High Wind — Ellsworth, Kansas

2025-12-18 · Ellsworth, Kansas

Event narrative

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Ellsworth Airport at 215 PM. Several other wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from late morning through early afternoon.

Wider weather episode

Very strong northwesterly winds overspread portions of central and south-central Kansas during the morning hours of December 18th. These strong winds continued throughout the afternoon hours with many sites reporting wind gusts between 60 and 75 mph. If fact, a 77-mph wind gust was reported at the Russell Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1302618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.