The passage of a vigorous upper system produced widespread and multi-faceted weather hazards across the Southern Plains on the 31st. Across Oklahoma, hazardous weather occurred behind the passage of a dryline/Pacific front during the afternoon into early evening hours. A 35-50 knot low-level jet, in concert with plentiful daytime insolation, lead to a widespread high wind episode. The combination of gusty winds, dry surface conditions, and ongoing drought also lead to numerous significant wildfires across central into northern Oklahoma.

High Wind in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:35:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:50:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 13:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:53:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 11:40:00 to 31-MAR-23 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Wildfire in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:41:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 58.29K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 'Hefner Fire' spread over 708 acres. Oklahoma City Emergency Management reported that three homes were destroyed and three were damaged.

Wildfire in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:47:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 467.26K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 'Simpson Fire' spread over 3,392 across portions of southern Logan County. Approximately 30 homes and 155 outbuildings were considered a total loss as a result of fire damage.

Wildfire in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 14:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 45.32K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 'East Garfield County Fire' spread into far western portions of the county on the 31st.

High Wind in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 11:55:00 to 31-MAR-23 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 10:55:00 to 31-MAR-23 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:25:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 13:08:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 10:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:50:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-23 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:53:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Wildfire in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 13:20:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 45.32K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 'East Garfield County Fire' spread over 2,500 acres. This fire crossed into far western portions of Noble county.

High Wind in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-MAR-23 12:50:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet