Thunderstorm Wind — Russell, Kansas

2024-06-07 · near (rsl)russell Muni Ar, Russell, Kansas

Event narrative

Russell Municipal Airport measured an 81 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe thunderstorms came through central Kansas during the evening of the 7th and into the early morning hours of the 8th. This thunderstorm complex continued into southeast Kansas as well during the early morning of the 8th. Winds up to 81 mph were recorded. Additionally, there were numerous reports of tree damage across Russell, Lincoln, Marion and Saline counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1190982. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.