Thunderstorm Wind in Potter County, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind April 9, 2026 · Potter County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
A series of minor weather disturbances moved through the region from April 9th through the 11th. These combined with increased moisture to bring showers and storms to the region. With enough wind shear available in the atmosphere, some of these storms brought severe wind gusts to the region. Dry and windy conditions were in place on April 9th and that helped drive the spread of a wildfire known as The Smooth Eddy Incident which was over 500 acres. Additionally, the Purple Monster Wildfire would be sparked due to dry lightning in Oldham County on the evening of April 9th. That fire would go on to burn 1,911 acres.
Began near Valle De Oro (35.4200, -101.9300).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1320490. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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