Thunderstorm Wind — Cowley, Kansas

2024-10-30 · near Arkansas City, Cowley, Kansas

Event narrative

A trained spotter relayed to emergency management that there were 60 mph winds and blowing debris at United States Highway 166 and 11th Road.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed near a boundary stretching from south central into northeast Kansas. Some of the storms intensified in severity across south central and southeast portions of the state. There were 60 to 70 mph winds reported along with up to half dollar sized hail. Some tree damage occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221112. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.