A potent storm system raced across Colorado and Kansas through the day, causing strong to extreme southwest to west winds across the area, but especially across the northern Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. By mid-morning, winds were already gusting to well over 60 mph across the northwest half of the Panhandles. Wind gusts were measured at 70 to 90 mph by observation sites during the peak of the wind event which occurred between 11 am and 3 pm. Sustained winds ranged from 40 to 50 mph during this period and some site briefly measured sustained winds close to 60 mph. These winds led to damage to trees, powerlines, and roofs in areas where strongest winds occurred. In addition, there were several reports of semi trucks being overturned over in the area. Blowing dust caused widespread visibilities of 1 to 3 miles and there were reports of localized visibilities of less than a 1/4 mile that led to several additional major accidents in the area, which led to road closures. The combination of high winds, ongoing drought, and very dry conditions also led to 6 or more wildfires across the area which was on the southern end of a significant wildfire outbreak that extended well into Kansas. Three of the fires in the Panhandles were classified as significant wildfires as they raced uncontrolled across the landscape. The Parker Creek Fire (7000 acres as of Dec 16th) started in northwest Oldham county, briefly threatened the city of Channing in southeast Hartley County and crossed into southwest Moore County before being contained with the help of agricultural barriers. The Cobb fire (7,987 acres as of Dec 16) started in Texas County and raced east threatening Guymon, prompting evacuations and the issuance of Fire Warnings for the west side of the city before being controlled. The North 207 Fire (15,000 acres as of Dec 16th) started along Highway 207 in northern Carson County between Borger and Panhandle. This fire raced east, moved across a canyon area, and threatened Skellytown, prompting evacuations and the issuance of Fire Warnings. This fire finally slowed its progress near the Pampa Airport and Wayside as winds subsided in the evening.

High Wind in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:17:00 to 15-DEC-21 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Dalhart ASOS recorded a 74 mph wind gust before communication with the ASOS was lost.

High Wind in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:40:00 to 15-DEC-21 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 64.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Local storm spotter reported damage to roofs and trees across town. The ASOS recorded a measure gusts of 74 mph at 1017 CST.

High Wind in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 09:55:00 to 15-DEC-21 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Three different mesonet stations within Oldham County measured wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 0955 CST and 1504 CST. The highest gust of 71 mph measured at the station 11 miles south of Romero, TX at 1100 CST.

High Wind in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 11:10:00 to 15-DEC-21 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement officials reported two overturned trucks due to the high winds. Also, it was reported that visibility was poor due to blowing dust. In response the highway was temporarily shut down.

High Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 09:20:00 to 15-DEC-21 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Amarillo ASOS periodically measured wind gust in excess of 58 mph between 0920 CST and 1253 CST. The highest gust was 71 mph measured at 1120 CST. Also, several mesonet sites around Potter County measured gust upwards of 63 mph during this time period as well.

High Wind in RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 12:08:00 to 15-DEC-21 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two different mesonet stations within Randall County measured gust of 58 mph between 1208 CST and 1232 CST.

High Wind in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:05:00 to 15-DEC-21 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two different mesonet stations within Deaf Smith County measured gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1005 CST and 1201 CST. Both mesonet stations measured gusts upwards of 64 mph.

High Wind in CARSON, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:38:00 to 15-DEC-21 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two different mesonets located within Carson County periodically measured wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1038 CST and 1529 CST. The highest gust measured was 68 mph by the station located 3 miles southeast of Pantex.

High Wind in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 09:57:00 to 15-DEC-21 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two different mesonet stations located within Sherman County measured multiple wind gusts exceeding 58 mph between 0957 CST and 1439 CST. The highest wind gust was measured at the station 9 miles NNE of Sunray, TX at 1255 CST. A max wind speed of 84 mph was measured at the other station located 4 miles WNW of Stratford, TX at 1210 CST.

High Wind in GRAY, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 11:49:00 to 15-DEC-21 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two different mesonet stations located within Gray County measured multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1149 CST and 1304 CST. The highest gust was 67 mph measured at the station located 2 ESE of Pampa, TX at 1214 CST.

High Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 12:26:00 to 15-DEC-21 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two mesonet stations in the county and the Canadian AWOS measured multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1226 CST and 1331 CST. The highest gust measured was 66 mph by the station located 6 miles ESE of Lora, TX at 1253 CST.

High Wind in MOORE, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:34:00 to 15-DEC-21 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station and the Dumas AWOS measured multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1034 CST and 1438 CST. The highest gust was 77 mph, measured by the mesonet station located 2 miles WNW of Fritch, TX.

High Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:40:00 to 15-DEC-21 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two different mesonet stations located within Hansford County measured multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1040 CST and 1455 CST. The highest gust was 78 mph located by the station located 9 miles NW of Waka, TX at 1326 CST.

High Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 12:15:00 to 15-DEC-21 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Perryton AWOS measured multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph between 1215 CST and 1415 CST. The highest gust was 69 mph measured at 1415 CST.

High Wind in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 12:35:00 to 15-DEC-21 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The Mesa Vista Ranch AWOS measured multiple gusts of 58 mph between 1235 CST and 1255 CST.

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-21 10:51:00 to 15-DEC-21 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph were measured at the Borger ASOS between 1051 CST and 1531 CST. Also, two mesonet station located within the county measured multiple wind gusts as well. In fact, the mesonet located 7 miles east of Borger, TX measured a wind gust as high as 67 mph at 1234 CST. Another mesonet located 2 miles north of Stinnett, TX measured a wind gust of 68 mph at 1423 CST.