Thunderstorm Wind — Barber, Kansas

2025-06-02 · near Hardtner, Barber, Kansas

Event narrative

A KZLF Transmitter Site recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level trough entered SW Kansas providing enough lift and moisture for thunderstorm development. As the storms progressed and strengthened, they established a cold pool and congealed into a line of storms producing severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.