Thunderstorm Wind — Thomas, Kansas

2025-06-19 · near Colby, Thomas, Kansas

Event narrative

Mesonet station FW6347 Colby 2E measured the wind gust. A single instance of quarter mile to zero visibility from blowing dust was reported along I-70 westbound near Colby. Pictures out of Colby showed a haze as well.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed across the area producing hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts around 60 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1267636. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.