Thunderstorm Wind — Pratt, Kansas

2025-05-25 · near Pratt, Pratt, Kansas

Event narrative

Public report estimating 60 mph gusts south of Pratt.

Wider weather episode

A combination of a mid-level front and an upper-level shortwave provided the lift needed to generate a line of storms. Given plenty of moisture, a line of storms were able to develop and strengthen. Once reaching the center of the CWA, a large enough cold pool developed to create a bowing segment with higher winds resulting in severe wind reports and damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1256706. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.