Thunderstorm Wind — Wichita, Kansas

2025-06-28 · near Bird City Arpt, Wichita, Kansas

Event narrative

The AWOS at the Leoti Airport (K3K7) reported a 67 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Numerous storms develop across northwest Kansas during the evening of the 28th. Recorded wind gusts around Leoti reported 68-71 mph winds, with a trained spotter estimating 60 mph winds. Damage was also reported in the town of Leoti from the Emergency Manager.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270222. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.