High Wind — Russell, Kansas

2024-10-29 · Russell, Kansas

Event narrative

At Russell Municipal Airport, the ASOS measured a wind gust to 58 mph in the afternoon.

Wider weather episode

Ahead of a low pressure system moving in from the west, there were strong gradient winds on the 29th. Peak wind gusts were primarily from 50 to 56 mph. There was one isolated 58 mph wind gust in Russell County at the airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.