A strong upper level low pressure system moved over the parts of the Central Plains and over the combined Oklahoma/Texas Panhandles as well as the rest of the Oklahoma Panhandle. This system brought a strong cold front at the surface early in the day on Friday the 14th of January.  Sustained winds reached 40 plus mph across multiple counties in the area.  With drought conditions persisting across the area, these high winds fueled a couple of wildfires as well as created reduced visibilities due to blowing dust. One of fires in the area threatened the town of Stinnett, TX. Wind gust upwards of 58 to 68 mph were recorded across the combined Panhandles during the afternoon into evening on the 14th. Over night winds continued strong with some areas gusting over 60 mph until the early morning hours on the 15th in some areas. Extreme drought conditions along with strong southwesterly winds and low relative humidity values contributed to a large wildfire which occurred in the central Texas Panhandle.

High Wind in ARMSTRONG, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 18:37:00 to 14-JAN-22 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 11:31:00 to 14-JAN-22 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet site located 11 miles south of Romero had sustained winds of 40 mph or greater between 1131 CST and 1803 CST. Another mesonet located within the county measured sustained winds between 40 and 44 mph during this time as well.

High Wind in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 15:07:00 to 14-JAN-22 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

Two separate mesonet stations located within Randall County measures sustained winds of 40-48 mph between 1507 CST and 1808 CST.

High Wind in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 15:43:00 to 14-JAN-22 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesone station located 2 miles WNW of Hereford measured sustained winds of 40 to 43 mph between 1543 CST and 1816 CST.

High Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 15-JAN-22 01:06:00 to 15-JAN-22 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 15-JAN-22 00:05:00 to 15-JAN-22 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station located 10 miles east of Miami gusted to 58 mph at 0005 CST and 59 mph at 0012 CST.

High Wind in GRAY, TEXAS
From 15-JAN-22 01:37:00 to 15-JAN-22 01:37:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station located near Lake McClellan measured a wind gust of 59 mph at 0137 CST.

High Wind in CARSON, TEXAS
From 15-JAN-22 00:44:00 to 15-JAN-22 07:29:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Pantex mesonet station gusted to 58 mph at 0044 CST and 60 mph at 0729 CST. Winds gusted upwards of 45 to 55 mph in between these two gusts exceeding 58 mph.

Wildfire in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 14:36:00 to 15-JAN-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Carbon Camp fire began 1 mile southeast of Stinnett, Texas in Hutchinson County. The Carbon Camp fire began just south of Carbon Camp Road and spread south towards the Scotts Acres subdivision. Evacuations were in place for the residents of Scotts Acres subdivision in Stinnett, Texas. State Highway 136 was shut down for a period of time. There was a report of as many as 85 structures threatened. Three structures or properties, one occupied home, one barn and an RV, were lost. However, there were no reports of any injuries or fatalities. The fire consumed 177 acres and was contained as of 1300CST on January 15, 2022. Multiple local fire departments from Stinnett VFD, Crutch VFD, Fritch VFD, Borger FD, Potter County FD, Skellytown VFD, responded to assist along with National Parks Service (NPS), Pantex and State resources from the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS and Stinnett Fire Department worked in unified command. Aircraft was ordered but canceled.

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 14:31:00 to 14-JAN-22 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The mesonet located 7 miles east of Borger measured a wind gust of 58 mph first at 1431 CST. The ASOS located at the Borger aiport measured a winds gust of 63 mph at 1538 CST. Finally the mesonet station located 2 miles north of Stinnett measured a gust of 59 mph at 1641 CST.

High Wind in HARTLEY, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 14:39:00 to 14-JAN-22 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in GRAY, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 14:58:00 to 14-JAN-22 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Two mesonet stations located within Gray County measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater. The first gust measured was 58 mph by the station located 2 miles ESE of Pampa at 1458 CST. The second gust of 60 mph was measured by the station located 2 miles northwest of Lake McClellan at 1614 CST.

High Wind in SHERMAN, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 15:13:00 to 14-JAN-22 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MOORE, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 15:35:00 to 14-JAN-22 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in HEMPHILL, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 15:52:00 to 14-JAN-22 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

At 1552 CST the mesonet station located 6 miles east of Canadian measured a gust of 62 mph. At 1722 CST the mesonet station located 10 miles east of Miami measured a gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 16:08:00 to 14-JAN-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

At 1608 CST the mesonet station located 9 miles northwest of Waka measured a gust of 59 mph. At 1715 CST the mesonet station locatede 2 miles north of Spearman measured a gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in OCHILTREE, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 16:15:00 to 14-JAN-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 16:42:00 to 14-JAN-22 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CARSON, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 17:37:00 to 14-JAN-22 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in COLLINGSWORTH, TEXAS
From 14-JAN-22 18:16:00 to 14-JAN-22 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet