High Wind — Mitchell, Kansas

2023-10-13 · Mitchell, Kansas

Event narrative

A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles west-northwest of Glen Elder.

Wider weather episode

There was a strong upper level low pressure system over the region. A cold front associated with this low-pressure system moved into north central Kansas during the early morning hours. Winds increased out of the northwest behind the cold front. The strong winds at the surface were strengthened by even stronger winds aloft. These conditions resulted in two severe wind gusts in Mitchell County during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1140050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.