Thunderstorm Wind in Douglas County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind July 31, 2024 · Douglas County, Kansas

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Photo on social media of portion of roof lifted off grocery store. Winds estimated 70 to 80 mph.

The wider storm

A complex of severe thunderstorms moved across the area, producing scattered wind damage across central and north-central Kansas, followed by a more concentrated area of 65-80 mph winds from Topeka to Lawrence.

Began near Lawrence (38.9400, -95.2400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1198777. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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