High Wind — Marfa Plateau, Texas

2012-01-22 · Marfa Plateau, Texas

Wider weather episode

A potent upper trough moved southeastward over the Texas Panhandle. Strong mid level winds at the base of this trough, and a tight surface pressure gradient, resulted in high winds across west Texas and southeast New Mexico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 356230. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.