High Wind — Pratt, Kansas

2025-03-14 · Pratt, Kansas

Event narrative

A 59 mph wind gust was measured by the PWS-KKSSAWE8 mesonet location.

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 1240612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.