High Wind — Barber, Kansas

2025-05-14 · Barber, Kansas

Event narrative

A personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 71 mph.

Wider weather episode

As a trough moved through western Kansas, it brought a sharp cold front that had severe winds associated with it. Aided by down sloping winds, the system also had some upper-level support.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1251625. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.