High Wind — Seward, Kansas

2025-03-04 · Seward, Kansas

Event narrative

Mesonet station UR350 Kismws recorded a wind gust of 70 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening and deepening mid-latitude cyclone moved into and across the forecast area. Two distinct vorticity maximums were placed over the forecast area as strong cyclogenesis unfolded bringing very strong winds across the entire forecast area including multiple measurements of >70mph with the entire area in a high wind warning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240533. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.