Thunderstorm Wind — Finney, Kansas

2024-08-29 · near Garden City, Finney, Kansas

Event narrative

Measured by local mesonet station.

Wider weather episode

On the afternoon and evening of August 29th, 2024, a surface cold front was entering western Kansas from the northwest. Ahead of the southward moving boundary was an area of enhanced moisture convergence as a weal surface trough was in place over western Kansas and southeast Colorado. This area would prove to be the impetus for rapidly developing mid-afternoon thunderstorms that produces numerous 55 mph wind gusts and higher; the highest of which was measured at 74 mph just east of Garden City. Damage to a section of roof was noted at the Meade High School.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (37.9900, -100.8200)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211010. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.