Thunderstorm Wind — Bourbon, Kansas

2023-04-04 · near Uniontown, Bourbon, Kansas

Event narrative

The Fort Scott Mesonet site recorded a 79 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe storms affected the region from the late afternoon of the 4th to the afternoon of the 5th as a surface low and cold front over central Kansas moved across southeastern Kansas before moving into the Ozarks. Wind gusts near 80 mph were

reported in western Bourbon County near Uniontown. Hail up to half dollars in size was also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1088961. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.