High Wind — Grant, Kansas

2025-03-14 · Grant, Kansas

Event narrative

AWOS station KULS Ulysses recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A deep negatively tilted trough ejected into the central plains bringing a high wind event due to the sharp pressure gradient. Multiple reports of 70+ mph gusts were recorded and blowing dust reduced visibilities to below 1/4 miles in some areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240592. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.