The report was relayed by amateur radio. The event time is estimated from radar observations.

Wider weather episode

Widespread severe thunderstorms, organized along a passing cold front, impacted much of Oklahoma and western-north Texas on the afternoon and evening of the 3rd. In addition to reports and observations of thunderstorm wind damage and large hail, six tornadoes occurred across the WFO Norman Forecast Area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1273626. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.