High Wind — Morton, Kansas

2025-03-14 · Morton, Kansas

Event narrative

AWOS station KEHA Elkhart Site recorded a wind gust of 67 mph.

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 1240605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.