January 1 Wind and Wildfire Event Summary - A potent upper level trough affected much of the Southern Plains on New Year's Day. The trough resulted in widespread high winds over the region, where intense short-term drought conditions existed. The wind combined with the exceptionally dry conditions to result in a historic outbreak of wildfires over eastern New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.High and frequently severe winds began to blow over the west Texas South Plains by late morning. These winds persisted through the mid afternoon hours, and resulted in widespread blowing dust and one injury. At least a dozen wind-driven wildfires were sparked over the South Plains. Four of the wildfires were significant, and resulted in the loss of property and three injuries. The winds and fires on the 1st combined to result in four injuries and estimated property losses that exceeded $350,000 .

High Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LAMB, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 14:30:00 to 01-JAN-06 16:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large wildfire near Levelland burned two mobile homes and injured fire fighters. Two firemen were hospitalized due to minor burn injuries and smoke inhalation.

Wildfire in YOAKUM, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 14:30:00 to 01-JAN-06 16:30:00 (CST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

A wildfire that initiated near Tatum, New Mexico, burned several thousand acres of rangeland and threatened structures as it spread across the Texas/New Mexico state-line into Yoakum County near Bronco. The fire was contained before doing significant damage in Yoakum County, but one rural residence was evacuated.

Wildfire in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:55:00 to 01-JAN-06 13:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 175K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A wildfire near the rural community of Claytonville (Swisher County) destroyed two homes. No injuries were reported.A second wildfire ignited near the intersection of Regis and Interstate 27, one mile southwest of Lubbock International Airport. The fire destroyed horse stables, and one fire fighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation related injuries.Another large wildfire near Levelland burned two mobile homes and injured fire fighters. Two firemen were hospitalized due to minor burn injuries and smoke inhalation.A wildfire that initiated near Tatum, New Mexico, burned several thousand acres of rangeland and threatened structures as it spread across the Texas/New Mexico state-line into Yoakum County near Bronco. The fire was contained before doing significant damage in Yoakum County, but one rural residence was evacuated.

High Wind in PARMER, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High winds affected much of the South Plains of west Texas on New Year's Day. The Texas Tech West Texas Mesonet recorded numerous severe wind gusts up to 67 MPH. The strong westerly winds caused blowing dust and resulted in dangerous driving conditions for holiday travelers. A tractor-trailer was blown over on Interstate 27 five miles south of Hale Center (Hale County). The driver sustained minor injuries. A summary of recorded severe gusts in order of magnitude follows:2 NE Friona (Parmer).....................67MPH7 E Silverton (Briscoe)...................67MPH3 N Hart (Castro)...........................67MPH2 NE Dimmitt (Castro)...................67MPH2 NE Tulia (Swisher)......................65MPH2 S Muleshoe(Bailey).....................65MPHLubbock Int. Airport (Lubbock)......64MPH6 S Anton (Hockley)......................64MPH1 NE Amherst (Lamb)....................64MPH4 S Levelland (Hockley).................64MPH6 S Olton (Lamb)...........................62MPH2 NE Floydada (Floyd)...................62MPH7 W Denver City (Yoakum)............62MPHReese Center (Lubbock).................61MPH1 S Plainview (Hale)......................61MPH3 NE Tahoka (Lynn)......................61MPH10 SW Paducah (Cottle).................60MPH3 N Roaring Springs (Motley).........60MPH1 NE Morton (Cochran).................60MPH3 W Lubbock (Lubbock)................60MPHChildress (Childress).....................59MPH5 NE Abernathy (Hale)..................59MPH6 SW Wolfforth (Hockley).............59MPH8 SW Sundown (Yoakum).............58MPH6 NW White RIver Lake (Crosby)...58MPH

Wildfire in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 13:30:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A wildfire ignited near the intersection of Regis and Interstate 27, one mile southwest of Lubbock International Airport. The fire destroyed horse stables, and one fire fighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation related injuries.

High Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HALE, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 35K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BRISCOE, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-06 10:40:00 to 01-JAN-06 15:40:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC