High Wind — Morton, Kansas

2025-03-14 · Morton, Kansas

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported numerous tree limbs and several trees down across Morton County. Time estimated with strongest winds via observations.

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 1240607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.