High Wind — Macon, Missouri

2023-03-31 · Macon, Missouri

Event narrative

Strong, synoptically driven winds played a role in a shed being destroyed in La Plata. The fire and rescue personnel estimated 65 mph wind.

Wider weather episode

A highly-anticipated regional severe weather outbreak was forecast and occurred during the afternoon and evening of March 31st. Convective initiation initially occurred relatively early (7-9 am) in southeast Kansas and evolved into east central Kansas into west central Missouri. These storms were generally elevated, posing a hail threat while rapidly moving off to the northeast at 65 mph. A new line of scattered storms developed around midday and quickly matured into several long-lived supercells. Significant hail near 3.00' was reported near Fayette, MO.

Towards the end of the severe weather, very deep mixing occurred behind the dryline, leading to strong wind gusts at the surface. The gusts may have also been enhanced by virga/light showers, aiding downward momentum. Multiple non-thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 58 mph, with multiple damage reports were received, including the KC Metro area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090582. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.