Thunderstorm Wind — Norton, Kansas

2024-05-23 · near Norton Muni Arpt, Norton, Kansas

Event narrative

Spotter estimated 50-60 mph winds along the leading edge of the line of storms.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved across Northwest Kansas producing high winds along and south of I-70 in addition to a line of thunderstorms that moved along the Nebraska state line. Both the high winds and the thunderstorm winds produced measured gusts of 58-60 mph, with the peak estimated gust of 100 mph based on a snapped power pole west of Atwood as a thunderstorm moved over the location.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183144. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.